Quality Assurance and Quality Control Officer - Valves

Quality Assurance and Quality Control Officer - Valves

Bell Oil & Gas was incorporated in January 2002 and has experienced unprecedented growth in the Nigerian oil industry. The company is an independent oil services company which was formed and wholly-owned by Nigerians. We have quick access to international markets via our geographical spread and technology, together with access to international lines.

Job Type: Full Time

Qualification: BA/BSc/HND

Experience: 3 years

Location: Lagos

Job Field: Engineering / Technical

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.

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