QC Inspector III

JOB PURPOSE:

Responsible for ensuring that all the Pipes and Couplers are manufactured to the quality
standards laid down and that every item is inspected and stamped QC OK when ready for
release to the Final Warehouse

Responsibilities / Performance Measures

Policies & Procedures

• Comply with operational procedures and instructions when
  performing all job tasks and activities

In-process inspection

• Ensure only approved and QC accepted raw materials are used in the manufacturing process
• Ensure that the production process comply with the technical Know-How documents & Quality Assurance Procedures
• Conduct the refractive index check of the epoxy resin/hardener mix ratio to ensure it meets the set
  requirements
• Check and monitor the ambient temperature and humidity
• Witness the production processes and ensure that the relevant approved Raw Material Calculation and Machine Set ups are followed to meet the project requirements
• Inform the non-conformances immediately to the responsible Machine Captains and other employees in the Production and QC departments so corrective actions can be taken

Online / Offline Inspection of Pipes and Couplers

• Inspect the Pipes and Couplers as per the requirements of product drawings following the inspection and testing program
• Select QC samples during the production process as per the inspection program and/or project ITPs as applicable

Trading materials inspection

• Inspect the products purchased from the other manufacturing units or sub supplier and ensure that those products meet the project specification requirements and release them form delivery
• Inspect the locking strips, different types of gaskets such as Kroll and Ziller, O-rings, flat gaskets in order to ensure the quality meets the minimum specified requirements

Non-destructive testing

• Conduct the non-destructive tests as per the ITP requirement
• Witness the routine hydro tests for the Pipes and Couplers

Destructive Testing

• Conduct the destructive tests in accordance with the ITP requirements and project commitments agreed with the Client/consultant
• Witness and monitor the short term and medium-term survival tests periodically and ensure the tests are not affected with any climatic effects and successfully completed as per the project requirements

Preparation of reports, TPI inspection and release

• Prepare the daily QC internal reports as well as project specific documentation (Manufacturing Record Book - MRB) to be submitted to the Client
• Carry out the final inspection and release together with the Customer TPIs and Client TPIs for all the products comes under the major projects based on the project specific
  requirements. Also perform additional tests as per the ITP for the witness point of Customer/Client

Stock counting

• Participate and lead a small team of employees during the Half- yearly and Yearly stock counts to ensure that the physical inventory matches the ERP system inventory
• Carry out monthly stock counting for the major raw materials in the stores warehouse and provide the actual data to the QC Engineer for monthly RM stock count report

Mould & Socket Sleeve inspection

• Carry out steel mould and socket sleeve inspection either at factory of at supplier’s premises as per the relevant engineering drawings to ensure that those moulds are manufactured as per the given approved drawings

HSE

• Comply with relevant safety, quality and environmental control procedures and instructions
• Use personal protective equipment and safety gear when performing assigned tasks
• Keep operational areas clean and well organized to prevent incidents and accidents
• Report unsafe acts, incidents or safety violations
• Develop a safety culture by ensuring all staff comply with HSE policies and procedures
• Participate in QHSE audits, incident reporting and review of QHSE performances as required

Education

• Engineering Degree / Diploma (Civil or Mechanical).

• Candidates must have a background in steel thread inspection in accordance with API (American Petroleum Institute) standards.
• QC inspection and testing of Raw Material and finished products.
• Reading and interpretation of engineering drawings
• Ability to prepare reports
• Ability to use measuring and testing equipment
• Ability to inspect casing, tubing and drill pipe for wall thickness, straightness, thread quality, coupling and coating.
• Familiarity with non-destructive testing (NDT) methods such as ultrasonic, magnetic particle and visual thread inspection.
• Experience with threaded connection gauging and ensuring that pipes meet both operator (e.g., Aramco) and international certification requirements.
• The QC Inspector is expected to have hands-on experience and certification in quality control of oilfield casing/tubing/drill pipe to meet Aramco’s OCTG specifications.   

Engineering Degree / Diploma (Civil or Mechanical)