Job Title
QA/QC Engineer (Instrumentation)
Location
Qatar (site-based)
Employment Type
Long-term project assignment
Company Overview
An international engineering and construction organisation delivering large-scale energy, oil and gas, power, and renewable projects. The company works on complex greenfield and brownfield developments, offering exposure to multidisciplinary teams and challenging project environments.
Role Overview
The QA/QC Engineer (Instrumentation) is responsible for managing quality assurance and quality control activities for electrical, instrumentation, and control systems. The role includes supervision of inspection teams, implementation of QA/QC processes, and support for construction, testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support contractors in preparing and submitting QA/QC documentation including ITPs, QCPs, test procedures, and material approval requests in line with the construction programme
- Assist in review and approval of quality management, engineering, and procurement documentation
- Ensure QA/QC requirements are implemented on site and at supplier/subcontractor locations in compliance with specifications and technical standards
- Organise and participate in pre-activity review meetings, quality walkthroughs, and weekly QA/QC meetings
- Conduct surveillance and inspections of instrumentation, electrical, telecommunication, and control systems, including F&G equipment, DCS, SCADA, PCS, control panels, cabling, analyzers, and related field equipment
- Identify actual or potential non-conformances and direct contractors on corrective and preventive actions
- Initiate and manage NCRs, including follow-up on root cause analysis and timely close-out
- Monitor material test certificates, construction records, and traceability documentation
- Verify implementation of preservation management systems
- Maintain inspection and test equipment registers and calibration records
- Ensure systems are in place to monitor inspection and test status and perform statistical analysis of results
- Track KPIs, special processes, and personnel performance related to the discipline
- Participate in internal and external audits, including vendor, supplier, and subcontractor audits
- Supervise and coordinate discipline inspectors and QA/QC personnel
- Provide technical guidance and report quality issues to functional supervision
- Work in construction site and outdoor conditions for a significant portion of the role
- Comply with project safety requirements and promote safe working practices
Candidate Requirements
- Bachelor degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, or Control Engineering or equivalent from a recognised institution
- Certified QMS Lead Auditor (IRCA or equivalent)
- IECEx, CompEx, or equivalent international certification is desirable
- Professional memberships or affiliations with recognised international institutions (ASQ-CMQ&OE, MCQI-CQP, or similar) are advantageous
- Extensive experience in QA/QC electrical, instrumentation, and control works on major oil and gas, power generation, or renewable energy projects
- Experience in loop checking, instrument calibration, field instruments, control valves, telecom, FO systems, and associated equipment
- Familiarity with international standards and codes such as IEC, IEEE, BS, ISO, UL, and industry guidance for instrumentation and controls
- Hands-on experience with pre-commissioning and commissioning of instrumentation, F&G systems, DCS, SCADA, metering, HVAC, and related electrical/control systems
- Experience managing QA/QC teams and coordinating inspection and testing activities
- Ability to resolve complex QA/QC issues and disputes arising from technical interpretation
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary and multicultural environments