The UFR QA/QC Lead will coordinate and oversee all Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities for the UFR package within the Suriname Project team.
The position involves ensuring that project and contractor quality systems are effectively implemented, compliant with contractual and ISO 9001 requirements, and that all quality deliverables are produced on schedule.
Operating from the Paris area, the Service holder will support the Package Manager on all QA/QC matters, supervise contractor performance, and liaise with inspection and certification bodies. This is a long-term, high-visibility assignment on a major deepwater development.
Contract Type: Service Contract via 4PMC Group
Location: Paris Area (Resident)
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 36 months (renewable, up to 5 years)
Status: Resident
Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain the Project Quality Management System across all UFR activities.
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Review, approve, and monitor contractor Quality Plans, ITPs, and key QA/QC documents.
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Supervise contractor and vendor QA/QC teams during engineering, procurement, and construction.
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Coordinate audits, inspections, and third-party interventions, ensuring compliance with standards.
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Compile and finalize Quality Dossiers and Manufacturing Record Books for all UFR deliverables.
Must Have
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Minimum 15 years of QA/QC experience in the oil and gas sector.
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Strong knowledge of UFR products (umbilicals, flowlines, risers) and ISO 9001 systems.
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Proven experience in EPC or client-side QA/QC management for subsea projects.
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Fluent in both English and French (written and spoken).
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Solid experience in supplier audit, NCR/CAPA management, and quality reporting.
Nice to have
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Experience with deepwater offshore projects.
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Familiarity with major subsea vendors and fabrication yards.
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Knowledge of TotalEnergies quality standards or equivalent major operator framework.
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Experience managing TPI and certification authority interfaces.Previous exposure to H3SE and GHG optimization programs.
What's great about the job?
- Long-term assignment on a flagship offshore project.
- Opportunity to shape the QA/QC framework for a full UFR package.
- Interface with international engineering and subsea fabrication teams.
- Strong H3SE and ethics culture within the project.
- High technical visibility and career-building exposure.
- Based in Paris area with possible vendor site visits.
