Head of Quality - Oil & Gas

Location:

Doha / Ras Laffan, Qatar (100% Onshore)
Contract Type:
Long-Term Contract

Work Schedule:

6 Days per Week
Rotation: 12 Weeks ON / 2 Weeks OFF
We Are Hiring:
Head of Quality

We are seeking an experienced Head of Quality to lead and oversee all Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities for major Oil & Gas projects in Qatar. The successful candidate will ensure full compliance with project quality requirements throughout all phases, from FEED, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, and Start-Up.

• Lead and manage all project Quality activities across the project lifecycle.
• Implement and maintain the Project Quality Management System.
• Monitor contractor performance and ensure timely submission of quality documentation.
• Ensure compliance with contractual quality requirements, ITPs, and vendor surveillance procedures.
• Plan and lead internal and external audits involving EPC contractors, vendors, and fabrication yards.
• Manage NCRs, deviations, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions.
• Provide technical quality support during tendering and bid evaluation activities.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and quality performance reporting.
• Mentor and manage project quality personnel and ensure adequate inspection coverage and competency.
• Ensure compliance with international standards including ISO 9001, API, ASME, ASTM, AWS, IEC, and related industry requirements.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Sciences.

• Minimum 10 years of Quality experience within the Oil & Gas industry.
• Minimum 2 years in a supervisory, lead, or management capacity.
• Proven experience with Oil & Gas operators, EPC contractors, vendors, and service companies.
• Strong experience managing Quality requirements during FEED, Detailed Design, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, and Start-Up phases.
• Extensive knowledge of QA/QC systems, Quality Management Systems, and international industry standards.

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, planning, and coordination skills.
• Experience conducting audits and managing NCRs.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed.

We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.