Job Title: QA/QC Engineer – Oil & Gas Projects

Location: Ras Laffan, Qatar
Contract: 2 years, with potential extension of 1 additional year
Schedule: 6 days per week, 8–10 hours per day
Start Date: ASAP

Overview:
We are seeking an experienced QA/QC Engineer to join a high-profile oil and gas project based in Ras Laffan. This role plays a vital part in quality planning, inspection coordination, contractor oversight, and driving performance improvements across multiple concurrent brownfield and shutdown projects.

The position reports to the QA/QC Lead and acts as the key quality interface between project teams and QA/QC leadership. The successful candidate will support effective resource allocation, ensure contractor compliance with international and company standards, and provide technical leadership in closing quality gaps and non-conformities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review project scopes to define appropriate quality verification strategies

• Evaluate contractor and supplier QA/QC documents (e.g., PQP, ITP, Criticality Ratings)

• Approve welding procedures and qualification records

• Coordinate inspection teams and third-party inspectors across multiple project sites

• Conduct quality assessments and surveillance visits to ensure standard compliance

• Monitor and report on contractor performance, NCRs, and CARs

• Lead pre-inspection meetings and participate in project readiness reviews

• Support punch-list coordination and verification ahead of mechanical completion

• Track the implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions

• Prepare and present contractor performance reports

• Validate QA/QC team readiness and competency, especially for shutdown activities

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Metallurgical, or related engineering discipline

• Certified Quality Auditor (IRCA) – required

• Welding Inspection Certification (CSWIP 3.1 or 3.2) – required

• Valid NDT Level II certification – required

Experience:

• At least 10 years’ experience in QA/QC roles within the oil and gas industry

• Solid background in both greenfield and brownfield environments

• Proven track record of managing quality in shutdown projects within live LNG facilities

• In-depth understanding of materials performance in cryogenic, high- and low-temperature, and sour service applications

• Familiar with international codes and standards (ASME, ISO, API, AWS, NACE, etc.)

• Strong document review experience, including WPS, PQRs, ITPs, and vendor packages

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal English communication

• Computer literate and competent with reporting tools

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

• Skilled in data interpretation, quality trend analysis, and reporting

• Ability to provide technical guidance and mentorship to inspection teams