QA/QC Engineer Piping/Mechanical

Location: Site - Mesaieed

Contract Duration: 36 Months

Responsibilities

Review and support approval of QA/QC documentation including Quality Plans, ITPs, QCPs, MARs, Welding Procedures, NDT Procedures, Heat Treatment Procedures, Painting Procedures, and related quality records. Ensure implementation of project QA/QC requirements at construction sites, supplier facilities, and subcontractor works. Conduct surveillance and inspections of structural, piping, pipeline, fabrication, equipment erection, installation, testing, and associated inspection activities. Identify non-conformances, initiate NCRs, and monitor corrective and preventive actions through to close-out. Monitor material test certificates, construction records, material traceability, preservation activities, and calibration records. Coordinate and supervise contractors, subcontractors, vendors, third-party inspectors, and QA/QC personnel to ensure compliance with project quality requirements. Participate in quality audits, compliance reviews, quality walkthroughs, and QA/QC meetings. Monitor quality KPIs, special processes, inspection activities, and personnel performance. Support implementation of Quality Surveillance Programs, Completion Management Systems (CMS), Inspection & Test Records (ITRs), Technical Integrity Verification (TIV), Flawless Project Delivery (FPD), and Project Quality Health Check (PQHC) programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from a recognized university. IRCA Certified QMS Lead Auditor. Minimum 15 years of experience in major Greenfield and Brownfield Oil & Gas, Refinery, LNG/NGL, Petrochemical, or similar process plant projects. Experience working with major EPC/EPCIC contractors and/or end users in a similar QA/QC role with responsibility for Piping and Mechanical construction and commissioning activities. Strong knowledge of QA/QC requirements, testing requirements, and acceptance criteria related to piping systems, pipelines, static equipment, and rotating equipment. Hands-on experience in preparation, review, and approval of Quality Plans, ITPs, QCPs, MARs, Welding Procedures, NDT Procedures, Heat Treatment Procedures, Painting Procedures, and related testing documentation. Proven experience in structural works, piping, pipelines, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, tanks, pumps, compressors, package equipment, and other static and rotating equipment during fabrication, installation, testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning. Strong understanding of international codes and standards including ASME, TEMA, ASTM, API, ISO, AWS, BS EN, NACE, IOGP, Shell DEP, and MESC specifications. Experience managing inspection teams, quality surveillance programs, audits, quality management systems, and discipline KPIs. Mandatory certifications: CSWIP 3.1 or AWS-CWI, BGAS Grade 2 or NACE Level 2, and ASNT/ACCP Level II in RT, MT, UT, and PT. IIW Welding Engineer, NDT Level III, and advanced NDT certifications (PAUT, TOFD, AutoUT) are advantageous. Professional memberships with ASNT, AWS, TWI, NACE, ASQ, CQI, or equivalent professional bodies are preferred.