Sr. QA/QC Engineer (Procurement)
Working Location
Doha, Qatar, then overseas
Contract Type
Contract position
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for all activities related to Procurement and Expediting QA/QC throughout all phases of EPCIC projects, including detail engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, offshore installation, hook-up, commissioning, modification, and project handover.
- Provide strong support to packages regarding Procurement and Expediting QA/QC activities, especially under ISO 9001, API Standards, ASME Codes, ASTM Standards, NACE / AMPP Standards, IEC Standards, and AWS Welding Codes.
- Ensure purchased materials, equipment, and services comply with project specifications, codes, and inspection requirements.
- Define QA/QC documentation deliverables and inspection requirements in purchase orders and procurement packages.
- Specify third-party inspection requirements where applicable.
- Review vendor technical offers for compliance with project specifications.
- Participate in the project procurement process for the approval of new vendors, QA/QC assessment, and participate in technical clarification meetings with suppliers.
- Participate in contractor/vendor audits.
- Review and approve vendor quality documents (PQP, ITPs, procedures, certificates).
- Ensure timely submission and approval of vendor quality documentation.
- Prepare Procurement Quality Surveillance Plans and coordinate vendor inspections, shop surveillance, and third-party inspections for critical inspections, testing, Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs), and Inspection Release Notes (IRN).
- Review vendor data books including material certificates, test reports, and traceability records.
- Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs) and corrective actions.
- Verify preservation, packing, and pre-shipment requirements.
- Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, Vendors, and Client representatives.
- Maintain procurement quality records and prepare inspection/status reports.
- Support mechanical completion, handover, and final documentation close-out.
- Promote and comply with applicable safety instructions and HSE procedures in all activities.
- Conduct work in compliance with relevant laws, regulations, priorities, objectives, technical standards, procedures, and industry best practices.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering from a recognized university or institute.
- ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification is an advantage.
- Minimum of twelve (12) years of QA/QC experience in Oil & Gas projects.
- Minimum of five (5) years in a senior leadership role.
- Experience in an international oil company or EPCIC contractor.
- Extensive experience in manufacturing inspection and certification processes.
- Experience in procurement for major Oil and Gas EPCIC projects, ensuring compliance with project specifications, international standards, client requirements, and applicable quality management systems throughout the procurement lifecycle.
- Knowledge of international codes, standards, and industry best practices.
- Proficient in English (both written and spoken).
- Leadership skills and experience to motivate and manage QA/QC teams to achieve high performance.
- Experience working on projects in a complex and multicultural environment.
- Experience using computer programs, MS Office, database management, spreadsheets, and email communications.