QA/QC Engineer (Instrument)

Overview

A major energy operator is seeking an experienced Instrument QA/QC Engineer to support quality assurance and control activities across large-scale oil and gas projects. The role focuses on instrumentation, control systems, telecoms, and associated electrical systems across construction, testing, and commissioning phases.

Key responsibilities

Support contractors in preparing and submitting QA/QC documentation including ITPs, QCPs, test procedures, and material approval requests

Review and approve QA/QC, engineering, and procurement-related documentation

Ensure implementation of project QA/QC requirements across site and vendor/subcontractor activities

Conduct surveillance and inspections of instrumentation and control system installation and testing

Participate in pre-activity review meetings, quality walkdowns, and QA/QC weekly meetings

Identify non-conformances and ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented

Initiate and manage NCRs, including root cause analysis and close-out tracking

Monitor inspection records, material certificates, and traceability systems

Verify implementation of preservation management systems

Ensure calibration and management of inspection, measuring, and test equipment registers

Monitor contractor quality systems, KPIs, and performance metrics

Conduct audits and compliance checks across contractors, vendors, and subcontractors

Support quality surveillance programmes and completion management systems

Ensure compliance with QatarEnergy Quality Management System requirements

Support resolution of technical QA/QC issues across instrumentation and control disciplines

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation, Electrical, or Controls Engineering

Minimum 15 years of experience in oil and gas construction projects (greenfield and brownfield)

Experience in power plants, solar plants, or similar infrastructure projects is an advantage

Strong experience in instrumentation, control systems, telecoms, and F&G systems

Hands-on experience with systems such as DCS, ESD, FGS, SCADA, PMS, CCTV, HVAC, metering, and analyzers

Experience in loop checking, calibration, commissioning, and testing activities

IRCA Certified QMS Lead Auditor (mandatory)

IECEx CoPC or CompEx certification (or equivalent) desirable

Strong knowledge of international standards (IEC, IEEE, ISO, BS, UL, IOGP, Shell DEP, etc.)

Experience managing QA/QC teams and inspection personnel

Strong ability to manage multidisciplinary, multicultural project environments

Experience with quality surveillance, CMS, ITRs, and technical integrity systems

What this role offers

Exposure to complex instrumentation and control QA/QC activities in major energy projects

Opportunity to work across advanced control systems and commissioning phases

Leadership involvement in quality assurance across contractors and vendors

Strong technical and standards-driven project environment

Site-based role with high-impact project delivery responsibilities