Job Detail

Job Title

QA/QC Technician

Work Schedule

Sunday-Thursday

Department

Well Operations

Work Location

Erbil Office

Reports to

Drilling and Workover Team Lead

Transportation

As per Company Policy

Subordinates

Not Applicable

Accommodation

As per Company Policy

Employment Type

Permanent

Application Deadline

10 August 2025

Start Date

1 September 2025

Other details

Three months’ probation

Position Summary:

The QA/QC Technician reports to the Drilling & Workover Team Lead.

The role is responsible for the management, coordination and inspections of all drilling & workover activities.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

Role Synopsis:

The functions to be managed by this position include but are not limited to:

• QAQC of local machine shops, all premium connections
• make up and pressure testing of critical well components
• fabrication and other sub-contractor systems and process
• failure investigation for the contractor’s equipment
• QMS audit for service suppliers
• coordination of 3^rd party inspection companies
• Support operational requirements where required.
• Technical evaluation of QAQC criteria for Wells related tenders.

Key Accountabilities:

Key roles and responsibilities include:

• Help develop, implement and maintain HKN’s minimum standards for all Wells local and international contractors.
• Ensure contractor delivery to international and contract standards by managing scheduled tiered multi-level field, facility and procedure & data QAQC audits.
• Schedule follow up reviews and tracking of Quality related action items.
• Perform trouble shooting, root cause analysis and incident investigation reports.
• Assign responsibilities and tasks to expat and national team members dependent on skill sets, experience, and knowledge.
• To liaise and facilitate feedback on Quality and technical issues with the HKN Wells department and SCM managers.
• Arrange and facilitate contractor performance improvement meetings as and when required.
• Ensure all service providers meet international standards (API, ISO, IADC) and best practices as appropriate.
• Ensure on-going QAQC audits are tracked
• Technical focal point for OCTG, tubing refurbishment and local API machine shop contracts.
• Technical input to contracts.
• Coordinate and liaise with 3^rd party inspection teams (both local and international).
• Lead preparation and technical evaluation of QAQC criteria for Wells tenders. Provide support to SCM/discipline engineers for preparation, execution and management of tenders and contracts.
• Provide additional technical input and support to various wells teams when required

Leadership and Behavioral Traits:

• Strong leadership skills, demonstrated in the leadership of operating teams.
• A proven ability to coach, train and mentor local & international staff in best industry practices.
• A strong team player with self-motivation skills and the ability to work independently is essential.
• Informed Judgment: Uses good practice and sound judgement to deliver safe and competitive operations. Knows when to escalate issues or request additional technical input.
• Commitment and Engagement: Inspires deep personal commitment in others about delivering the plan focused on continuous improvement.