API Auditor

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

. Operate as a contract team member supporting the American Petroleum Institute (API) .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • ChinaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in conducting Quality Management Systems audits within the oil and gas industry, with a strong focus on technical specifications and management system standards such as API Spec Q1. Proficient in preparing detailed audit reports and effectively communicating findings in English.

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Auditing ExperienceQuality Management SystemsAPI Spec Q1 KnowledgeTechnical Document InterpretationOil And Gas Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Quality Management Systems AuditsTechnical AuditsMachining KnowledgeHeat Treatment KnowledgeWelding KnowledgeCoating KnowledgeNDE KnowledgeTechnical Document InterpretationReport WritingPPE Usage

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Auditor Certification

Industry Keywords

Oil And GasManufacturingService IndustriesPerformance CriteriaManagement SystemsContract Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate as a contract team member supporting the American Petroleum Institute (API)
Receive additional auditor training
Perform Quality Management Systems audits of manufacturing and oil and natural gas service organizations
Perform technical audits against product specifications, performance criteria, management systems, and contract requirements
Conduct audits at assigned client locations
Travel to and from audit locations
Prepare audit reports and reporting in English
Work in varied environments, including offices, confined spaces, and elevated locations

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or equivalent GED with technical training required
University or College (post-secondary) degree in a technical field preferred
At least four years of appropriate technical/quality work experience
Minimum of two years of auditing experience or two years of professional experience, or two years combining auditing and professional experience
Oil and gas industry experience or experience in similar manufacturing and/or service industries
Working knowledge of machining, heat treatment, welding, coating, and NDE
Ability to identify design, performance/testing, material, marking, packing, and shipping requirements from technical documents
Working knowledge of applicable management system standards, including API Spec Q1
Effective English speaking, reading, writing, and reporting skills
Fluent in the local language of the audits where the auditor lives and works
Ability to travel to audit locations using common transportation
Ability to work in hot and cold temperatures, office environments, confined spaces, and at heights
Ability to climb vertical ladders and construction staging of various heights
Ability to use small tools and wear required PPE
Auditor certification or equivalent experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities, including recognized auditor certification, qualifying oil and gas audit or technical experience, or verifiable technical/auditing competence

Benefits

Comp & perks

Additional training
Travel arrangements provided as required
Potential for permanent employment if parties agree