QA/QC Engineer

Summary: The QA/QC Engineer plays a crucial role in supporting the QA/QC Lead by implementing quality assurance and control strategies for CAT IV–VI projects. This position serves as the main link between Project Management Teams and the Projects QA/QC Section, focusing on quality control through inspections, contractor evaluations, and reporting. The role demands effective resource management and proactive quality surveillance to foster continuous improvement in project execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze project scopes to define appropriate quality verification activities.
• Review and validate contractor/supplier quality documents (e.g., PQP, PEP, ITPs, criticality assessments).
• Approve welding procedures, qualifications, and repair/testing documentation.
• Lead Pre-Inspection Meetings to align expectations before execution.
• Interpret radiographic films, assess defects, and recommend corrective actions.
• Coordinate inspections at sites and workshops, allocating CLIENT QC resources.
• Assign third-party inspectors for offsite manufacturing surveillance.
• Conduct audits on contractor procurement, engineering, construction, and QA processes.
• Evaluate CLIENT inspectors’ performance and recommend training for improvement.
• Identify lessons learned, recommend corrective actions, and promote continual improvement.
• Coordinate punch-list closure prior to mechanical acceptance.
• Oversee mechanical acceptance, pre-commissioning, and commissioning readiness.
• Enforce CLIENT’s HSE policies throughout project activities.
• Support cross-project QA/QC coordination and implementation of inspection strategies.
• Act as QA/QC focal point for PMTs, ensuring integration of quality requirements.
• Monitor inspector workloads, adjusting resources based on project priorities and risk.
• Conduct field surveillance audits and report on quality system effectiveness.
• Track contractor QA/QC performance, focusing on NCRs, CARs, and recurring issues.
• Generate quarterly performance reports with trend analysis and improvement actions.
• Monitor and escalate overdue or ineffective corrective actions.
• Validate readiness of QA/QC resources, especially for shutdowns and tie-in activities.

Key Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical or Metallurgical).
• Certified IRCA Quality Auditor (Lead Auditor status preferred).
• CSWIP 3.1 or 3.2 Welding Inspection certification (valid/current preferred).
• NDT Level II certification (valid certification preferred).
• Minimum 10 years’ QA/QC experience in oil & gas, including both greenfield and brownfield projects.
• Extensive background in shutdown execution within live LNG environments.
• Proven track record across engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction QA/QC activities.
• In-depth knowledge of international codes (ISO, ASME, API, AWS, NACE).
• Experience reviewing critical documentation like WPS, PQRs, and ITPs.
• Strong command of English (verbal and written).
• Computer proficiency and data analysis capability.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Leadership ability to guide QA/QC teams and delegate on behalf of the QA/QC Lead.
• Sound technical judgment and problem-solving skills.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Doha

Country: Qatar

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other