Project Quality Assurance and Quality Control Specialist - Oil and Gas

Job Snapshot – Role:
Project Quality Assurance and Quality Control Specialist –

Location:

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Industry: Oil and Energy – Function:
Quality Assurance –

Experience:

Minimum 12 years – Job Type: Full Time – Work Arrangement:
On-site

ADNOC Group is seeking an experienced Project Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) professional to support the development, implementation and monitoring of quality management standards across major oil and gas projects. The role focuses on strengthening project quality governance, monitoring QA/QC performance across business line directorates (BLDs) and Group Companies, and ensuring compliance with ADNOC requirements and applicable international standards. The position involves developing project quality management procedures, conducting audits, reviewing non-conformances, monitoring third‑party inspection services, managing quality risks and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the Group Projects and Engineering (GP&E) function.

The successful candidate will bring at least 12 years of experience in oil and gas projects, including substantial exposure to major project quality management, together with a strong understanding of quality management systems, inspection requirements, international codes and project assurance practices.

• Develop project quality management standards and procedures in accordance with ISO 9001, ISO/TS 29001, ISO 10006 and relevant ADNOC requirements.
• Support the development of Level 1 project quality governance documentation, including quality policies and objectives.
• Develop and maintain Level 2 project quality procedures.
• Support Level 3 implementation of project quality procedures across relevant functions.
• Manage Level 4 project quality forms, records and supporting documentation.
• Establish consistent quality management practices across projects and engineering activities.
• Provide technical guidance to BLDs and Group Companies on compliance with project QA/QC standards and recognized best practices.
• Review existing quality systems and recommend improvements to strengthen project delivery and operational efficiency.

• Monitor project QA/QC activities and performance across BLDs and ADNOC Group Companies.
• Review project quality documentation to assess compliance with approved requirements and international standards.
• Lead or participate in quality audits, compliance reviews and verification activities.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of project quality processes, controls and implementation practices.
• Identify quality management gaps and recommend appropriate corrective or preventive actions.
• Verify that project QA/QC responsibilities are clearly defined, understood and effectively implemented.
• Provide guidance to project teams on quality assurance requirements and compliance expectations.
• Support the consistent application of project quality standards throughout relevant project activities.

• Establish and maintain master registers for project QA/QC risks and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Review project NCRs, quality risk registers and associated corrective actions.
• Monitor non-conformance closure status and provide regular progress updates.
• Recommend solutions for unresolved quality issues and recurring non-conformances.
• Ensure project teams identify, assess, manage and mitigate relevant QA/QC risks.
• Support the development and implementation of appropriate quality risk mitigation measures.
• Escalate significant quality concerns through established reporting channels.
• Promote effective…