QA/QC Manager

Location Paris or Pau, France (with missions to Contractor engineering offices and fabrication yards)

Contract Type Residential Assignment

Start Date October 2026 (Subject to Final Investment Decision)

Duration 1.5 to 5 Years (Renewable)

The Project Quality Management Engineer is responsible for supporting the Project H3SEQ Manager in implementing and continuously improving the Project Quality Management System (QMS) throughout all phases of a major ultra-deepwater development project.

Working closely with the SURF, SPS, FPSO, Drilling & Wells, Offloading and O&M package teams, the role ensures that Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) processes are consistently applied across the project. The position promotes continuous improvement, coordinates quality activities with Contractors, and drives performance through robust quality systems, reporting tools and KPI management.

Quality Management System (QMS)

• Support the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of the Project Quality Management System.
• Develop and maintain quality procedures, dashboards and reporting tools.
• Ensure consistent application of Company quality requirements across all project packages.
• Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement throughout the project.

Quality Assurance & Quality Control

• Coordinate Project QA/QC processes and associated tools.
• Manage and monitor:
  • Non-Conformity Reports (NCR)
  • Third Party Inspections (TPI)
  • Corrective and Preventive Actions
• Ensure Quality Assurance activities are effectively implemented across all project packages.
• Organize regular quality review meetings with package teams.
• Monitor quality issues and ensure timely close-out of corrective actions.
• Ensure quality risks are properly identified, assessed and mitigated.

Contractor Quality Management

• Coordinate quality activities with Contractors and package teams.
• Monitor Contractor compliance with project quality requirements.
• Ensure quality information is effectively shared between Company and Contractors.
• Participate in contractor quality audits and performance reviews.
• Support the resolution of quality issues affecting project execution.

Performance Improvement

• Promote a performance-driven quality culture across the project.
• Map and review project processes to identify improvement opportunities.
• Define, monitor and analyse Quality KPIs.
• Promote LEAN methodologies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support optimization of quality workflows and reporting systems.

Reporting & Lessons Learned

• Prepare quality dashboards and performance reports.
• Monitor quality performance indicators across all project packages.
• Contribute to project close-out reports.
• Capture and communicate lessons learned.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the project lifecycle.

HSE Responsibilities

• Promote and comply with Company HSE policies and procedures.
• Ensure HSE requirements are systematically integrated into quality management processes.
• Promote safe working practices during audits, inspections and quality reviews.
• Support continuous improvement of both HSE and Quality performance.

Qualifications

Education:

• Engineering Degree or equivalent technical qualification.
• Quality Management certification is considered an advantage.

• Minimum 15 years of experience in Quality Management within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Proven experience on major offshore EPC or deepwater development projects.
• Strong background in implementing and managing Quality Management Systems.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams and Contractors.
• Previous experience on large international offshore developments is highly desirable.

Technical Skills:

• Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Quality Assurance (QA).
• Quality Control (QC).
• NCR Management.
• Third Party Inspection (TPI).
• Quality Auditing.
• Root Cause Analysis.
• KPI Management.
• Process Mapping.
• LEAN / Continuous Improvement.
• Excel (Advanced).
• Power Query.
• Power BI.
• Power Apps.
• Microsoft Visio.
• Performance Reporting.

• Strong leadership and coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to influence multidisciplinary teams.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Autonomous, rigorous and results-oriented.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.

• Fluent English mandatory
• Fluent French mandatory

• Major ultra-deepwater offshore development project.
• Residential position based in Paris or Pau, France.
• Frequent interaction with engineering offices, fabrication yards, Contractors and Company entities located in France and Namibia.
• Close collaboration with SURF, SPS, FPSO, Drilling & Wells, O&M and Offloading package teams throughout engineering and project execution