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Job Title:  Quality Supervisor – Welding/ NDE (with Coating) – (PPL – Quality)

Organisation: NFT Consult Limited

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Lot QC Lead/AGI Construction Spread Superintendant

About the Company:

NFT Consult Limited is a business process outsourcing firm with offices in Uganda, South Africa, Kenya, Botswana Rwanda, Tanzania, Zambia, Burundi and South Sudan.

Client brief:

Our client is in Oil and Gas sector and is in charge of the construction of the East African Crude oil pipeline that will transport oil produced from Uganda’s Lake Albert oilfields to the port of Tanga in Tanzania where the oil will then be sold onwards to the world markets.

Job Summary:   The Quality Supervisor for Welding, NDT & Coating is a multi-faceted Supervisor who is responsible for the overall coordination and the performance of the day-to-day Welding/ NDT/ Coating process activities of the main works contractors on the EACOP Project.

With the support of the Welding and NDT and Coating Field Engineering, He/ She will develop and implement Qualification Management Strategies. They will ensure work is carried out using safe working practices and is completed per the project codes, standards, drawings, and specifications.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directly supporting EACOP & the contractors ensuring delivery of the EACOP Project, whether pipeline or Above Ground Installations.
• Implement, use, and communicate safe work practices on and off the Project Sites.
• Mentor exemplary behavior regarding Project H3SE policy.
• Support contractor Construction Engineering in accordance with project requirements and procedures.
• Collaborate with contractors to ensure accurate interpretation of procedures and provide technical support to address challenges.
• Evaluate contractor method statements and work procedures in conjunction with Welding and NDT Field Engineering.
• Develop and implement a Welding and NDT Qualification Management System (WQMS) aligned with project-specific welding strategies.
• Develop (if required) a Coating Qualification system aligned with the project specifications.
• Uphold adherence to Materials, Welding, NDT, or Coating processes per Project specifications and requirements.
• Coordinate necessary inspections and testing with the Construction Quality Lead, ensuring compliance with Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) hold points.
• Ensure the competency and proper training of the Welding, NDT, or Coating workforce at the site.
• Oversee the maintenance and daily checks of Welding, NDT, or Coating equipment, as well as the preservation of materials according to supplier recommendations.
• Manage work acceptance operations and oversee punch list follow-ups.
• Monitor Welding repairs and NDT activities, ensuring alignment with manufacturer recommendations.
• Monitor Coating repairs and activities ensuring alignment with manufacturers’ recommendations and approved project specifications.
• Oversee contractor’s management of material storage, including weather control, expiration dates, and stock provisions.
• Ensure contractor plans and utilizes adequate facilities, equipment, and calibrated tools for Welding works.
• Facilitate the implementation of training programs and qualification processes for operators by the contractors.
• Track all materials used in pipeline construction, including joint numbers, lengths, and certifications for pipe stock, fittings, and consumables.
• Assist Field Welding Engineers in coordinating failure and root cause analyses for Welding-related issues.
• Actively participate in Welding, Coating, and NDT process initiatives, emphasizing quality and optimizing production throughput.
• Review Vendor and Construction contractor documentation packages for Welding, Coating, or NDT processes.
• Conduct technical audits of Contractor and Vendor systems of the abovementioned processes.
• Ensure compliance with In-Country rules, regulations, shareholder and governmental agreements, and standards relevant to project activities and project implementation in compliance with requirements in construction deliverables and site activities.
• Ensure compliance with project requirements and regulatory frame in pipeline construction-related activities.
• Supporting and coordinating EACOP project teams.
• Supporting and coordinating EACOP project team processes.
• Performing surveillance and monitoring of production work
• Performing/witnessing quality inspections
• Ensuring ITPs and referenced procedures are adhered to
• Validation of Company contractor test results
• Signing off on relevant intervention points on ITPs..
• Liaising with relevant Quality management on status/progress / non-conforming actions / – tests / – materials.
• Filing relevant records and compiling daily reports.
• Facilitating the Company contractor’s management of any detected non-conformance.
• Overseeing the progressive compilation of Production Completion Dossiers

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

Experience, Skills, and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience required a similar role on large-scale Construction projects, preferably in Oil & Gas or other similar projects.
• QC Supervisor (Welding / NDE) shall be CSWIP 3.1 certified or equivalent as a minimum and preferable.
• NDT personnel certified in accordance with ISO 9712 or ASNT CP-189 on some techniques: (PAUT, TOFD, UT, RT, MT, PT).
• Coating Qualification required: Painting/ Coating Inspection according to BGAS CSWIP Grade ll, NACE CIP Level ll, SSPC, or ICORR Level ll.
• Minimum 5+ years of proven experience in pipeline construction as well as field Welding, Coating, or NDE engineering activities in the Oil & Gas sectors.
• Experience working with and analyzing Welding, NDT, and Coating data to report accurate KPI’s 7 non-compliance trends.
• A thorough knowledge of applicable international codes, standards & Company/Operator standards.
• Working knowledge of national & local regulatory frameworks (laws, regulations, guidelines, policies).
• Proficient in industry applications, including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).
• Comprehensive knowledge and compliance within certification frameworks (CSWIP, BGAS, PCN, AWS, NACE).
• In-depth understanding of industry codes and standards (ASME, API, AWS) and interpretation of fabrication drawings.
• Expertise in various welding processes (SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, and mechanized welding).
• Thorough knowledge of destructive and non-destructive testing for WPQR and WPS qualification.
• Competent in NDE techniques (RT, UT, MT, PT) and reviewing NDE reports (Those with NDE Qualifications).
• Competent in Coating inspection techniques and reviewing reports (Those with Coating Qualifications).
• Effective collaboration in diverse, multidisciplinary team environments with interface management experience.
• Strong communication skills to articulate engineering concerns and solutions to individuals with diverse technical backgrounds.
• Experience in working with multicultural contractors and reporting on their performance.
• Autonomous, self-motivated, and adaptable, with proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings and plans, understanding critical paths and milestones, and a focus on meeting project deliverables and NDT Supporting and coordinating EACOP project team processes.

How to Apply:
All suitably qualified and interested candidates should apply online through the NFT jobs portal.

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Deadline: 15th August 2024

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