Job title
Quality Assurance Engineer – EPC Oil & Gas Projects
Location
Flexible / Project-based (onshore or offshore assignments as required)
Employment type
Full-time, permanent
Visa and work authorization
Applicants must have legal authorization to work in their location. Sponsorship is not available.
Job summary
The Quality Assurance Engineer will establish, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) across large EPC oil & gas projects. This role ensures compliance with project specifications, international standards, regulatory requirements, and company quality policies across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
The role is ideal for engineers with strong attention to detail, experience in large-scale projects, and a proactive approach to quality assurance and continuous improvement.
Key responsibilities
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Develop, implement, and maintain project-specific Quality Assurance plans and procedures
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Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, client standards, and oil & gas industry codes (API, ASME, ASTM, IEC, etc.)
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Review project specifications, drawings, and contracts to identify quality requirements
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Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to embed quality requirements into deliverables
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Lead internal and external quality audits across all project phases
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Establish and monitor quality KPIs and performance metrics
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Manage document control systems and ensure proper quality documentation
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Review and approve Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements, and quality procedures
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Oversee vendor and subcontractor quality assurance processes
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Participate in vendor qualification and pre-award audits
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Implement non-conformance reporting (NCR) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
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Conduct root cause analysis for quality issues and track closure actions
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Support client and third-party inspections and audits
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Drive continuous improvement initiatives across projects
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Provide QA training and awareness sessions to project teams
Quality & compliance duties
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Ensure adherence to ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems, project contract requirements, regulatory requirements, and company QA/QC procedures
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Monitor quality risks and recommend mitigation strategies
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Ensure traceability and records retention for all critical project materials and processes
Required qualifications and experience
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Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor (preferred)
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3 to 10 years of experience in Quality Assurance within EPC oil & gas projects
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Experience in upstream, midstream, or downstream projects preferred
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Proven experience in large-scale EPC project environments
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Experience with vendor quality surveillance and audits
Why apply
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Work on technically challenging EPC oil & gas projects
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Lead quality assurance and compliance across engineering, procurement, and construction phases
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Opportunity to drive continuous improvement and risk mitigation initiatives
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Professional development in a collaborative project environment