QA/QC ENGINEER (MECHANICAL)

QA/QC ENGINEER (MECHANICAL)

Location: Qatar (Project Site-Based Role)

Overview
A major energy operator is seeking an experienced Mechanical QA/QC Engineer to support quality assurance and control activities across large-scale oil and gas construction projects. The role covers piping, mechanical, and equipment inspection activities across fabrication, installation, testing, and commissioning phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Support contractors in preparing and submitting QA/QC documentation including ITPs, QCPs, procedures, and test packs

• Review and approve quality management, engineering, and procurement-related QA/QC documents

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

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

• Conduct surveillance of fabrication, erection, installation, and testing activities

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

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

• Monitor material traceability, test certificates, and construction quality records

• Verify implementation of preservation management systems

• Ensure proper management of inspection and test equipment calibration records

• Monitor contractor quality systems, KPIs, and performance metrics

• Participate in audits, inspections, and vendor/subcontractor pre-qualification assessments

• Ensure compliance with Qatar

Energy Quality Management System requirements

• Support resolution of technical quality issues and disputes on site

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

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

• Strong experience with piping, pipelines, static and rotating equipment

• Experience in fabrication, installation, testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning activities

• Must hold the following certifications:

• IRCA Certified QMS Lead Auditor

• CSWIP 3.1 or AWS CWI (Welding Inspector)

• BGAS Grade 2 or NACE Level 2 (Coating Inspector)

• NDT Level II (RT, MT, UT, PT – ASNT/ACCP or equivalent)

• Additional advantage: IIW Welding Engineer, NDT Level III, advanced NDT (PAUT, TOFD, AUT)

• Strong knowledge of international standards (ASME, API, ASTM, ISO, AWS, NACE, etc.)

• Experience managing QA/QC teams and discipline inspectors

• Strong communication skills in a multicultural project environment

• Experience in implementing quality systems, audits, and surveillance programs

What This Role Offers

• Exposure to complex mechanical and piping QA/QC activities in major energy projects

• Leadership involvement in quality assurance across contractors and vendors

• Opportunity to work on high-spec oil and gas construction projects

• Strong focus on technical standards and compliance systems

• Site-based role with direct impact on project quality delivery