Job Title: QA/QC Engineer
Department: Integrity & Reliability Engineering – QA/QC Division

Job Purpose
The QA/QC Engineer supports the QA/QC Lead in implementing quality assurance and control strategies across CAT IV–VI projects. This role acts as the primary liaison between the Project Management Teams (PMTs) and the Projects QA/QC Section, ensuring robust quality control through inspection coordination, contractor performance evaluation, and structured reporting. The position requires balanced deployment of QA/QC resources, workload optimization, and proactive surveillance to drive continuous improvement.

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.
Job Challenges Managing equitable deployment of QA/QC inspectors across projects of varying scale and urgency. Ensuring early alignment of quality standards with project teams. Identifying performance and procedural weaknesses through multi-site assessments. Ensuring effective closure of non-conformities and systemic quality issues.
Generic Accountabilities Safety, Health & Environment: Comply with all relevant CLIENT safety and environmental standards. Qatarization: Support the development and mentorship of Qatari personnel (mandatory for expatriates). Compliance: Adhere to anti-trust, competition laws, and firewall procedures.
Qualifications & Certifications 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).
Experience 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.
Skills & Competencies 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.