The EPIC QA/QC (Quality Assurance/Quality Control) Manager ensures the EPIC program meets specified quality standards and customer expectations by developing and implementing quality management processes, conducting inspections and tests, identifying and resolving defects, and creating documentation throughout the development or construction lifecycle. This role is crucial for delivering safe, effective, and compliant products and services, requiring a combination of technical knowledge, meticulous attention to detail, analytical skills, and strong communication abilities.
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
- Establish and maintain quality assurance methodologies, processes, and procedures to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
- Perform inspections and tests on materials, processes, equipment, and finished products to identify defects, non-conformances, and potential issues.
- Investigate quality problems, analyze root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions to improve product and process quality.
- Maintain detailed records of all quality control activities, tests, inspections, and resolutions, and generate reports for management and clients.
- Work closely with engineering teams, project managers, designers, and contractors to ensure alignment on quality goals and specifications.
- Drive continuous improvement by implementing process and system enhancements to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure stable quality.
- Accomplish EPIC Rig inspections within our policies and procedures aligning with regulatory requirements.
- Inspect first run parts and/or vendor parts in receiving. Verify calibration of inspection equipment to ensure accuracy before use.
- Perform inspections on components in alignment with API RP54
- Perform source inspections for our rig fleet outlining gaps and shortcomings.
- Prepare inspection reports and maintain files of inspection.
- Review inspection records received for compliance.
- Prepare and coordinate Non-Conformance Reports (NCR’s) for non-conforming parts.
- Perform other work-related tasks as assigned.
- Comply with all Axis Energy Services Company and HSE policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or technical discipline; or a combination of education, technical training education and experience.
- 5-8 + years of experience in a quality-related role, preferably well-servicing industry.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- Deep understanding of industry-specific standards, materials, and manufacturing/construction processes.
- Strong problem-solving, root cause analysis, and data analysis skills.
- Ability to analyze data, identify root causes of quality issues, and devise innovative solutions.
- Meticulous focus on detail to catch potential issues that others might miss.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey technical information and collaborate with diverse teams.
- The ability to devise out-of-the-box solutions for unexpected edge cases that could undermine a system.
- Strong understanding of API specifications as required by position/ job responsibilities.
- Thorough understanding of RPI API RP 4G, API RP 7L, and API RP 8B
- Excellent mathematical, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to prepare reports and policies.
- Professional integrity, confidentiality and sense of responsibility and accountability.
- Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
