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 QatarEnergy 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