Head of Quality (Oman Onshore)

About the role

The Head of Quality will lead quality assurance activities for a major oil & gas operator in Oman. Reporting to the Quality Division Manager, this role ensures that all fabrication, welding and inspection processes meet the highest standards.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain interfaces with the Yard Fabrication team to resolve quality issues promptly.
• Coordinate with Welding and NDE inspectors to identify, communicate, and rectify welding‑related quality concerns.
• Liaise with the Systems Completion team to align inspection records with system completion requirements.
• Provide feedback on quality performance, expedite closure of lessons learned, and support continuous improvement.
• Participate in safety management programs, including site safety walks and observation reporting.
• Communicate quality performance of EPC contractors, subcontractors and vendors to the Head of Quality and Site Manager.
• Manage site non‑conformance and technical deviations in collaboration with engineering teams.
• Lead the Lessons Learned process to capture and apply quality insights.
• Identify progress or quality concerns and recommend corrective actions.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Sciences or Engineering.
• Additional qualifications in quality, welding or NDE inspection preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of quality experience in the oil & gas industry.
• At least 2 years in a supervisory or oversight role.

Required skills

• Quality management
• Welding inspection
• NDE inspection
• Non‑conformance management
• Safety management