David Helliwell

Background

About David Helliwell

I am a Quality Management professional with 30+ years of experience delivering QA/QC leadership on some of the world’s largest and most complex projects — including power generation (fossil, nuclear, combined cycle), oil & gas, EPC, and multi-billion-dollar mega-projects such as Chevron’s Gorgon, Wheatstone, and FGP. My expertise covers welding, NDT, rotating equipment, pressure systems, valves, commissioning, and compliance — supported by deep knowledge of international codes and standards. I have consistently driven measurable improvements in quality outcomes: reducing rework, ensuring audit success, and strengthening safety and compliance across global teams. Today, I work as an independent consultant and founder of a Quality Consulting practice, combining AI-driven data analysis with my decades of field experience to provide: Independent QA/QC oversight and audits Mentoring for QA leaders and project teams Process improvement strategies that protect budgets, schedules, and safety I am strongly committed to health, safety, and environmental standards while maintaining a commercial focus on project success. Let’s connect if you are leading a $1B+ project and want to strengthen QA/QC performance, reduce risks, and build capability within your team.