Quality Assurance And Quality Control Officer - Valves At Bell Oil & Gas
full-time
Job Description
To ensure that manufactured products are in line with relevant standards and internal control standards.
Check raw materials, parts, and entire products that are being processed in the Valve Assembly Plant.
Ensure tests are run, records of defects are kept, products are analysed, and oversee procedures so that each product measures up to the company's standards.
Responsibilities
Select a random sample of valves and check them carefully using special gauges.
Check work orders or blueprints to make sure products are up to company standards.
Note problems in products, reject them when necessary, and sort them according to the kind of defect. Send products for repair / fix minor problems.
Record the results of inspections, compute the proportion of products that are defective, and prepare reports.
Collaborate with the Plant and Engineering managers to determine the cause of recurring defects.
Conduct product tests and assessments using appropriate test methods, checking that specifications are met, and that the product works as intended.
Witness hydrostatic, pneumatic and seat leakage tests.
Drive the process for actualization of API 6D.
Act in the capacity of valve storekeeper and equipment logger until otherwise advised.
Identify product defects or potential issues and determine what to do to resolve the issue.
Record and report issues to help identify and eliminate recurring problems and provide a paper trail to aid in accountability and error reporting. Provide the reports to supervisors/plant manager to help them make decisions about manufacturing processes and practices.
Support process improvements throughout the testing and quality assurance processes to ensure that products are produced consistently, and that defects or other errors will not persist throughout the manufacturing process.
Support the plant physically and mentally in achieving it set goals.
Support internal and external audits.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Petroleum Engineering, Physics, Geology, IT or a related discipline.
Experience in a Valve Assembly Plant is a must.
Certifications such as ISO 9001 Internal Auditor, HSE Levels 1 - 3, ASNT Level II (VT/PT/MT), and Coating Inspection (AMPP/NACE Level 1) are added advantages.
ASME and API 510/570/598 knowledge is an added advantage.
At least 3 years' QAQC experience in a production environment.
Solid Product testing skills.
Practical experience in valve inspection and testing.
Attention to detail to ensure effective assessment and analysis.
Adept problem-solving skills.
Skilled at proposing and implementing solutions to production defects and recurring quality control issues
Sound oral and written communication skills.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Safety consciousness and self-motivated.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Sound understanding of blueprints and mathematics.
Knowledge of industrial valves and valve components.
Valve inspection and quality control.
Sound computer skills.
Good written, presentation, and oral communication skills.
Proven experience working with minimum supervision.