Mechanical QA/QC Engineer – Oil & Gas Projects

About the role

Airswift is looking for an experienced Mechanical QA/QC Engineer to join a major oil & gas client in Qatar. The role involves overseeing the quality of all mechanical discipline activities across construction and commissioning of large‑scale process plants and solar projects.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the QA/QC program for piping, pipelines, static and rotating equipment on green‑field and brown‑field projects.
• Develop, review and approve Quality Plans, Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), Quality Control Plans (QCPs) and Material Approval Requests (MARs).
• Conduct and supervise inspections and testing for welding, NDT, heat treatment, painting, and structural works.
• Ensure compliance with international codes and standards such as ASME, API, ISO, AWS, BS EN, IOGP, Shell DEP and MESC specifications.
• Coordinate with contractors, third‑party inspectors and client personnel in a multicultural environment.
• Provide technical guidance on acceptance criteria for piping systems, rotating equipment and pressure vessels.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in mechanical QA/QC on major oil & gas or large‑scale solar projects.
• IRCA Certified QMS Lead Auditor.
• Welding Inspector Certification (CSWIP 3.1 or AWS‑CWI).
• Painting Inspector Certification (BGAS Grade‑2 or NACE Level 2).
• NDT Level‑2 certification in RT, MT, UT and PT (ASNT/ACCP) – additional Level‑3 or advanced NDT (PAUT, TOFD, Auto‑UT) is a plus.
• Professional membership with ASNT, AWS, TWI, NACE, ASQ‑CMQ&OE, MCQI‑CQP or similar is desirable.

Required skills

• Mechanical engineering fundamentals.
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) processes.
• IRCA QMS Lead Auditing.
• CSWIP 3.1 / AWS‑CWI welding inspection.
• BGAS Grade‑2 / NACE Level 2 painting inspection.
• NDT Level‑2 (RT, MT, UT, PT) and optional advanced NDT techniques.
• Proficiency with ASME, API, ISO, ASTM, AWS, BS EN, IOGP, Shell DEP and MESC standards.
• Preparation and approval of Quality Plans, ITPs, QCPs and MARs.
• Inspection of piping, pipelines, pressure vessels, exchangers, tanks, pumps, compressors and other rotating equipment.