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Pipecare Group

In-line inspection for pipeline integrity

Quality and HSE Manager/Director

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
No salary listed
Senior
Zug, Switzerland
In PersonCandidates must be based in Switzerland; extensive international business travel is required.
Manufacturing Quality & TestValidation, Compliance & Quality Systems

About the job

Requirements
  • Background in Mechanical or Electronics Engineering and QM certificates.
  • Fluent English.
  • ISO 9001 certification and work experience in internal auditing, documentation, and quality management systems.
  • At least 5 years of experience in a managerial position, preferably in the oil and gas industry, in a medium-sized organization of 200 to 500 people.
  • Experience in quality management and quality control at companies with non-standard production or assembly lines that needed flexibility to meet client requirements.
  • Some international exposure.
  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to walk and climb, including maneuvering in a refinery or plant environment and accessing elevated platforms via ladders and stairwells.
  • Ability to communicate effectively through speech, hearing, or other communication capabilities.
  • Ability to maintain focus and multitask effectively.
  • Ability to wear safety equipment as required for personal protection in manufacturing environments, when needed.
  • Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform office duties and travel to off-site locations when necessary.
Responsibilities
  • Define Quality Management and HSE policies and strategies and report them to top management.
  • Define competencies for Quality Department team members.
  • Oversee performance across all Quality and HSE aspects, both in the office and at sites.
  • Decide on recruitment of Quality staff based on required competencies.
  • Promote competency development for personnel in Quality and HSE in the office and at sites.
  • Approve company procedures, including manual procedures and those in the IT ERP system.
  • Set quality, health, and safety standards.
  • Design and implement all Quality and HSE activities.
  • Recommend departmental resource budgets, including assets and people, to top management.
  • Train Quality personnel in process areas, including internal auditors and HSE.
  • Approve Quality and HSE documents and records, as well as Quality Team outputs.
  • Implement all applicable standards within PIPECARE.
  • Decide on non-conformities in the corrective action register.
  • Format and approve the effectiveness of actions taken against non-conformities.
  • Identify new quality concepts and implement suitable ones.
  • Evaluate the performance of processes, products, and Quality Team members.
  • Monitor the performance of internal auditors.
  • Qualify the company's internal auditors for its systems.
  • Conduct all types of Quality audits within PIPECARE.
  • Approve all Quality and HSE plans.
Desired Qualifications
  • Managerial experience in the oil and gas industry.

About the company

Pipecare Group provides in-line inspection and integrity services for oil and gas pipelines. It helps pipeline operators around the world keep their systems safe by delivering precise inspection data that supports maintenance, repair, and deterioration predictions. The company uses technologies like UTCD sensors and caliper geometry tools to collect accurate information and then offers end-to-end services—from inspection and assessment to repair and ongoing integrity management—through service contracts. This sets Pipecare apart by offering a global, integrated suite of pipeline integrity solutions focused on delivering clear data and actionable insights for safe operation and compliance with industry standards. The goal is to prevent incidents, ensure safety, and keep pipelines compliant with regulations through reliable, data-driven maintenance programs.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Baar, Switzerland

Founded

1998

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What believers are saying

  • The May 2026 Switzerland-France expansion deepens European customer access and shortens turnaround times.
  • PIPECARE reported a major India multi-diameter pigging completion in June 2026.
  • Revelio data shows 509 employees in March 2026 and 168 active 2026 job postings.

What critics are saying

  • The February 2026 Syria JV exposes PIPECARE to sanctions, payment delays, and reputational damage.
  • Oil and gas operator spending drives revenues; project pauses hit utilization quickly.
  • Foreign expansion demands field teams and tool readiness; execution misses erode margins by 2027.

What makes Pipecare Group unique

  • PIPECARE’s crawler platform handles no-flow, unpiggable pipelines from 8 to 56 inches.
  • Its 2026 Europe expansion pairs Swiss headquarters with a French tool-management center.
  • UTCD, ITAG, EMAT, and caliper tooling create a broad inspection stack.

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6 month growth

19%

1 year growth

19%

2 year growth

19%