QA/QC Engineer (Mechanical Equipment)

About the role

A 36-month site contract for a QA/QC engineer focused on mechanical equipment, based at the site in Dukhan. The role covers quality assurance and quality control across fabrication, assembly, installation, testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning of mechanical equipment.

Key responsibilities

• Review and support approval of QA/QC documentation such as Quality Plans, ITPs, QCPs, MARs, erection and test procedures, and related quality records.
• Ensure project QA/QC requirements are implemented at construction sites, supplier facilities and subcontractor works.
• Conduct surveillance and inspections of fabrication, assembly, installation, testing, pre-commissioning and commissioning activities.
• Identify non-conformances, issue NCRs and follow corrective and preventive actions to close-out.
• Monitor construction, inspection and test records, preservation activities, calibration records and IMTE registers.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors, subcontractors, vendors, third-party inspectors and QA/QC personnel.
• Take part in quality audits, compliance checks, pre-qualification audits, walkthroughs and QA/QC meetings, and monitor quality KPIs and special processes.
• Support Quality Surveillance Programs, CMS, ITRs, TIV, FPD and PQHC programs.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from a recognised 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 with major EPC/EPCIC contractors and end users in a similar QA/QC role covering mechanical construction and commissioning.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of QA/QC, testing and acceptance criteria for static and rotating equipment.
• Hands-on experience preparing, reviewing and approving quality plans, ITPs, QCPs, MARs and erection and test procedures.
• Proven experience with static equipment (pressure vessels, columns, heat exchangers, tanks, boilers, flare packages) and rotating equipment (pumps, compressors, fans, blowers, HVAC).
• Understanding of ASME, TEMA, ASTM, API, ISO, BS EN, IOGP, Shell DEP and MESC.
• Experience managing inspection teams, surveillance programs, audits, QMS and discipline KPIs.
• Preferred: professional training in welding, NDT, painting, insulation, refractory; memberships or certifications from ASQ, CQI or equivalent.