Job Description and Qualifications

This project is one of the largest and most complex capital projects for Air Products and is transformational for the organization and beyond. The first industrial-scale mega project will provide a green energy carrier worldwide to contribute to the industry's decarbonization. This position's complexity is derived from the size of this project with a high amount of executing parties, engineering offices, global suppliers, modular fabrication and construction sites at the same time. Additionally, unique quality challenges are stemming from the individual specifics of the scope in each element.
Reporting to the VP NEOM Green Hydrogen and the regional Head of Quality, the Director of Quality will support the EMEA Project Execution and Manufacturing organization in achieving its business goals.

The successful candidate will provide focus and leadership within the NEOM project team to ensure attention to QA/QC aspects throughout the project life cycle. The candidate is expected to use data-driven decision making and structured problem solving aligning with the BMS framework to ensure successful execution of the Project Quality Programme. He/she will display a high level of leadership and motivate, energize and execute change initiatives.

The right candidate will be able to challenge the status quo when appropriate while leveraging the existing strengths of the organization. He/she will demonstrate proven improvement strategies supported by statistical rigor and/or lean methodologies. The candidate will serve as a change agent and advocate for the Quality culture and understand the line of sight to ensure successful project execution.

The Director of Quality will be expected to champion the benefits of quality assurance and control throughout the project lifecycle and drive improvements in QA/QC performance, processes, and procedures. A fundamental expectation is that he/She will have had extensive experience in implementing successful quality systems in the field and exposure to and understanding corporate processes and stakeholder interface at high level.

The Director of Quality will be responsible for all aspects of Quality activities associated with the EPC project execution of the NEOM Green Hydrogen Project and HIDC Project, including the Green Hydrogen Elements EPC Project and the Power Elements EPC Project. This position will require to function with minimal supervision and be proactive in ensuring quality in all project domains. The role will require close interaction with the company's Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Commissioning execution teams to ensure the Company's Quality Management program's flawless successful execution.

Technical/Functional Responsibilities:

• The NEOM Director of Quality reports directly to the VP NEOM Green Hydrogen and functionaly to the Regional Head of Quality/CI
• Develop, Implement and Manage the NEOM project QA/QC plans, including monitoring conformance by the project
• Interface with the Global Quality, Engineering, Project management, and Procurement functions to ensure QC technical conformance and standards are maintained
• Maintain highest standards of safety in line with AP safety culture and expectations
• International travel to support all elements of the NEOM project in execution
• Responsible for ensuring updating and executing the NEOM Project Quality Plan in line with AP Work Instructions and relevant country/regional practices and procedures
• Responsibility, authority, and organizational freedom to audit, inspect and witness site activities, and verify contract quality requirements. This responsibility includes actions such as assisting all aspects of the Project Execution, Construction and Commissioning supervision staff in the prevention of quality problems, identifying quality-related issues, should they occur, initiating or recommending solutions, and verifying corrective action.
• Responsibility for coordinating quality-related activities within the site staff and with the site Company Representatives.
• Coordinating with the Regional Head of Quality, planned independent audits conducted by others within AP and GEMTE.
• Manage and guide the QA/QC activities during the execution of the NEOM EPC contract in a manner that achieves the project quality requirements within the Quality Standards, Cost, and Schedule targets set by the company.
• Ensure that all actions, works, and services undertaken by Suppliers and Sub-Contractors follow the respective Contractual Quality requirements.
• Ensure compliance with the company's objectives, requirements, priorities, policies, procedures, standards, rules, regulations, and guidelines provided by the company from time to time.
• Ensure that cost-effective engineering design solutions are adopted while maintaining quality, constructability, operability, and maintainability.
• Ensure the project is built according to the specified codes, standards, specifications, and jurisdictional requirements.
• Ensure Quality Audit and Surveillance plans during the different stages of project execution Engineering, Procurement, Construction and commissioning are effectively implemented with timely management reporting.
• Ensuring that QA/QC culture is visible across the entire NEOM project at all levels.
• Ensure quality resources are planned and hired for quality execution of the NEOM project.
• Review and approve Suppliers, Contractor, and Subcontractor quality programs, including Project Specific Quality Plans and Inspection and Test Plans (ITP)
• Oversee the fabrication, assembly, and construction erection activities and report any non-conformances and follow up on the required corrective and preventative actions.
• Provide inputs to the collection of Lessons Learned for the Project.

The position is located at our site offices in NEOM; KSA, and requires additional international travel. The role will be filled at a level commensurate with experience.

Aspired Qualifications:

• Minimum of 20 years' experience in the oil/gas, power plant or infrastructure industry. Minimum of 15 years of experience as a Quality Manager leading a team of quality resources across EPC spectrum in the range of 10+ direct reports. Exposure to Expertise in Welding, NDT systems, and ISO auditing is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience establishing project quality systems meeting the requirements of ISO 9001 for Quality Management Systems and able to develop, maintain and implement a QMS per that standard
• Experience in large-scale EPC capital projects
• Ability to Lead a diverse team of Quality resources, by mentoring and support in all aspects of quality management across the scopes.
• Ability to work within a diverse cultural environment, both national and international
• Good command of written and spoken English, Strong oral communication skills, strong computer skills
• Training experience
• Commitment to safety

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
• 20+ years of industry experience
• Strong Leadership and communication skills
• Role Model during planning and execution
• Planning/organization skills
• Ability to travel globally
• Willingness to work on site rotation (8+2) in NEOM, KSA
• Demonstrated successful track record on mega project execution, familiarity with EPC project execution management systems and demonstrated applied knowledge.