Job Title
Senior QA/QC Engineer
Location
Qatar
Employment Type
Long-term project assignment
Company Overview
An international engineering and construction organisation delivering large-scale process plants, solar projects, oil and gas, and petrochemical developments. The company manages complex EPIC projects, offering exposure to multidisciplinary teams and challenging project environments.
Role Overview
The Senior QA/QC Engineer will lead and manage the QA/QC function across multiple projects, ensuring quality management systems and standards are implemented effectively. This role involves oversight of QA/QC teams, supplier/vendor compliance, and site inspections, with responsibility for technical guidance, audits, and continual improvement of quality practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage multi-discipline QA/QC teams (QC engineers and inspectors) across projects
- Ensure Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and procedures are in place and adhered to throughout project lifecycle
- Guide project and departmental staff on ISO 9001 standards, QMS documentation, and certification requirements
- Ensure compliance with industry standards (IEC, UL, NFPA, ASME, ASTM, NACE, AWS, API, BS, ISO) and contractual requirements
- Act as focal point for contractor, corporate, and external QMS audits; coordinate and participate in audits during project execution
- Promote a culture of continual improvement and conduct quality training sessions for site personnel and subcontractors
- Support incident investigations and root cause analysis related to quality failures impacting safety or performance
- Prepare and manage departmental and project QMS documentation; ensure implementation of QMS compliance requirements
- Develop Project Quality Plans (PQP), KPIs, and ensure alignment with contractor PQPs and project objectives
- Participate in pre-qualification and evaluation of contractors, subcontractors, and vendors; ensure quality standards are incorporated
- Review and approve contractor/vendor QA/QC documentation and deliverables for engineering, procurement, and construction phases, including welding and testing procedures
- Review technical queries and deviations regarding welding, non-destructive testing, and other quality-related processes
- Coordinate with engineering discipline specialists on QA/QC issues related to materials, corrosion, and special processes
- Ensure deviation and non-conformance control systems are implemented and verify resolution of corrective and preventive actions, NCRs, and CARs
- Conduct surveillance and oversee quality of project construction works by visiting sites, attending meetings, and monitoring QC inspector performance
Candidate Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, Controls, or related Engineering discipline; higher qualifications desirable
- IRCA Certified QMS Lead Auditor or equivalent
- ASNT Level-II certifications in RT/MT/PT/UT desirable
- Professional affiliation with recognized quality organizations (CQI, ASQ) desirable
- Minimum 15 years of relevant QA/QC experience in Oil & Gas or large-scale solar projects; at least 5 years in a lead role
- Hands-on experience in EPIC projects, covering all phases from design, procurement, construction to commissioning
- Strong understanding of manufacturing, inspection, and certification processes for project equipment/materials
- Experience coordinating multiple projects simultaneously from corporate or project offices
- Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills in multicultural and multidisciplinary environments