Project Quality Manager

Our Vision.

SBM Offshore believes the oceans will provide the world with safe, sustainable and affordable energy for generations to come. We share our experience to make it happen.

Our Profile.

We design, build, install and operate offshore floating facilities for the offshore energy industry. As a leading technology provider, we put our marine expertise at the service of a responsible energy transition by reducing emissions from fossil fuel production, while developing cleaner solutions for renewable energy sources. More than 7,000 SBMers worldwide are committed to sharing their experience to deliver safe, sustainable and affordable energy from the oceans for generations to come. Together, we are driving progress forward in a TRUE. BLUE. TRANSITION. 

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You are responsible for ensuring compliance with all standards, rules, and other requirements imposed by the Company, Regulators, Clients, and other relevant Stakeholders.

Within the project organization, reporting to the Project Director, you serve as the focal point for quality management within the project, as well as to the Client, contractors, and vendors. You play a key role in promoting and embedding strong quality leadership, positive behaviors, and a culture of quality excellence among your project team. You lead quality-related activities to provide effective support to the project, ensuring that quality standards are upheld throughout the project lifecycle.

Outside project organisation, you report to the Global Quality Manager and are accountable for supporting departmental key activities, including participation in company-wide improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities / Key Tasks

• Prepare Cost, Time, Resource (CTR) and manning plan for quality resources in project during Pre-FEED/FEED stage of the project for approval
• Develop, implement, and manage the Project Quality Plan and its associated processes, including Project Critical Assessment, Project Audit Plan, Non-Conformance Management, Site Quality Surveillance, Quality Incident Investigation, Project Life Gate, and Lessons Learned throughout the project life.
• Serve as the focal point to liaise with clients on quality-related matters within the project.
• Proactively interact with the PMT, as well as interface with other disciplines, Fabrication Yard/Subcontractors, and Vendors to ensure quality matters are effectively managed in accordance with project standards and requirements.
• Define and implement Project Quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), conduct thorough analysis, generate performance reports, and initiate improvement actions as necessary, in close collaboration with the Project Management Team (PMT).
• Provide quality induction and awareness on applicable Project quality requirements, including Quality Rules, to all relevant stakeholders, including Vendors and Subcontractors during Kick-Off meetings or other dedicated sessions.
• Promote a Quality culture on the project, ensuring the implementation of best practices and continuous improvement of quality standards and systems.
• Ensure coordination and closure of actions on quality notifications/escalations within the project following quality notification/escalation processes.
• Ensure that non-conformances within projects are handled according to NCR processes, with root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective actions satisfactorily addressing the root cause of the issue.
• Ensure all lessons within the Quality scope of activities are continuously monitored and managed in accordance with Learning from Performance and Learning from Experience processes.
• Coordinate and facilitate a multidisciplinary project criticality assessment review following the project criticality assessment process.
• Initiate and coordinate the preparation of the project life cycle review plan, organize formal gate review meetings, and record and distribute outcomes.
• Lead and/or conduct internal and external verifications/surveys/audits, and ensure that appropriate corrective actions are identified and effectively implemented.
• Contribute to the qualification and/or selection of vendors/sub-contractors.
• Contribute to continuous improvements of the systems and tools by providing feedback and lessons learned to the discipline community and Process Owners.
• Review all applicable quality-related documents submitted by Fabrication Yard/Subcontractors and Vendors, including final documentation.
• Drive the performance of quality resources within the project quality organization, ensuring that responsibilities are clear and priorities are effectively addressed.
• Where required, participate in leading quality incident investigations or be part of the incident team.

