Senior QA/QC Engineer

Duration

Three (3) years initial contract with a possibility of extension.

Working location

Onshore (Ras Laffan/Doha HQ)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Professional certifications in welding, NDT, inspection or auditing.

Requirements

• 6 years' experience in QA/QC related activities within the oil and gas industry.
• Proficiency in design, engineering, procurement, fabrication, inspection, and installation of process equipment and piping, including troubleshooting of welding and QA/QC issues.
• Proficient in written and spoken English.
• Computer literate.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Data analysis and reporting skills.

Key responsibilities

1. Supervise the activities of QA/QC inspectors, contract hired engineers/inspectors, and NDT technicians to ensure compliance with procedure requirements and perform the supervisory function as established for the position.
2. Conduct metallurgical failure analysis on failed plant or offshore components to establish the cause of failure and provide recommendations. This includes preparing the survey plan, mobilizing the contractor, and leading and supervising the activities.
3. Support relevant departments for QA/QC matters related to procurement of materials and equipment. Review purchase requisitions for inspection and certification requirements, conduct technical bid evaluations, oversee the appointment of third-party inspectors, and ensure inspection of material receiving at the warehouse.
4. Review and approve all critical repair instructions, including Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and QA/QC reports generated by QA/QC inspectors and engineers. Specify alternative testing and inspection methods as applicable for repair or modification.
5. Participate and provide input for startup readiness, lessons learned, formal risk assessment (FRA), engineering management of change (EMOC), and root cause failure analysis (RCFA) from a QA/QC perspective.
6. Review and provide technical input on scope of work (SOW) for maintenance contracts related to repair and modification works, perform technical bid evaluations for such contracts, review and approve all contractor documents, and ensure compliance with QA/QC requirements during execution, including shutdowns.
7. Conduct technical audits on suppliers' and contractors' quality management systems as requested, and provide technical evaluation and recommendations. Perform follow-up on observations and corrective actions.
8. Plan and ensure timely execution of inspection and certification of gas cylinders, portable tanks, and lifting equipment as per QA/QC section KPIs.
9. Promote quality awareness among maintenance, supply department, and contractors through training, knowledge sharing, and procedure rollout sessions.
10. Maintain complete understanding of policies and procedures for project and plant QA/QC (e.g., material receiving inspection, control of welding, pressure testing), and assist in revision or updating of these procedures, including support for various other QA/QC procedures.

Contract type

Initial three-year contract with potential extension.

Work schedule

Onshore, based in Ras Laffan/Doha HQ.