Role Synopsis
The position will be responsible for ensuring that all Wells activities meet the required quality standards, regulatory requirements, and internal policies. This role plays a key part in supporting quality assurance and control processes for drilling and completion operations, promoting a culture of continuous improvement and risk mitigation across the well’s lifecycle. This role is integral to our strategy of building and maintaining a robust quality management standard and furthering client commitment to advancing Iraq’s technical infrastructure and expertise to an international level of excellence. The emphasis of this position is to ensure the growing demand for Quality is met. The role will involve a combination of office-based and field/well-site work. The role will involve travel to onshore rig locations and supplier workshops. Extended or unusual work patterns are to be expected during operational peaks.
Key Responsibilities
- Having the ability to lead by example and foment change in a workforce accustomed to less developed Quality and HSE practices
- Monitor and verify compliance with quality management systems, standards, and procedures during drilling, completion, and intervention operations
- Conduct inspections of well materials and equipment related to well operations (OCTG, Packers, Trees, Wellheads, etc.) and produce detailed reports
- Conduct audits and assessments of service providers and rig contractors
- Collaborate with client engineers and operational teams to implement best practices and address quality issues proactively
- Support the qualification and performance evaluation of suppliers and service providers
- The ability to conduct failure investigations into contractor equipment and support operational requirements where needed
- Supervise local 3rd party inspection contractors during Drill Stem & BHA inspection (DS-1 cat 4 & 3-5) Supervising Third Party Inspection/Rig crew personnel, when deployed to the field as and when required (deck & rig return inspections)
Requirements
- Educated to High school level, proficient in the English language (Reading, Writing & Speaking)
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a well operations team or quality role within the oil and gas industry
- Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), API Q1/Q2, or equivalent certifications are acceptable (ISO)
- Strong knowledge of drilling, completions, and well intervention equipment
- Knowledge and understanding of international standards (API, ISO, ASME)
- Knowledge of NDT processes and types (MPI, UT, LPI etc.)
- A working knowledge/familiarity with DS-1
- A working knowledge of VAM Top and other premium connections
- A strong team player with self-motivation and the ability to work independently is a must
- Must be computer literate and have the ability to operate MS Office applications
Rotation
14/14
*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.