Project Quality Lead (Key Personnel

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced Project Quality Lead Engineer as part of our Engineering team within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based full time at our Engineering Center in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.

We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonisation and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory.

Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies.

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

• Assume full responsibility for QA/QC activities across the assigned project.
• Oversee the implementation and effectiveness of the project’s quality management system.
• Develop and enforce the Project Quality Plan, procedures, work instructions, and Inspection & Test Plans.
• Review and approve project specifications and procedures.
• Conduct Inter-Discipline Checks (IDC) in line with established procedures and client requirements, including Material Requisition s (MR), datasheets, specifications, and Technical Bid Evaluations (TBE).
• Review vendor documentation for compliance and completeness.
• Plan and execute internal audits in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 and contractual obligations.
• Organize and perform audits related to project, vendor prequalification, and vendor performance.
• Manage nonconformances by identifying root causes, implementing corrective actions, and capturing lessons learned to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure timely closure of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and maintain the NCR register.
• Well familiar with risk management principles to proactively identify quality risks and implement mitigation strategies in line with ISO 9001:2015
• Well-versed in ADNOC specifications, international standards, and regulatory requirements, ensuring full compliance of project quality practices throughout all phases of execution.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the Client’s Quality Representative, ensuring clear communication and coordination on all quality-related matters.
• Lead and manage quality assurance and quality control activities during the engineering and procurement phases of projects to ensure compliance with contractual requirements, international standards, company procedures, and client specifications.
• Ensure quality requirements are incorporated into engineering deliverables and procurement packages.
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