QC Lead Inspector
Location:
Aberdeen, GB
Employment type: Employee Place of work: Office Offshore/Onshore: Onshore
TechnipFMC is committed to driving real change in the energy industry. Our ambition is to build a sustainable future through relentless innovation and global collaboration – and we want you to be part of it. You’ll be joining a culture that values curiosity, expertise, and ideas as well as equal opportunities, inclusion, and authenticity. Bring your unique energy to our team of more than 21,000 people worldwide, and discover a rewarding, fulfilling, and varied career that you can take in anywhere you want to go.
Job Purpose
We are looking for a QC Lead Inspector to join our Surface team in Altens, Aberdeen. To primarily provide QC leadership, support and advice to the Base Operations and Offshore Service project teams influencing a positive QHSE culture.
Preparing and implementing Inspection Plans ensuring compliance with industry and client requirements.
Support teams to identify and implement improvements that result in improved safety, quality, cost, utilizing appropriate tools and methodologies such as Six Sigma, Lean, Root Cause Analysis.
Job Description
1. Main tasks for the QC Lead Inspector include, but is not limited to, the following:
2. Co-ordinate QC department daily tasks liaising with Workshop Manager, Planning Department and Project teams
3. Align resources with work schedules and requirements
4. Ensure that all equipment is inspected in accordance with TechnipFMC Technical Specifications, Engineering Drawings, Product Specifications and Purchase Order requirements
5. Lead specialised, complex inspections. Advise on tools and inspection criteria and inspection strategy.
6. Ensure that all support documentation is verified in accordance with TechnipFMC Technical Specifications, Engineering Drawings, Product Specifications and Purchase Order requirements.
7. Carry out NDE as per Company Standards
8. Understand premium thread make up damage and fit verification. Independently carries out inspection of premium connectors e.g. VAM Top, evaluates seal areas, torque shoulder surfaces ensuring compliance with OEM acceptance criteria and TFMC standards.
9. Ensure all activities undertaken are supported with an auditable trail of records, and that these records are maintained in line with the organizations’ Quality Management System requirements.
10. Ensure all QC related transactions within the SAP Database are correctly processed.
11. Contribute with input to repair scope for MMR activities.
12. Report on technical requirements and advanced measurement methods. Provides interpretation of complex specifications and mentor others on technical standards.
13. Raise and maintain control of Non-Conformance Reports, interfacing with workshop, engineering and field services to resolve quality issues, lead root cause analysis and verify corrective actions.
14. Lead an 8D RCA for a complex investigation.
15. Attend and participate in operational project review meetings and pre-job kick off meetings to provide input on the feasibility and scope of carrying out the planned activities.
16. Witness gas pressure test and sign off record. Resolve any TPI findings/concerns.
17. ECN processing
18. Lisaise with QHSES Manager on quality related issues
19. Proactively identify areas for improvement and encourage continuous improvement, especially in standardization, 5S, etc.
20. Lead assigned internal audits as per the annual audit plan and TechnipFMC procedures
21. Manage and maintain inspection equipment calibration, provide recommendations for new equipment.
22. Develop and review quality control procedures
23. Advise on the content of a CoC & MRB pack through interpretation of standards and customer contract or other agreement. Prepare packages for more complex, critical or high risk items to present to Customers and TPI's.
24. Perform work in compliance with all applicable HSE requirements, proactively identify and mitigate HSE hazards, attend HSE training, use mandatory personal protective equipment.
25. Coaches and mentors others in the team.
26. Build relationships with cross functional teams and stakeholders
Skills/Knowledge/Experience
KNOWLEDGE/FORMAL EDUCATION:
27. Completed secondary school.
28. Technical knowledge of industry specific standards i.e. API 6A, API 6AR, API6A, API6AR, API Q2, ISO 9001
EXPERIENCE:
29. Experience using QC tools
30. Proven experience in a QC Lead or Senior QC role preferably in Oil and Gas industry (Wellhead and pressure control equipment)
31. Excellent PC skills (Office 365)
32. ERP knowledge e.g. SAP.
33. Desired Faro-arm experience.
34. NDE experience ( MPI and LPI )
CERTIFICATE(S):
35. Desired ISO 9712 - NDT level 2 ( SNT )
36. Desired NS1-2 Drill String Manufacture Inspection (or similar)
37. ISO 9001 Internal Auditor Training
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
38. Team player with good communication and leadership skills
39. Strong written and verbal communication skills
40. Strong analytical and problem solving skills
41. Excellent attention to detail and documentation accuracy
42. Ability to give and receive constructive feedback and coaching
43. Self-motivated and ability to work independently
44. Prepare and present reports to all levels of management and internal/external partners
45. Ability to foster communication within diverse cultural environments
46. Be able to identify and convey risks and consequences
47. Able to maintain and protect confidentiality
TECHNICAL SKILLS AND/OR PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS:
48. Excellent PC skills (Office 365),
49. ERP knowledge e.g. SAP
50. Ability to conduct complex Root Cause Analysis and investigations
51. Anticipating and avoiding non-compliance of internal standards and policies based on relevant laws and industry best practices and risk assessments.
52. Technical knowledge of Oil and Gas drilling and production equipment (an advantage)
What we offer
53. My Annual Leave - 31 days + 4 fixed public holidays.
54. My Wealth and Protection – Critical Illness Cover, Income Protection, Life Assurance, Will Writing, Workplace ISA, Group Personal Pension Plan - employer contributions up to 10%.
55. My Health and Wellbeing - Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme, Dental Insurance, Health Assessments & Personal Accident Insurance.
56. My Lifestyle - Electric Vehicle Scheme, Cyle2Work, Employee Tech Scheme, Give as You Earn, GymFlex, Holiday Trading, Personal Travel Insurance, Perks at Work.
57. My Workplace - Hybrid Working, Flexible Working Arrangements, Enhanced Maternity and Parental leave, Talent/Management and Leadership programmes, Various inhouse training opportunities for your personal development.
58. My Giving - Volunteering Day, Various Social and Health & Wellbeing groups.
Being a global leader in the energy industry requires an inclusive and diverse environment. TechnipFMC promotes equal opportunities and inclusion by ensuring equal opportunities to all ages, races, ethnicities, religions, gender expressions, disabilities, or all other pluralities. We celebrate who you are and what you bring. Every voice matter and we encourage you to add to our culture.
TechnipFMC respects the rights and dignity of those it works with and promotes adherence to internationally recognized human rights principles for those in its value chain.
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Date posted: Jun 2, 2026 Requisition number: 18222