Quality Control Advisor

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Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced Quality Control Adviso with extensive experience in the Oil & Gas for Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (Fulltime)

The Role

1.    Match inspection and expediting group manpower against current, potential and possible project workload.  Identify requirements and arrange selection, recruitment and training of inspection and expediting personnel.
2.    Recommend prime and alternate nominations for assigned project Inspection & Expediting positions.
3.    Update job descriptions of direct reports..
4.    Update inspection procedures, work practices and forms.
5.    Maintain career summaries for direct reports.
6.    Approve personnel holiday and other absences, check and submit for approval business travel expenses for direct reports.
7.    Operate the Foster Wheeler appraisal system for direct reports, identifying training needs where required.
8.    Review and contribute to the development of project procurement execution plans to ensure adequate attention is paid to execution of inspection & expediting activities. 
9.    Develop project inspection strategies ensuring alignment with the project and procurement execution plans.
10.    Participate in the evaluation of an affiliate, regional office, agency for the execution of Inspection and Expediting activities and prepare documents to define the scope of work.
11.    Ensure that all inspection and expediting visits are properly coordinated with affiliates, 
clients, other inspection authorities/agencies and Suppliers as applicable. Liaise and coordinate with affiliates, client and/or external inspection authorities in all cases where inspection & expediting is to be carried out jointly
12.    Ensure that direct reports are adequately instructed as to the work to be performed, with particular reference to any critical areas or unique requirements of the project, equipment or materials to be inspected. 
13.    Ensure that inspection of equipment and materials is carried out in accordance with all purchase orders, requisitions and their referenced specifications, standards, procedures, and Supplier Inspection and Test Plans.
14.    Ensure, by adequate auditing, that direct reports carry out assigned duties in accordance with job descriptions, inspection procedure and work practices,
15.    Ensure that impartial inspection practices are observed, in order to maintain Suppliers' respect and confidence. 
16.    Undertake duties of Project Chief Inspector, Project Inspection Coordinator, as required to provide necessary cover for project inspection execution. 
17.    Maintain liaison on inspection & expediting matters with Head- Procurement, HSEQS, Project, Engineering, as necessary.
18.    Maintain liaison with the inspection & expediting management of FW affiliate . 
19.    Monitor the overall performance across projects of inspection & expediting agencies and also the overall performance of agency personnel.
20.    Evaluate materials management system functionality with regard to recording, tracking and reporting of project inspection and expediting activities. 
21.    Periodically review and confirm appropriate use of surveillance grades on material requisitions.  Coordinate and discuss with Engineering/Technology any comments regarding use of surveillance grades.
22.    Take the necessary action to resolve any inspection & expediting problems arising within (or) referred to the department. Refer any major problems to Head- Procurement.
23.    Support Head – Procurement, in selection of inspection & expediting service providers
 

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs offering hybrid and remote working where relevant 
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business 
• Competitive renumeration package with regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market 
• Flexible benefits package inclusive of 33 days annual leave (including public holidays), plus the potential for one additional 'flex day' per month. Further benefits include a generous contributory pension scheme, private medical cover, 4x base salary life insurance; all of these and more that can be adapted to suit your own lifestyle
• Commitment to continued professional development; development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests 
• Global connections: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession 
• Energy Transition Academy; join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field