QA QC Coordinator

About the role

Wood is recruiting a QA QC Coordinator for its Iraq business unit, which delivers maintenance, modification and engineering solutions for upstream and midstream oil and gas projects. The role leads and optimizes quality control performance, manages a team of inspectors and NDT personnel and oversees production workflows. It is a full-time on-site position in Basra, Iraq with travel requirements, reporting to the QHSE Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise and lead QC inspectors and NDT personnel, define responsibilities, train and mentor them, and evaluate performance
• Schedule and assign work so that production schedules are followed
• Monitor quality control and surveillance activities for several construction contracts, including QC plans, inspection test plans and contractor work during prefabrication and construction
• Develop QC procedures such as NDT, inspection and coating, and coordinate with TPI agencies, suppliers and other disciplines
• Supervise critical activities such as welding, non-destructive examination and performance testing, including increased inspection levels when requirements are not met
• Check field joints, coating traceability, welding, NDT, hydrotest, SAT and FRSU processes
• Manage non-conformance reports, run root cause analysis and drive corrective actions
• Maintain quality documentation and records, ensure inspection equipment is calibrated and certified, and audit the Quality Management System
• Trend quality KPIs, assist with complaint resolution and CAPA, and attend HSE meetings and training
• Take part in daily production meetings, produce regular reports and presentations, and communicate with team members and stakeholders

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent
• Proven track record in the oil and gas industry, especially quality control and team leadership
• Minimum 10 to 15 years of experience in oil and gas, with significant construction experience
• Ability to work under SIMOPS conditions in line with TEEPRH reference
• Team player able to work across complex, international project teams

Required skills

• ASNT Level II in RT, UT, MT and PT, and CSWIP 3.2 or AWS-CWI or equivalent
• Certified Lead Auditor in ISO 9001:2015 preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access) and Adobe Acrobat
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical commissioning procedures

What we offer

• Competitive salary with regular reviews
• Medical insurance covering inpatient and outpatient care
• Development plans tailored to individual needs
• Access to experts worldwide and meaningful projects for high-profile clients