Sr QA​/QC Engineer

Sr. QA/QC Engineer

• Lead and manage a multi‑disciplinary QA/QC team (QC Engineers and Inspectors) and ensure Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and procedures are implemented and adhered to throughout the project lifecycle.
• Guide departmental staff and project teams on compliance with the latest ISO 9001 standards, QMS documentation, and certification requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards (e.g., IEC 62446, UL 3703, NFPA 70, etc.) in addition to contractual requirements.
• Act as the project focal point for internal, contractor, corporate, and external QMS audits.
• Coordinate with Client project teams and contractors for audit planning, execution, and participation during contract execution.
• Promote a culture of continual quality 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 project performance.
• Prepare and maintain Departmental and Project QMS documentation in accordance with Client requirements and ensure effective implementation of QMS compliance across contracts.
• Develop Project Quality Plans (PQP) and Quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring contractor PQPs and KPIs align with Client standards.
• Ensure QMS compliance is implemented across all project phases and submit required monthly and quarterly quality reports.
• Participate in the pre‑qualification, evaluation, and monitoring of contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and Client quality standards.
• Participate in technical bid evaluations, ensuring Client quality requirements are fully addressed and understood by bidders.
• Review Scope of Services (SOS) and Scope of Work (SOW) to ensure Client quality, technical, QA/QC, engineering, and construction requirements are properly incorporated.
• Review and approve contractors’ and vendors’ QA/QC documentation and deliverables for engineering, procurement, and construction phases, including welding and testing procedures.
• Review and respond to technical queries and deviations, particularly related to welding and non‑destructive testing (NDT).
• Review contractor and supplier engineering and construction deliverables with special emphasis on QA/QC and coordinate with relevant discipline specialists on materials, corrosion, and special processes to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Ensure effective implementation of deviation, non‑conformance, corrective, and preventive action systems, including verification of proper closure of NCRs and CARs.
• Conduct quality surveillance of construction activities through site visits, participation in weekly and monthly coordination meetings, and monitoring the performance of site QA/QC inspectors.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (preferably Electrical, Instrumentation, Controls Engineering, or a related discipline) or a higher engineering qualification from internationally recognized universities.
• IRCA‑certified QMS Lead Auditor certification or equivalent.
• ASNT Level II certification in RT / MT / PT / UT is an added advantage.
• Professional certification or affiliation with internationally recognized quality organizations such as CQI, ASQ, or equivalent is desirable.

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in a lead role, in the Oil & Gas industry with an internationally recognized EPIC contractor or end‑user/owner organization.
• Proven experience in large‑scale solar (Photovoltaic) construction projects or projects of a similar nature.
• Strong background in Quality Management Systems (QMS) for large, complex projects.
• Brownfield project experience is considered an advantage.
• Hands‑on experience in major EPIC projects, covering all project phases (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) from execution level to independently managing or heading the QA/QC function.
• Practical knowledge of manufacturing, inspection, and certification processes for project equipment and materials, including applicable QA/QC practices.
• Experience working from corporate offices, with responsibility for coordinating and managing multiple projects simultaneously, is desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of Shell DEPs and international codes and standards relevant to the role, including IEC, NEC, ASME, ASTM, NACE, AWS, API, BS, ISO, and applicable local regulations.