QA/QC Engineer
Site-based role - Qatar Onshore
Contract role till 31/12/2028
Working location:
Qatar Onshore (Site-based)
Contract type:
Fixed-term contract until 31/12/2028
Key responsibilities:
Support vendor/contractor in finalizing the Vendor Document Requirement Listing (VDRL) and submission schedule in line with manufacturing, inspection, and testing programs, ensuring timely review and approval.
Assist functional supervisor in review of relevant QMS, engineering and vendor quality documents and conduct Project Quality Health Check (PQHC), process/procedural/technical compliance checks and audits.
Ensure identification and regularization of deviations to project technical requirements and Preferred Manufacturers List (PML).
Attend Criticality Rating Assessment workshops and ensure identification of Quality Intervention Levels/Material Certification Requirements (BS EN 10204).
Coordinate with discipline engineers for input when approving vendor quality documents and finalizing intervention levels in ITPs, review third-party inspector CVs for FAT/functional testing.
Ensure implementation and compliance of project supplier QA/QC requirements, engagement of qualified personnel, and use of calibrated inspection test equipment by contractors/vendors/manufacturers during various phases of P.O execution.
Coordinate and attend pre-inspection meetings, vendor qualification audits/inspections, and weekly QA/QC meetings.
Ensure timely submission and review of contractor and third-party inspection visit reports; identify potential or actual non-conformances and direct contractors/vendors in taking corrective and preventive actions. Escalate as needed.
Initiate or ensure initiation of NCRs for recurrent surveillance observations and non-conformities and coordinate/follow up for RCA/corrective actions and close out.
Review and ensure MRB are compiled as per the approved index, with MTCs/inspection/test records traceable and retrievable.
Ensure appropriate systems/processes/computer databases are established by contractors to maintain and report P.O/equipment-wise status of vendor quality documents, CV approvals, inspection notifications, reports submission, manufacturing, inspection, and test status.
Ensure timely submission and review of weekly/monthly supplier QA/QC status reports and raise performance issues to the attention of the functional supervisor.
Monitor contractor/third-party inspectors and engineers' performance, provide necessary support/guidance, and report to the functional supervisor.
Ensure own safety and the safety of others affected by business activities.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (or equivalent) from a recognized university.
IRCA Certified QMS Lead Auditor.
Welding Inspector/Engineer, Painting Inspector, NDT Level-2/3, API Certifications, or similar qualification.
Membership/certification from a recognized professional institution (MCQI-CQP, ASQ-CMQ&OE) is desirable.
15 years' experience in supplier QA/QC function in major process plants (such as refinery, NGL/LNG plants, petrochemical complex) in the oil & gas sector. Experience in GCC is desirable.
Strong knowledge of QA/QC aspects of procurement, manufacturing, inspection, testing and acceptance of various static/rotating equipment, process piping components.
Experience performing, coordinating, and managing global inspection/testing activities at vendor/manufacturer sites and managing vendor inspection teams.
Proficiency in preparation, review, and approval of procurement/vendor/manufacturer quality documents (purchase specifications, ITRs, MR, TBEs, quality plans, ITPs, QCPs, FAT, welding, NDT, HT, material testing, other test methods and procedures, MRBs, inspection reports, release notes).
Experience performing supplier evaluation, qualification audits, and performance monitoring.
Good understanding and experience with IT/software systems supporting supplier QA/QC, maintaining and reporting PO/equipment status, inspection notifications, report submissions, manufacturing, inspection, and test status.
Strong knowledge of product marking (ASME/API/UL/FM) and application of international codes and standards (ASME, TEMA, ASTM, API, ISO, BS EN, NACE, IOGP, and others), and those relevant to the role.
Effective communicator able to work in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments and conduct pre-inspection meetings with various stakeholders.
Experience implementing and conducting pre-qualification/QMS/quality compliance checks and audits, quality walkthroughs of organizations and project activities.
Ability to resolve complex QA/QC issues and disputes arising from differing interpretations of project technical requirements and scope of work.
Work schedule:
Site-based with requirements as per project needs
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a prestigious project in the oil & gas sector, contributing your expertise to a dynamic and multicultural team environment. If you are an experienced QA/QC professional seeking a challenging role, we encourage you to apply.