Well Operations QA/QC Specialist

 

Job Title	Well Operations QA/QC Specialist	Work Schedule	Full time /Rotational 4/4
Department	Well Operations	Work Location	HKN Syria Fields, Al-Hasakah, Syrian Arab Republic– any of HKN’s site
Reports to	Syria Well Operations Manager	Start Date	To be confirmed
Subordinates	Not Applicable	Application Deadline	November 18, 2026
Contract Type	Open Contract	Other details	Three months’ probation

 

About Us:

HKN Syria Ltd. is a privately held, independent oil and gas company operating in the Syrian Arab Republic. HKN Syria operates the Suwaydiya, Rmeilan, Alyan, Karatchuk, Sazaba, Laylak, Hamzeh, and Oudeh fields and is comprised of 1,189 km². The fields share an Upper Cretaceous carbonate reservoir system, with the fractured "Massive" limestone as the principal producing horizon, with more than 2,100 wells mapped across the concession.

 At HKN, our strength lies in our highly experienced, diverse team, whose professionals bring insights from working across 80+ countries. We are committed to building a culture deeply rooted in our Core Values, which include Integrity, Respect, Commitment, Excellence, and Teamwork.

 

Position Summary   

The position oversees QA/QC activities for drilling and completion equipment, ensuring compliance with Company requirements and international standards. It conducts and monitors inspections, testing, audits, and equipment verification to ensure fitness for purpose. The role manages quality documentation, non-conformances, and equipment failure investigations. It ensures contractor and vendor compliance with applicable specifications and quality requirements. The position works closely with Well Operations and service providers to support safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

 

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Work Scope:

·         Enforcement of Vendor/Contractor procedures and specifications. International Specifications, and code compliance for Drilling and Completions equipment and components.

·         Provide quality assurance of drill pipe, BHA and specialty tools inspection for all Company business units. The tools and equipment may include, but are not limited to, drill pipe, BHA equipment, specialty drilling tools (mud motors, MWD/LWD, RSS), stabilizers, fishing tools, HWDP, API rotary connections, premium connections, casing/tubing, handling equipment, liner hangers, packers, frac sleeves, jars, power units, and cementing tools.

·         Review quality documentation, procedures and specifications to ensure that they are compliant to the required levels.

·         Ensure that third party equipment and personnel supplied for well drilling and completion activities are fit for purpose.

·         Review, verify and witness ITP/QCP for equipment used on the well are executed correctly and all required NDT, visual, dimensional inspections, gauging, applicable equipment function and pressure tests are performed correctly.

·         Review and ensure that the drill string/OCTG items used on the well are compliant with all relevant DS1, API and Company outlined standards and requirements.

·         Witness and perform surveillance of inspection activities on drill string equipment to ensure compliant with all relevant standards and all equipment are being used and calibrated correctly, and all personnel are qualified and competent.

·         Witness and monitor assembly/disassembly of BHA, testing, and completion subassemblies. Provide final reports denoting the equipment’s compliance or non- compliance with specifications and requirements.

·         Witness and monitor the inspections, test and build of liner hanger systems to verify correct arrangement, pressure testing and shear pinning of the tools to be in accordance with ITP, QCP, OEM specifications.

·         Perform rig audits, as requested by Company, to witness drill pipe handling and connection practices and inspect rig floor equipment for certifications, calibrations, and general condition.

·         Visit machine shop facilities to verify and ensure any manufacturing or repairs are as per the required specifications, equipment is in proper use and calibration, and all inspection, testing and gauging are performed by competent personnel.

 

Responsibilities:

·         Address daily QC issues, promotes quality awareness within the Team and reports key findings.

·         Coordinate with Well Operations Teams. Reviews and comments during the development phase of Projects.

·         Write, Review and Implement QA Plans, NCRs, Audit reporting, Inspection reporting and daily updates.

·         Specify quality requirements for manufacturing/fabrication and repair ensuring compliance to the same.

·         Steward Non-Conformance Reporting (NCR) and Deficiency Reporting System implementation and control for received goods (where applicable) and local contractor supplied goods and services.

·         Coordinate equipment failure investigations / root cause analysis (RCA).

·         Confirm documentation control for goods procured along with contractor services. 

·         Coordinate QMS assessments on all new and existing local goods and service contractors.  Additionally, conducts internal assessments of the Contractor QMS and compliance to Company QC requirements.

·         Coordinate equipment receiving inspections (where applicable).

·         Ensure Contractor/Vendor Traceability specifications are being followed.

·         Verify that Equipment Preventive Maintenance, Inspection and Test Programs (PMITP) and Inventory maintenance inspections are in place.

·         Act as Contractor key performance indicator (KPI) facilitator for service providers.

·         Participate and shares key lessons learned and/or other quality-related issues.

·         Interacts with the contractor’s agents to facilitate repairs on contractor owned quarantined goods (e.g. damaged, etc.) and provides oversight of repairs.

 

 

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

·         Comprehensive knowledge of drilling/completion operations.

·         Expert knowledge in areas of manufacture, design, inspection, and use of drill pipe, BHA components, liner hanger systems, and completion tools.

·         Knowledge of safety principles, implementation techniques and program maintenance skills.

·         Well versed in quality improvement techniques, resolving issues, carrying out root cause analysis and non-conformance investigations.

·         Data analysis and reporting skills.

·         Competent experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

·         Excellent Organization Skills and detailed oriented.

·         Excellent communications and inter-personal / leadership skills are essential.

·         Team player self-motivated with an ability to find solutions to new challenges

·         Ability to manage the relationship with key stakeholders.

·         Proven track record of result deliveries in challenging project environments.

·         Proficiency in API, ASNT, ASME, NACE and DS-1 Standards and specifications applicable to drilling, well test and completion activities

·         Knowledge of non-destructive testing NDT, Including VT, RT, UT, ECT PT, MT.