Senior QAQC Engineer (Netherlands)
About the Company -
Fearnley Group is committed to the growth and development of our people through continuous training and support. We share this vision with every member of our team, promoting a culture built on respect, loyalty, commitment, responsibility, integrity, and honesty.
With the dedication of our personnel, we aim to establish a presence in every key oil field centre worldwide, delivering local solutions that reduce non-productive time from Drilling and Well Completion Equipment Failures and maximize operational efficiency.
About the Role -
As a Senior QA/QC Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality and compliance of drilling and completion equipment. Reporting to the Regional Supervisor, your responsibilities include mill surveillance, inspection program implementation, third-party monitoring, equipment qualification, auditing, and customer liaison. You will oversee inspection personnel, conduct verification checks, witness pressure testing, and assess equipment damage. Additionally, you will ensure compliance with industry standards such as NS-1™, NS-2™, DS-1, and API, supporting drill string failure prevention and quality assurance initiatives.
Responsibilities -
Mill surveillance of new manufacture drill string components, OCTG and other drilling and completion equipment
Implementation of inspection programs and standards
Third party monitoring of inspection companies
Producing the necessary reports covering your work activities
Knowledge for the release of equipment
Monitoring of equipment assembly and disassembly
Witnessing of pressure testing, etc. as per customer requirements
Working in accordance with the Companies Procedures and Quality System
Implementing the company’s inspection standards NS-1™ and NS-2™ along with clients other standards such as DS-1 and API where applicable
Knowledge and understanding of the different specifications
Drillstring Failure Prevention
Drillstring Equipment Technical Procurement
Drillstring Equipment Pre-load out Audits
Auditing and Equipment Qualification, etc.
Third party monitoring of inspection personnel
Auditing of machine shops, supply companies and pre-load out equipment
Verification checks
Customer liaison
Equipment qualification and equipment damage assessment
Non-conformance reporting
Reporting for customers or projects as required
Qualifications -
8+ years of relevant experience – 3rd party QAQC servicing major oil & gas companies, covering range of drilling and completion equipment
Experience in servicing/ maintenance/ QC in Drill string, MWD/ LWD, Motors, Liner Hangers, Well Heads
Awareness/ experience with inspection to NS standards
Strong communication skills (written and oral)
Team player, Self-motivated with sound technical understanding
Seniority Level -
Mid Senior Level
Industry -
Oil and Gas
Job Functions -
Quality Assurance
Skills -
Measurement while Drilling, LWD, NS-2™, Wellhead Operations, Drilling Engineering, Site Inspections, Quality Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Control