QA/QC SUPERVISOR

Role Overview

QA/QC Supervisor at Nabors. The role oversees quality assurance and quality control activities for the fabrication, assembly, inspection, repair, refurbishment, and testing of drilling equipment including Top Drive, Catwalk, Casing Drive Systems, and associated components.

Company Overview

Nabors is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry with operations in approximately 20 countries. The company has established a global network of people, technology, and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient, and responsible hydrocarbon production. Nabors leverages core competencies in drilling, engineering, automation, data science, and manufacturing to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower carbon world.

Role Purpose

To supervise and coordinate all QA/QC activities across fabrication, assembly, inspection, repair, refurbishment, and testing operations. The role ensures compliance with approved drawings, specifications, industry standards, and customer requirements while leading the QA/QC team to maintain product quality and support continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Supervision & Oversight

• Supervise and coordinate QA/QC activities for fabrication, assembly, inspection, repair, refurbishment, and testing of Top Drive, Catwalk, Casing Drive Systems, and other drilling equipment.
• Ensure receiving inspections, in-process inspections, final inspections, and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) are performed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), procedures, and applicable industry standards.
• Assign and monitor daily inspection activities and ensure timely completion of assigned quality activities.

Team Leadership

• Provide technical guidance to QA/QC Inspectors.
• Review inspection results and provide feedback to the team.
• Exercise appropriate authority within the assigned QA/QC scope to accept or reject work based on approved requirements.
• Stop nonconforming work when necessary.

Welding & Fabrication Quality

• Review Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), welder qualifications, and material certificates.
• Review related welding documentation to ensure compliance with approved requirements and applicable codes and standards.
• Ensure welding, fabrication, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), and dimensional inspection activities comply with approved requirements and applicable codes and standards.

Non-Conformance & Issue Management

• Review and coordinate Non-Conformance Reports (NCR).
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Verify implementation of approved dispositions.
• Initiate NCRs when necessary.
• Escalate significant or recurring quality issues to Quality Management and Engineering as required.

Supplier & Subcontractor Quality

• Coordinate supplier inspections, surveillance, and first article inspections.
• Coordinate supplier audits and qualification activities.
• Monitor supplier quality performance.
• Support supplier development and corrective action activities.

Engineering Coordination

• Coordinate with Engineering on material substitutions, deviations, and concessions.
• Coordinate with Engineering on repair dispositions and technical clarifications.
• Ensure approved dispositions and technical requirements are properly implemented and documented.

Quality Documentation & Records

• Review and verify inspection reports prior to product or equipment release.
• Review and verify Inspection Release Notes (IRN), FAT records, NDT reports, material certificates, data books, and Certificates of Conformance prior to product or equipment release.
• Review and verify other quality documentation prior to product or equipment release.

Equipment Calibration & Control

• Ensure measuring, inspection, and test equipment used by the QA/QC team is suitable for the intended application.
• Ensure equipment is available when required, properly maintained, calibrated, and within its valid calibration period.

Compliance & Management Systems

• Ensure QA/QC activities are performed in accordance with the company Quality Management System.
• Ensure QA/QC activities comply with API Q1 requirements and applicable API specifications.
• Ensure QA/QC activities comply with internal procedures, engineering requirements, and customer specifications.

Audit Support

• Support and participate in internal audits, customer audits, supplier audits, and API audits.
• Coordinate preparation and verification of relevant quality records.
• Address assigned audit findings.
• Monitor corrective actions through closure.

Aftermarket & Operations Support

• Provide QA/QC support for equipment repair, overhaul, and servicing.
• Provide QA/QC support for field activities and aftermarket operations.
• Address warranty issues and other quality-related matters involving drilling equipment and associated components.

Quality Reporting & Performance Monitoring

• Monitor inspection status, NCRs, supplier quality performance, and corrective actions.
• Monitor assigned quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Provide regular reports and updates to Quality Management.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve inspection practices, documentation, and supplier performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve product quality and QA/QC processes.
• Support lessons learned initiatives.
• Support corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Authority & Decision-Making

• Exercise the necessary authority to make decisions within the defined scope of work.
• Escalate issues as required.
• Escalate unresolved or critical quality issues to the appropriate authority.

QHSE Objectives

• Support and participate in achieving the organization's Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment (QHSE) objectives.
• Support and participate in continuous improvement initiatives related to QHSE.

General Responsibilities

• Perform assigned duties in accordance with company policies, procedures, Quality Management System requirements, and established quality objectives.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Aftermarket, Sales, vendors, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure operational effectiveness.
• Be accountable for the quality, accuracy, and timeliness of assigned work.
• Report any nonconformities, risks, or concerns that may impact quality, legal or regulatory compliance, safety, environmental performance, or customer satisfaction.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Welding Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline.

Certifications

• Relevant certification in Welding Inspection, NDT, Quality Management, or API-related disciplines is preferred.

Professional Knowledge

• Knowledge of API Q1 is preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable API product specifications is preferred.
• Knowledge of AWS/ASME requirements is preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 principles is preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 7–10 years of relevant QA/QC experience in manufacturing, fabrication, repair, or servicing of oilfield, drilling, or heavy mechanical equipment.
• Minimum 2–3 years of supervisory or team-lead experience in a QA/QC environment is preferred.
• Hands-on experience with welding inspection, dimensional inspection, material verification, NDT coordination, FAT, supplier inspection, and quality documentation.
• Experience working in an OEM, oilfield equipment manufacturer, drilling equipment, or similar heavy-engineering environment is highly preferred.
• Experience supporting API Q1 audits, supplier audits, customer inspections, NCR investigations, and corrective action activities is preferred.

Skills & Competencies

Technical Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of fabrication, welding, machining, assembly, inspection, testing, and repair of drilling equipment.
• Ability to review engineering drawings, specifications, WPS/PQR, and material certificates.
• Ability to review NDT reports, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and quality documentation.
• Good understanding of Non-Conformance Reports (NCR), root cause analysis, corrective actions, supplier quality, and deviation control processes.

Leadership & Supervision

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to guide QA/QC Inspectors.
• Ability to coordinate quality activities.

Communication & Collaboration

• Good communication and coordination skills for working with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, vendors, customers, and other stakeholders.

Business & Analytical Skills

• Ability to make sound quality decisions, prioritize activities, and escalate critical quality issues when required.
• Proficient in technical reporting and documentation.
• Proficient in standard Microsoft Office applications.

Additional Information

Nabors is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibiting discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, religion, age, color, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer,