- Formulating procedures and enforcing them to ensure that the quality of all products in the system is known at all times.
- Providing technical advice on decontaminations when they occur.
- Representing the Company in forums that deal with quality standards and specifications.
- Guiding and developing staff in the Quality Control Section.
- Manpower planning and recommendations.
- Planning and assuring Test Equipment availability.
- Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams to enable them to develop, implement, and evaluate strategic corporate plans and budgets aimed at improving organizational performance.
- Provide support in the development and implementation of strategies to create a high-performing organizational culture.
- Initiate and participate in organizational performance reviews and business process improvement programmes.
- Participate in the recruitment and selection of staff and lead in the orientation and induction programme necessary for effective job performance.
- Review incidents of violations against organizational policy and regulations, handle employee disputes, and take appropriate action in line with approved policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Coordinate and implement training programs in the Quality Control department, aimed at equipping staff with appropriate job competencies.
- Plan, monitor, and evaluate the performance of staff against set targets and objectives and implementing development action plans.
- Perform any other duties as assigned from time to time.
Person Specifications
- Bachelor of Science in Analytical Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry or any related field from a recognized University.
- Minimum eight (8) years relevant experience, three (3) of which should have been at Senior management level.
- Membership to a relevant professional body.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Demonstrated competence in work performance.
- Demonstrated people management skills.
- Communication and analytical skills.
Key Skills and Competencies
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of engineering aspects in Oil/gas Industry including broad knowledge of local and international standards.
- Ability to maintain professional status and keep abreast of evolving trends in quality control.
- Proficiency in computer applications.
- Demonstrate technical expertise in risk management, quality assurance, as well as monitoring and evaluation.
- Ability to empower staff through coaching and counselling.
- Ability to deliver KPC’s articulated vision for change.
- Ability to establish flexible multidisciplinary teams.
