Karwan Hassan
About Karwan Hassan
Karwan Hassan is the Sarta EPF QA/QC Manager at Chevron in Iraq, with extensive experience in quality management and engineering roles in the oil and gas industry.
Current Role at Chevron
Karwan Hassan is currently serving as the Sarta EPF QA/QC Manager at Chevron in Iraq. In this capacity, he oversees visual inspections and non-destructive examinations (NDE) including those performed by third-party subcontractors. He manages construction processes, plant equipment, inspection personnel certification, and internal Quality Management System (QMS) audits. Additionally, he is responsible for advancing quality achievement and performance improvement across the organization.
Previous Experience at Chevron
Before his current role, Karwan Hassan served at Chevron as Drilling and Completion QA/QC Supervisor from 2015 to 2018 in Erbil, Kurdistan, Iraq. His responsibilities included implementing and monitoring QA/QC processes to ensure project specifications were met during the drilling and completion phases.
Role at Qualitas International Certification Ltd.
From 2018 to 2020, Karwan Hassan worked at Qualitas International Certification Ltd. in the UK as a Qualitas Advisor & QMS IRCA Lead Auditor in Iraq. In this role, he provided advisory services and conducted QMS audits, ensuring compliance with international standards and improving quality management systems.
Experience with Western Zagros and Northstar Drillstem Testers
Karwan Hassan has significant experience in the oil and gas sector, having held roles with Western Zagros and Northstar Drillstem Testers. At Western Zagros, he worked as a Well-Site Drilling Engineer from 2012 to 2015 in Kurdistan-Iraq. Prior to that, he served as a DST Specialist/Field Engineer at Northstar Drillstem Testers from 2009 to 2012. In these roles, he contributed to the successful completion of drilling operations and performed specialized testing services.
Educational Background in Petroleum Engineering
Karwan Hassan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering from the University of Koya, achieved between 2006 and 2009. His academic background has provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles and practices, which he has applied throughout his professional career.
Quality Management and Inspection Responsibilities
In his various roles, Karwan Hassan has been responsible for developing quality plans, procedures, and instructions, and providing quality support and guidance to project teams. He coordinates tracking systems for material identification, manages contractor and vendor document submissions, and ensures the implementation of approved Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) processes. His work includes reviewing inspection findings, implementing corrective actions, and maintaining tracking registers to ensure continuous quality improvement.