Job Overview:

The Associate Quality Ops Tech supports QA/QC inspection and coordination activities for offshore and onshore projects. The role is aligned to one primary inspection discipline: Welding, Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I), or Coating based on candidate qualifications and project requirements.

The role emphasizes inspection readiness, quality documentation control, and coordination to ensure compliance with project specifications, international standards, and quality management systems.

• Assist Senior Quality Operations Specialist-Offshore QC Coordination in preparation, maintenance, and update of offshore assigned personnel schedule, safety training status, the readiness of travel documents, and arrangement
• Maintain and update sub-contractor details, including inspection personnel approval, mobilization schedule, safety training status, travel tickets, weekly/monthly timesheet, follow-up of updated CVs, vacation schedule during the offshore assignment, and track record
• Assist in preparation of weld consumable requisition in coordination with the welding engineering, maintain the track record of welding consumables being sent offshore as per project requirement
• Arrange to send all welding consumables with relevant documents to the respective offshore locations/barge as per the guidance of the Senior Quality Operations Specialist/Welding Engineering
• Follow-up QA/QC document/inspection equipment movement for the offshore project and handling over the respective personnel as per the direction and guidance of the Senior Quality Operations Specialist-Offshore QC Coordination
• Prepare support documents and schedule as required to support the offshore activity as per the guidance of the Senior Quality Operations Specialist-Offshore QC
• Ensure that the personnel data and visa request forms are accurately prepared and verified before submission for further process
• Assist in arranging the air ticket and necessary visa for all offshore assigned personnel within the QC department as directed  
• Maintain a record of security gate passes issued for the sub-con personnel who are coming for the work/visit, arrange their safety induction and orientation training as applicable  
• Assist Principal Quality Operations Specialist-Offshore QC Coordination to verify vendor invoice and approval from Director Assurance and PMT by attaching Service Work Orders before forwarding submission to Accounts Payable for final clearance and payment
• Assist in planning and scheduling inspection activities in line with project timelines and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Coordinate with senior QA/QC personnel to ensure inspection readiness, including availability of approved procedures, drawings, and checklists.
• Maintain and update records of inspector approvals, certifications, and competency status.
• Support quality compliance by ensuring all inspection activities align with applicable codes, standards, and project specifications.
• Monitor and track inspection progress, highlighting potential delays or non-conformities to senior team members.
• Assist in the review and handling of welding documentation including WPS (Welding Procedure Specification), PQR (Procedure Qualification Record), and WPQ (Welder Qualification).
• Support implementation of welding quality control processes, ensuring adherence to approved procedures and codes (e.g., ASME, AWS).
• Maintain weld traceability records such as weld maps, joint logs, and consumable control logs.
• Coordinate and follow up on Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) activities and ensure timely availability of reports.
• Assist in tracking welding consumables, ensuring proper storage, handling, and documentation in line with project requirements.
• Support inspection and verification of electrical and instrumentation installations in accordance with project specifications and standards.
• Assist in maintaining inspection records such as cable installation reports, continuity/insulation resistance test reports, loop checks, and calibration certificates.
• Ensure instruments and equipment are calibrated and compliant with project and regulatory requirements.
• Support pre-commissioning and commissioning inspection activities, ensuring proper documentation and test records are completed.
• Assist in verifying compliance with hazardous area requirements where applicable (e.g., Ex equipment).
• Support coating and painting inspection activities, ensuring compliance with approved coating systems and specifications.
• Assist in surface preparation inspections (e.g., blasting profile, cleanliness standards such as SA grades).
• Maintain records of coating application including DFT (Dry Film Thickness), WFT (Wet Film Thickness), and environmental monitoring logs (temperature, humidity, dew point).
• Assist in identifying coating defects and ensuring corrective actions are documented and tracked.
• Ensure coating materials are handled, stored, and applied in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and project requirements.
• Assist in preparation, verification, and organization of inspection reports and quality records.
• Ensure all inspection documentation is accurately recorded, traceable, and maintained in line with project quality requirements.
• Support compilation of inspection dossiers and final documentation for project handover.
• Track issuance and closure of inspection reports, punch items, and non-conformance reports (NCRs) under guidance of senior personnel.

Essential Qualifications and Education:

• High school diploma
• 2+ years of experience in Personnel Administration or related experience  
• Typing and working knowledge of MS Office  
• Effective interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• High School Diploma (Technical Diploma preferred)
• Minimum 2+ years in QA/QC coordination, inspection support, or related field
• Fundamental knowledge in any one of the following: 
  • Welding inspection processes and documentation
  • Electrical & Instrumentation systems and testing
  • Coating inspection techniques and standards
• Familiarity with international codes and standards (advantage)
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Good organizational and document control skills

Certification Requirements (Mandatory – Any One Discipline)

Candidates must possess at least one relevant certification in a specific inspection field:

Welding

• CSWIP 3.0 / 3.1 or equivalent
• AWS CWI (advantage)

E&I

• CompEx Certification (preferred) OR
• Electrical/Instrumentation technical certification

Coating

• BGAS Grade 2 OR
• NACE CIP Level 1 / Level 2 OR
• FROSIO Level I / II

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