API Auditor

What You Will Need

• Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or equivalent GED with technical training required. University or College (post-secondary) degree in a technical field preferred.
• Experience Requirements: At least four years of appropriate technical/quality work experience. Minimum of two years of auditing experience or two years of professional experience (engineering, project planning, management, supervisory, manufacturing, etc.) OR two years of experience that combines auditing and professional. Oil and gas industry experience or experience in similar manufacturing and/or service industries. Participation in at least five management system audits is preferred.

Minimum Skill Set Requirements

• Working knowledge of the following manufacturing processes: Machining, Heat Treatment, Welding, Coating, and NDE
• Ability to identify the requirements from a technical document, as applicable: Design (dimensional requirements), Performance/ testing requirements, Material requirements, Marking requirements, Packing and shipping requirements

Auditing Skills

• Process-based experience
• Previous experience in NACE/IAF Code 17 and 18

Management System Knowledge

• API specifications (API Specs 5CT, 6A, 6D, Q1, etc.)

Training and Continuing Education

• Auditing techniques (ISO 9001, 14001, and/or OHSAS 18001 Lead Auditor Course, internal auditor training, ISO 19011 training, other lead auditor training.)
• MS standards (API Spec Q1, API Spec Q2, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001, etc.)
• Technical training (ASME inspections, welding, service industry training, etc.)

Certifications or Experience

• Previous certification as an auditor from a recognized national or international certification body
• Over four years of experience performing quality management system audits (third- or second-party audits) in the oil and gas industry
• Over seven years of technical experience in equipment manufacture, inspection, or other related activities within the oil and gas industry
• Technical and auditing competence that can be verified through referral, references, previous performance evaluation/observation reports, review of audit and inspection reports, or other documented reporting and evaluation
• Past documented performance history performing audits and/or other technically related services

Additional Requirements

• Speak, read, and write (including reporting) effectively in English
• Fluent in the local language of the audit(s) where the auditor lives and works

Environmental Conditions

• Travel to and from audit locations using common transportation
• At times, work may be performed in environments subject to hot and cold temperatures
• Some work may be performed in an office environment
• Some work may be performed in confined spaces, and it may be necessary to climb vertical ladders of various heights and construction staging of various heights
• The use of small tools and the wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), in accordance with safety procedures, may be required

About Us

We set out more than 160 years ago to promote the security of life and property at sea and preserve the natural environment. Today, we remain true to our mission and continue to support organizations facing a rapidly evolving seascape of challenging regulations and new technologies. Through it all, we are anchored by a vision and mission that help our clients find clarity in uncertain times. ABS is a global leader in marine and offshore classification and other innovative safety, quality, and environmental services. We’re at the forefront of supporting the global energy transition at sea, the application of remote and autonomous marine systems, cutting-edge technical solutions, and many more exciting advancements. Our commitment to safety, reliability, and efficiency is ever-present, guiding our clients to safer and more efficient operations.

Equal Opportunity

ABS and Affiliated Companies (ABS) will not pay a fee to any third-party agency without a valid ABS Master Service Agreement (MSA) authorized and signed by Human Resources. Any resume, CV, application, or other forms of candidate submission provided to any employee of ABS without a valid MSA on file will be considered property of ABS, and no fee will be paid.

Notice

This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job of the incumbent. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the principal job elements essential for making a fair decision regarding the pay structure of the job.