Exciting 2024 Update from Sandaig Engineering

As we race towards the end of Q1 2024, we decided it would be a great time to update everyone on what Sandaig Engineering accomplished in 2023 and our goals for the rest of this year.

We had our first three yearly ISO9001:2015 rectification audit from LRQA. We passed with no NC’s, observations or OFI’s (thanks to Debbie C for her support on this matter, it wouldn’t have been possible without her hard work!).

And the numbers below attest to the hard work of the whole Sandaig team last year!

We’re delighted to say that the Sandaig SEQual recertification is complete for another year. Sandaig was one of the first of cohort companies to receive SEQual certification in 2021.

What you are probably unaware of is that we have been involved with SEQual from before its inception representing two of our current clients on the OEUK QHSE work group defining the Quality requirements for SEQual. We also currently represent one of our clients on the ongoing QHSE work group.

Despite some challenging headwinds in the North Sea, we’re entering the sixth year of our contract with a major North Sea oil and gas operator.

Apart from the day-to-day QA/QC activities areas of interest would be the work we have done in changing out their offshore logistics provider transfer, receipt inspection, QA codes/Material Masters, Port and temp Equipment and the pre/ post contract award assurance model.

We have a long-term relationship with an international energy company to develop their corporate well engineering and supply chain QA/QC processes. We have recently been awarded a contract managing their in-country QA/QC activities. The first country we have begun supporting through this contract is Business Unit Germany.

We also helped another world-renowned energy company develop and execute their supplier assurance/audit program in 2023. The focus has been on key contract deliverables and the touch points between the customer and supplier.

As ever, Sandaig Engineering aims to be at the forefront of the industry and we are taking strides in the direction of NetZero. Our work on the renewables side of things expanded in 2023 and we picked up several small consultancy assignments. We also ran two “Quality Masterclasses” for ETZ and continue to support the Chartered Quality Institute’s Renewables special interest group where Robbie is the vice chair.

2024 is already gearing up to be a big year for everyone here at Sandaig Engineering. If you need any strategic or operational QA/QC support in 2024 it would be great to have a chat.

Contact us on robbie@sandaigengineering.com

Regards,

Sandaig Engineering

Case Study for Quality Professionals

🌟 Case Study – Develop and manage a vendor technical Q and HSE Schedule🌟

🔍 Dive into our case study from last year and see our expertise in action. Discover how we keep businesses ahead in the ever-evolving world of audit and supply chain assurance.

Need audit support? Reach out to Robbie OwenJackie Owen, or Debbie Collins. We’re here to help.

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Seeking Quality Auditors

🚀 Join Our Team at Sandaig Engineering! Lead Auditor 

We’re on the hunt for the brightest minds in auditing – particularly those looking for part-time opportunities. Whether you’re a consultant looking to fill your free time or seeking a semi-retirement role that keeps you engaged in the industry, we have a place for you.

Email Robbie at robbie@sandaigengineering.com for more information.

#SandaigEngineering#PartTimeOpportunity#QualityAssurance#JoinOurTeam

Sandaig Engineering’s Robbie Owen lends a hand to the CQI Renewables SIG

Sandaig Engineering QA/QC Consultancy to the Energy Sector very own Robbie Owen has been voted in to be the Vice Chair for the CQI | The Chartered Quality Institute Renewables Special Interest Group

Manned entirely by volunteers the CQI Renewables SIG aims to promote Quality within the Renewables Industry.

Thanks to Gregorio Acero for his time as Chair, congrats to Sara Johnson MSc CQP MCQI EnvDipNEBOSH MHFA on being voted in as the new Chair and Lisa Mudzikisi and Paul Robinson for all their support

#qualityassurance#qualitycontrol#engineering#renewables#quality#energy#qualitymanagement

Sandaig Engineering Announces a New Customer

Sandaig Engineering QA/QC Consultancy to the Energy Sector is proud to have been awarded a contract with INEOS Energy. We will be supporting INEOS Energy develop their QHSE Supplier audit processes and executing their supplier audit program.

Auditing is what Sandaig Engineering QA/QC Consultancy to the Energy Sector does and is in our DNA. 

We have vast experience helping energy companies with their corporate governance/ supplier audit programs and SME’s with their internal ISO certification auditing.

If Sandaig Engineering can help with your auditing requirements, contact 

Robbie OwenJackie Owen or Debbie Collins

#experience#engineering#audit#energy#qa

Jackie Offers Words of Advice to AGCC Business Bulletin

Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce invited Jackie our Business Development Manager to contribute to the Business Bulletin for April 2023.

What should people know?

Sandaig Engineering offers tailored QA/QC Consultancy solutions to the energy industry. We deliver strategic and operational quality consultancy within supply chain, engineering, and project management. Our consultants listen carefully to our customers, making sure we understand in detail what they need. Then we can offer a tailored solution that is suitable for their business.

What’s the biggest mistake companies make?

Companies that fail to understand what their market is and who their customers are will waste resources. Having a clear strategy to understand your market and customer base will allow companies to effectively use their resources to optimise customer engagement and add value within the organisation. There are many business development organisations promoting industry conferences and the like. However it is crucial to be selective about where to spend resources, time and ensure follow up.

What’s your top tip?

Quality Management can appear complex at times however the PDCA Plan-Do-Check-Act approach can be scaled for both simple and complex businesses. It is a four-stage approach for continually improving and problem-solving processes products or services. It involves systematically testing possible solutions, assessing the results, and implementing the ones that have been shown to work.

A Job Well Done- Some Quality Metrics

In September 2022 Sandaig Engineering celebrated their 4th birthday, Happy Birthday to us!

In October 2018 we were awarded our first contract. This was with Apache Corporation North Sea with a scope to review the QA/QC and HSE processes throughout the full supply chain lifecycle and manage day to day QA/QC activities.

Fast forward four years, we still support Apache and have a long-term Master Service Agreement with them. See below for some metrics, highlights and achievements.

Many thanks to the forward-looking folks at Apache who believed in us and took a chance.

#supplychain#qa#addingvalue#makingadifference

OWGP business transformation support reaps results.

Sandaig Engineering took part in the WEST business programme which sought to prepare organisations for transition into the growing offshore wind sector. This support was bespoke and needs led, helping businesses understand the offshore wind market and enter with confidence. OWGP undertook a Case Study of Sandaig Engineering which provides other organisations with an understanding of the services provided. Please follow the link below to view.

https://sandaigengineering.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/OWGP-Sandaig-Engineering-002-4.pdf

Sandaig Engineering exhibiting at ADIPEC 2022

Sandaig Engineering are delighted to be attending ADIPEC Exhibition and Conference and joining the Scotland Pavilion supported by Scottish Development International. We will be joining other Scottish businesses, active in the energy transition sector, to take the opportunity to exhibit our services, understand the market and forge partnerships for global growth. Being part of one of the world’s most influential energy events at ADIPEC 31 October – 3 November, in Abu Dhabi will allow us time to make connections, build relationships and share our knowledge and expertise with other companies who value quality within the energy sector.