Senior QC Engineer

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior QA/QC Engineer with a minimum of 15 years of experience in the Oil & Gas industry, specializing in mechanical quality assurance and quality control, with strong exposure to both static and rotating equipment. The successful candidate will oversee quality inspection activities, ensure compliance with project specifications, international standards, and client requirements, and implement quality procedures throughout fabrication, construction, installation, testing, and commissioning activities.

Develop, implement, and monitor project-specific Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and Method Statements.

Supervise and coordinate QA/QC inspection activities for static and rotating equipment.

Ensure compliance with approved project specifications, applicable codes, international standards, and client requirements.

Oversee quality inspections for static equipment, including pressure vessels, heat exchangers, storage tanks, columns, and other mechanical equipment.

Monitor inspection activities for rotating equipment, including pumps, compressors, turbines, and other mechanical machinery.

Review material certificates, technical documentation, inspection reports, and quality records.

Coordinate with client representatives, third-party inspectors, vendors, and subcontractors during inspection and testing activities.

Monitor welding, fabrication, fit-up, dimensional inspection, NDT, and material traceability activities.

Ensure proper implementation of inspection procedures, quality control plans, and project quality requirements.

Identify, report, and follow up on Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Corrective Action Requests (CARs), and quality observations.

Conduct internal quality audits and monitor subcontractor and vendor quality performance.

Review and approve inspection documentation, quality dossiers, and final handover documentation.

Ensure proper execution of Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), mechanical completion, and commissioning inspections, as applicable.

Prepare and submit periodic QA/QC reports and maintain project quality documentation.

Lead and guide QA/QC inspectors and coordinate quality-related activities with project and construction teams. Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in QA/QC within the Oil & Gas industry.

Strong experience in mechanical QA/QC inspection covering both static and rotating equipment.

Experience in EPC, fabrication, construction, installation, and commissioning projects.

Good knowledge of applicable international codes and standards, including ASME, API, ASTM, and relevant ISO standards.

Familiarity with welding inspection, NDT methods, material inspection, and mechanical equipment testing.

Experience in reviewing ITPs, Method Statements, Quality Procedures, and technical documentation.

Strong knowledge of NCR management, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and quality audits.

Relevant QA/QC certifications such as ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, CSWIP, AWS-CWI, or equivalent are an advantage.

Strong coordination, leadership, communication, and reporting skills.

Preferred Experience Previous experience with major Oil & Gas operators and EPC contractors.

Exposure to both onshore and offshore projects.

Experience in static and rotating equipment fabrication, installation, inspection, and testing.

Familiarity with ADNOC or other major Oil & Gas client quality requirements.