QA/QC Engineer

Job description / Role

Qualification

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (or equivalent) from a recognized university.

IRCA certified QMS lead auditor.

Welding inspector certification (CSWIP 3.1/AWS-CWI), painting inspector certification (BGAS Grade-2/NACE Level-2), and NDT Level-2 certification in RT, MT, UT, and PT (ASNT/ACCP) - mandatory. Equivalent international certifications acceptable.

IIW-Welding engineer/NDT Level-3 and advanced NDT certifications (PAUT, TOFD, Auto UT, etc.) - advantageous.

Professional memberships/affiliations with recognized institutions (ASNT/AWS/TWI/NACE/ASQ-CMQ&OE/MCQI-CQP, etc.) - desirable.

Experience

• Minimum 15 years' experience in construction of major greenfield or brownfield process plants in oil & gas, including large-scale solar (photovoltaic) projects.
• Worked with major EPIC contractors/end-users in similar positions, responsible for QA of piping/mechanical discipline construction and commissioning.
• Strong working knowledge of QA/QC aspects, testing requirements, and acceptance criteria for piping systems, rotating/static equipment, and mechanical disciplines.
• Good knowledge and application of international codes and standards (ASME, TEMA, ASTM, API, ISO, AWS, BS EN, NACE, IOGP, Shell DEP, MESC).
• Experience managing discipline inspectors, coordinating inspections/testing, and monitoring KPI performance.
• Experience in quality surveillance programs, completion management systems (CMS), inspection & test records (ITRs), technical integrity verification (TIV), flawless project delivery (FPD), project quality health check (PQHC) programs.
• Experience implementing and conducting pre-qualification/QMS/technical compliance checks, quality walkthroughs, and audits.
• Ability to resolve complex QA/QC issues and disputes in multidisciplinary, multicultural project environments.

Primary duties and responsibilities

QA/QC document management

• Support contractors in identifying and submitting QA/QC documents (ITPs, QCPs, welding/NDT/HT/painting procedures, MARs, etc.) in line with construction programs.
• Assist functional supervisor in review/approval of QMS, engineering, and procurement documents.

Project QA/QC implementation

• Ensure implementation of project QA/QC requirements at site and supplier/subcontractor works in compliance with project specifications.
• Organize pre-activity review meetings, attend quality walkthroughs, and QA/QC weekly meetings.

Inspection & testing oversight

• Conduct surveillance of on-site/off-site structural, piping, pipeline, and equipment erection activities.
• Monitor surface preparation and painting activities; identify potential/actual non-conformances and direct corrective actions.
• Initiate or ensure NCRs for recurrent observations and non-conformities; follow up for RCA, correction, corrective/preventive action, and timely closeout.
• Monitor compilation of material test certificates and construction records; ensure traceability.
• Verify implementation of preservation management systems.

System & process monitoring

• Ensure contractors maintain and update inspection/test registers and calibration records.
• Ensure systems/processes/procedures/databases are established to maintain inspection/test status and allow statistical analysis.
• Monitor KPIs, special processes, and personnel performance.

Audit & compliance

• Participate in project QHSE audits and pre-qualification audits of vendors/suppliers/subcontractors.
• Conduct ITP/QCP/MS/process/activity-level compliance audits/checks.

Team & stakeholder management

• Monitor contractor/subcontractor/third-party inspectors, engineers, and subordinates; provide guidance and support, reporting to functional supervisor.
• Implement and enforce the organization's quality management system requirements.

Safety & work environment

• Spend at least 50% of time exposed to construction site and prevailing climatic conditions.
• Ensure personal safety and the safety of others affected by project activities, whether directly controlled or not.