Measures of Effectiveness

• The performance of the project, operation, vendor and/or yard in relation to quality
• On-time delivery and quality of required input, documentation and reports to the satisfaction of relevant Stakeholders
• Timely closure of verification/survey/audit/incident reports and related actions.
• Survey results after campaigns and trainings
• All project personnel are made aware of the Project Quality Requirements via Project Quality induction process
•  All Personnel and Fabrication Yard / Subcontractors and Vendors, are made aware of Contractor’s Quality Rules including the importance of it in day to day work via Project Quality Induction and Fabrication Yard / Subcontractors and Vendors Kick Off Meetings;
• Robust Project Criticality Assessment taking into account previous risks and potential risk to establish appropriate criticality rating and inspection level
• The extent of inspection and surveillance in QCPs / ITPs will commensurate with the Criticality requirements (HSSE, operability, Schedule and financial consequences) taking into account design complexity and manufacturing / fabrication complexity;
• Manufacturing / Fabrication activities shall be carried out in accordance with approved procedures and specifications
• All personnel shall perform their respective task in accordance to specified requirements and only suitably qualified and competent personnel are utilized in the work processes
•  A risk based Project Quality Audit Plan (Project Quality Audit Schedule) is implemented effectively and audit outcome is mitigated and managed accordingly
•  All Non-conformances are managed accordingly to ensure effective correction(s) to rectify the problem and appropriate corrective action(s) to prevent recurrence including identifying potential risk through review of Vendor / Subcontractors internal NCRs and taking appropriate actions
• Quality records shall demonstrate objective evidence of conformance to procedures and specifications
• Key Quality Assurance processes such as NC Management, Site QA Surveillance, Quality Incident Investigation are implemented effectively and its outcome is monitored via appropriate tools i.e. Register etc., and all essential details including breach in Quality Rules are identified and tracked as an input towards improvement actions
• Project Quality performance are reported in accordance to the established project Quality Reporting and KPIs
• Gate Review Process shall be executed in accordance with the planned project schedule
• Quality Lesson Learned are tracked and managed accordingly throughout Project Life
• Timely coordination and closure of actions resulting from quality notification / escalation

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education Background

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering, science, or a related quality discipline, with a focus on quality management or relevant field.
• Possess certifications in welding, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), and coating processes from recongise certification body i.e. PCN/ASNT, CSWIP.NACE or equivalent
• Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or equivalent standard, demonstrating proficiency in auditing quality management systems.

Experience

• Minimum 10-15 years of cumulative experience in the Oil and Gas industry, demonstrating a deep understanding of quality management principles, methodologies, and best practices, including quality assurance techniques. Proven expertise in Quality Management Systems such as ISO 9000 and ISO/TS 29001, including processes and interfaces.
• Demonstrated proficiency in quality investigation tools and methodologies, with a minimum of 8 years of experience in conducting quality investigations resulting from non-conformance, major quality incidents. Proficiency in root cause analysis, failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and corrective action/preventive action (CAPA) is required.
• Minimum 10-15 project experiences with a strong understanding of Project Management Fundamentals, Engineering principles, lifecycle and assurance processes, and construction processes involving fabrication activities as well as special processes.

Skills

• Leadership and Team Motivation: Ability to effectively lead and inspire cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and cooperation to drive a culture of quality excellence throughout all stages of the project lifecycle.
• Risk Management Proficiency: Demonstrated expertise in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with project quality, proactively addressing potential issues to ensure project success and adherence to quality standards.
• Advanced Auditing Skills: Strong auditing skills with meticulous attention to detail, capable of developing comprehensive audit plans and evaluating risks inherent in project processes to ensure compliance and continuous improvement.
• Effective Communication: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, coupled with strong interpersonal skills to facilitate clear and concise communication with stakeholders at all levels. Demonstrated ability in technical writing to produce detailed audit reports and quality documentation.
• Influential Persuasion: Ability to influence and persuade others with compelling arguments, effectively advocating for quality initiatives and driving consensus among team members and stakeholders.
• Adaptability and Prioritization: Strong ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities. Capable of prioritizing workload effectively and collaborating as a team player to achieve project objectives

GENERAL INFORMATION

SBM Offshore N.V. is a listed holding company that is headquartered in Amsterdam. It holds direct and indirect interests in other companies that collectively with SBM Offshore N.V. form the SBM Offshore Group (“the Company”). For further information, please visit our website at www.sbmoffshore.com. The companies in which SBM Offshore N.V., directly and indirectly, owns investments are separate entities.

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