What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Advisor position at Brunel?
The Quality Advisor supports execution of project Quality Management activities across multiple capital projects in the Oil and Gas sector. The role ensures that project teams, contractors, and suppliers comply with established quality systems, standards, and procedures, including OIMS (Operations Integrity Management System) requirements. This position may act as the Quality Manager during early project phases or when a dedicated Quality Manager is not assigned.
Key Responsibilities
Project Quality Assurance and Functional Oversight
Conduct Functional Assurance reviews to verify project alignment with corporate quality standards and OIMS expectations
Evaluate effectiveness of the Project Quality Management System (PQMS) and recommend improvements
Provide ongoing oversight of quality execution across engineering, procurement, and construction phases
Review and interpret project specifications, standards, and quality requirements
Project Planning and Execution Support
Support development of early phase deliverables within EMCAPS (ExxonMobil Capital Project Management System)
Contribute to project execution planning, including quality strategies and resource planning
Provide input into Quality staffing plans based on project scope and complexity
Define and implement quality processes, procedures, and tools to support project delivery
Quality Coordination and Interface Management
Coordinate Quality activities across Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Project Controls teams
Ensure consistent application of quality requirements across all project stakeholders
Facilitate communication between project teams, contractors, and suppliers on quality matters
Audit, Assessment, and Compliance
Plan and execute internal and external audits of contractors, suppliers, and project teams
Conduct quality assessments and peer reviews to identify gaps and risks
Track and manage non conformance reports (NCRs), corrective actions, and close out activities
Ensure audit findings are resolved in a timely and documented manner
Performance Monitoring and Continuous Improvement
Analyze quality metrics, KPIs, and performance reports to identify trends and issues
Support root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions
Identify opportunities for process improvement and standardization
Participate in development and maintenance of quality tools and systems
Quality Resource Support and Development
Assist in staffing and deployment of Quality personnel across projects
Provide training, onboarding, and mentoring to Quality team members
Support integration of early career professionals into project quality roles
Technical Support and Issue Resolution
Provide guidance on complex quality issues related to engineering, fabrication, and construction
Support resolution of technical non conformances and field quality challenges
Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulatory requirements
Required Technical Skills
Experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) within EPC or construction projects
Knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction workflows
Familiarity with audit processes, inspections, and quality documentation systems
Ability to apply industry codes and standards such as ASME, API, AWS, ISO
Experience with root cause analysis methodologies and corrective action systems
Certifications
Technical or trade certifications aligned with the discipline
Preferred certifications include
API (American Petroleum Institute) certifications
ASQ (American Society for Quality), such as CQA or CQE
NACE (coating inspection) or AWS (welding inspection), depending on the scope
Minimum Experience
5 to 10 years of experience in Oil and Gas, Energy, or related industrial projects
Experience supporting capital projects or EPC environments
Exposure to both field construction and project quality systems
Preferred Qualifications
Experience working with systems such as EMCAPS and OIMS
Prior experience acting as Quality Lead or Quality Manager on projects
Experience with contractor and supplier quality management
Exposure to global or multi-site projects
Work Environment and Requirements
Willingness to travel to project sites, including domestic and international locations
Ability to work in office and field environments
Capable of supporting multiple projects simultaneously