QA/QC Engineer - Projects, Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I)
Location: Qatar - Onshore and Offshore facilitiesContract Type: Contract
Work Schedule: 6 days per week, 8-10 hours per day
Industry: Oil & Gas / Major Projects
Tentative Mobilization Date: January 2027
Job Overview
An experienced QA/QC Engineer - Electrical & Instrumentation (E&I) is required to support quality assurance and quality control activities across multiple engineering and construction projects. The role involves implementing and monitoring project quality programs, coordinating inspections, evaluating contractor performance, and ensuring compliance with industry codes, standards, and project specifications. Responsibilities cover both greenfield and brownfield projects, including shutdown activities within live operating facilities, with a focus on electrical and instrumentation systems.
Key Responsibilities
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Quality Assurance & Quality Control
- Implement and monitor project QA/QC programs and quality verification plans across engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, installation, and commissioning activities.
- Review project scopes of work to determine inspection requirements, verification activities, and quality surveillance priorities.
- Ensure compliance with project specifications, applicable international standards, and contractual quality requirements.
- Coordinate quality activities with project management teams, engineering disciplines, EPC contractors, and third-party inspection agencies.
- Monitor project QA/QC performance and prepare quality reports, dashboards, and performance metrics.
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E&I Inspection & Technical Quality Control
- Lead and participate in electrical and instrumentation quality verification and surveillance activities.
- Review technical documentation, including electrical drawings, instrument data sheets, cable routing layouts, single-line diagrams, loop diagrams, cause-and-effect diagrams, and control logic documentation.
- Review Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and Inspection and Test Records (ITRs) for site installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
- Ensure electrical and instrumentation equipment complies with hazardous area classifications, applicable certifications, and relevant technical specifications.
- Coordinate site and workshop inspections and ensure adequate inspection resources are assigned.
- Support the resolution of E&I technical issues affecting construction, commissioning, and start-up readiness.
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Vendor Quality & Procurement Inspection
- Review material requisitions, material approval documentation, and technical bid evaluations to ensure compliance with quality requirements.
- Assess equipment criticality and establish appropriate inspection and verification requirements.
- Review vendor and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Inspection and Test Plans.
- Participate in vendor kick-off meetings, pre-inspection meetings, and Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT).
- Review FAT procedures and support the preparation of inspection checklists.
- Coordinate third-party inspection activities and evaluate the technical suitability of E&I inspectors.
- Ensure quality compliance throughout equipment manufacturing, testing, and delivery.
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Non-Conformance & Corrective Action Management
- Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and Corrective Action Requests (CARs), including investigation, disposition, and closeout.
- Conduct or support Root Cause Failure Analysis (RCFA) and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
- Monitor quality deficiencies and ensure timely implementation of corrective measures.
- Identify lessons learned and recommend improvements to project quality processes.
- Coordinate E&I punch-list activities and ensure timely closeout prior to mechanical acceptance.
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Contractor & Inspection Team Management
- Monitor and evaluate the quality performance of EPC contractors, vendors, and inspection personnel.
- Coordinate with project engineers, construction supervisors, and discipline engineers on quality-related matters.
- Evaluate E&I QA/QC inspectors' performance and identify training and development requirements.
- Ensure effective deployment of inspection resources and balanced workload distribution.
- Conduct project quality coordination meetings and report quality performance to project management.
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Engineering & Project Support
- Provide E&I quality expertise during Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) reviews and preparation of technical scopes of work.
- Participate in engineering, procurement, and construction surveillance programs.
- Support multidisciplinary technical reviews to ensure compliance with project requirements.
- Assist in resolving technical and quality issues related to brownfield modifications, existing systems, and operational constraints.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSEQ) requirements throughout project execution.
Qualifications & Experience
Education & Certifications- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, or an equivalent engineering discipline.
- Certified Quality Auditor (IRCA) - Required, with proven experience leading external quality audits and conducting engineering and procurement assessments.
- IRCA Lead Auditor registration is preferred.
- Trade certifications in Electrical and/or Instrumentation disciplines are advantageous.
- Minimum 10 years of QA/QC experience in the oil and gas industry, covering both greenfield and brownfield projects.
- Extensive experience in shutdown projects, preferably within LNG facilities, involving live operating environments and restricted shutdown windows.
- Proven experience in QA/QC planning, inspections, contractor oversight, and quality surveillance across engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction phases.
- Experience developing, implementing, and managing project quality assurance programs for oil and gas production facilities.
- Strong experience in electrical and instrumentation inspection activities, including installation, hook-up, testing, and commissioning.
- Familiarity with international E&I codes and standards, including IEC, NEC, NFPA, BS, NEMA, NETA, ATEX, and IECEx 60079.
- Experience reviewing vendor documentation, inspection and test plans, FAT procedures, and technical engineering deliverables.
- Demonstrated experience managing NCRs, corrective actions, and quality performance monitoring.
- Strong technical knowledge of electrical and instrumentation systems in oil and gas facilities.
- Understanding of hazardous area classifications and equipment certification requirements.
- Knowledge of QA/QC methodologies, inspection practices, and international quality standards.
- Strong analytical, reporting, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Ability to provide technical guidance and support to multidisciplinary inspection teams.
- Proficient written and spoken English.
- Good computer literacy and report preparation skills.