Senior Quality Control Engineer Mechanical

• Working knowledge of Quality Management Systems
• Working knowledge of document management systems
• Comprehensive understanding of pipeline industry standards (inc API, ASME, ASTM, BS, GIS, IGEM, PD)
• Proficient in the analysis of processes and data
• IT literate and proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong communication skills in both written and spoked format
• Proficient in the use of continuous improvement tools and techniques
• Demonstrates excellent customer service behaviours
• Ability to remain calm and work well under pressure
• Solid organisational skills, including multitasking and time-management
• Significant experience of Quality Assurance / Quality Control, preferably in associated industry

• Practical experience of delivering Quality on a major infrastructure, piping or pipeline project.

• Be a Practitioner of the Chartered Quality Institute or Associate Member of an appropriate engineering institution
• Higher level technical qualification (HNC or HND) in Quality Management, Project Management or related engineering discipline
• Auditor qualification by recognised industry body
• Formal training in root cause analysis techniques
• CSWIP 3.2 Senior Inspector
• BGAS or PCN Level 2 for NDT techniques

• BGAS or PCN Level 2 for Coating Inspectors

• Managed and led Inspection resource on a multi discipline pipeline project
• Experience of implementing bp Right 1st time Programme in the supply chain.
• Sets a good example to peers
• Works well within a team
• Proven record of taking instructions from management and delivering against them
• Professional image & attitude.
• Chartered Member of the Chartered Quality Institute
• Batcheler Degree in Quality Management, Project Management or related engineering discipline
• Lead Auditor qualification
• CSWIP/BGAS Senior Pipeline Inspector
• Relevant CSCS card

Due to continued growth the position of Senior Quality Control Engineer - Mechanical has become available to join our successful team based in Plymouth. We are providing expertise to support a large infrastructure upgrade programme. Potential candidates must be able to obtain and retain Security Clearance to be able to be considered.

• Support the Project Quality Manager with the promotion of bp NZT/NEP or H2T requirements, expectations, and needs throughout the project team and the supply chain
• Support the Project quality manager implement the approved quality management system.
• Support the project to deliver the works right first time to the specified quality.
• Manage the Inspection resource and be the decision authority when there is a disagreement between the Costain/Customer appointed Inspector and that of the subcontractor or supplier
• Lead or be part of the auditor team for project audits on Costain and the supply chain
• Apply the requirements of the Subcontractor / Supplier Quality Requirements Specification, ensuring the product quality is given the highest priority to achieve Right 1st Time
• Assign Costain Hold, Witness and Review intervention points to subcontractor and supplier Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and manage their implementation, including the review and approval of the related Inspection & Test Reports (ITRs) and other associated Quality Records
• Identify potential failures / symptoms that could lead to non conformances and apply preventive action
• Drive and embed the Quality Surveillance/Right 1st Time Programme within the project team and supply chain

• Control all release of material and equipment from source and site construction activities, ensuring prior close out of non conformances, concession requests etc