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SOME BASIC INTERVIEW QUESTIONS
QA/QC ENGINEER / INSPECTOR
QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
1. Describe the difference between QA & QC? Answer: Quality Control is the operational techniques (Inspection, Examination & Testing) that are used to fulfill requirements for quality. Quality Assurance is the system of action
and planning needed to provide confidence that a Product or Service will satisfy
quality requirements
2. What do quality system audits evaluate?
Answer: The degree of quality system conformance to established requirements.
3. Saudi Aramco has adopted the basic framework and definitions of the International Quality Management System Standards ISO-9000 Series. This has been done to provide universal understanding and improve communication between the COMPANY and prospective CONTRACTORS whose Quality Management System is congruent with the ISO-9000 Series. Describe the basic elements of an ISO 9000 Series Quality Program?
Answer: Quality Management & Quality Assurance Standards per ISO-9000 Quality Management Systems per ISO-9001, 9002, 9003 Quality Plan Guidelines per ISO 10005
SCHEDULE “Q” - Is describe a minimum requirement for Contractor Quality System ISO 9001 - Quality Management System requirements ISO 9000 - Quality Management System Fundamental and Vocabulary
QUALITY PROCEDURE - Is used to establish instruction for inspection and control of all construction
Activities. This will apply to the incoming materials, intermediary and final works.
QA - system of action and planning needed to provide confidence that a product or services
will satisfy the quality requirements.
QC - is the operational techniques (Inspection, Examination & Testing) that are used to fulfill
quality requirements.
QUALITY CONTROL PROCEDURE - Is a document that details the specific steps needed to fulfill
the Quality activity in the ITP.
QUALITY CONTROL FORM - Is a writing documentation detailing a specific activity in the ITP and QC procedure.
A CODE - is a body of laws as of a nation, state or industry group, arranged systematically for
ease of use and reference.
A STANDARD - is a rule or a basis of comparison in measuring quality, quantity, content,
relative value and etc.
A SPECIFICATION - is a detailed description of parts or statement of particulars as to
actual or required quality, size and etc.
P&ID - Is a Piping & Instrument diagram show piping layout and detailed notes relating to piping
Instrumentation. This drawing is commonly referred to as the P&ID its object is to indicate all
process service lines, instrument and controls, equipment & data necessary for the design
MECH’L PIPING INSPECTION ENGINEER / INSPECTOR
- Shall be Conduct an Inspection in accordance with International Code & Standard
- Monitoring daily Piping activities
- Verify compliance according to project specification
- Preparing Quality Record
- Final acceptance documentation
NON-CONFORMING ITEMS
Inspection Disposition Reports
Requirement Form 175-311500 have been met.
MATERIALS:
All pipe and fittings SHALL have the material specification and grade stamped, stenciled,
or Otherwise clearly marked with permanent marking method.
STORAGE:
The following requirements SHALL apply to storage areas relevant to the particular project
- Verify and validate the above documents
- Installation Manual
- Perform the equipment, material pre-inspection
- See to it that the materials and or equipments are free from defects or damaged during transportation
- Material or Equipment shall be in accordance with company Material Requisition, approved Standard and Specification.
- Fill in the necessary information on the checklist liked, name of the item received, serial number, vendor name, material requisition, material inspector signature, inspection date…
- Once the inspection was carried out all the pertaining documents should be submitted to Saudi Aramco for signature and acceptance.
FINAL DISPOSITION REPORT includes the following:
- Narrative details of Quality activities performed during manufacturing and fabrication of the equipment or material.
- Copies of Saudi Aramco approved waivers
- All SA-175 Contractor witness inspections.
- Copies of supplier Quality Records as specified in SA-175.
- Copies of all NCR’s with final dispositions and resolutions.
- Outstanding punch list items from pre-shipment inspections.
- Verify that all the requirements specified on the Saudi Aramco Inspection
Items found to be nonconforming at receiving inspection shall be clearly identified and
Controlled using Non Conformance Report (NCR) Procedure: KGF-PM-6008-001,
Segregate and place on the hold area and attached “HOLD Tag”.
CAR - Corrective Action Request issued by the QA/QC manager to the department.
responsible for nonconforming products.
MATERIAL RECEIVING
- Before inspection takes place, construction department should submit Request for Inspection (RFI) to the QA/QC department.
- RFI includes SAIC.
Purchase Order
Delivery Note
Packing List