Senior QA/QC Engineer – Mechanical, Piping & Pipeline

Location: Qatar (site-based)
Contract Type: Project-based / Fixed-term
Work Pattern: Onsite (construction and fabrication environments)

Overview

An opportunity is available for an experienced Senior QA/QC Engineer specialising in mechanical, piping, and pipeline disciplines to support large-scale oil and gas construction projects. The role focuses on ensuring full quality compliance across fabrication, installation, testing, and commissioning activities within a complex EPC environment.

You will be responsible for maintaining robust quality assurance systems, overseeing contractor performance, and ensuring compliance with international codes, standards, and project specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Support contractors in preparing and submitting quality documentation including inspection and test plans, quality control procedures, and technical procedures
• Review and approve quality management, engineering, and procurement-related documentation
• Ensure implementation of QA/QC systems across site and vendor/subcontractor activities
• Conduct surveillance of fabrication, erection, testing, and commissioning activities
• Identify non-conformances and ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented
• Initiate and manage non-conformance reports and root cause analysis processes
• Monitor material traceability, certification records, and construction quality documentation
• Verify calibration and maintenance of inspection and test equipment registers
• Participate in audits, inspections, and quality walkdowns across contractors and suppliers
• Monitor contractor performance, KPIs, and compliance with project quality requirements
• Support completion management systems and quality surveillance programmes
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and environmental standards across all activities
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams to resolve technical quality issues

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in oil and gas construction projects (greenfield and/or brownfield)
• Strong background in refinery, LNG, petrochemical, or similar process industries
• Extensive experience in piping, pipeline, mechanical equipment, welding, and inspection activities
• Mandatory certifications:
  • Lead Auditor in Quality Management Systems (IRCA or equivalent)
  • Welding Inspector (CSWIP 3.1 or AWS-CWI or equivalent)
  • NDT Level II certification (RT, MT, UT, PT or equivalent international standards)
  • Coating/painting inspection certification (BGAS, NACE Level 2 or equivalent)
• Advanced NDT or higher-level certifications (e.g. PAUT, TOFD, Level III) are an advantage
• Strong knowledge of international codes and standards (ASME, API, ASTM, ISO, AWS, etc.)
• Experience working with EPC contractors in large-scale projects
• Strong ability to manage inspection teams and coordinate multi-discipline QA/QC activities
• Experience in audits, quality surveillance programmes, and completion systems
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work in construction site environments under challenging conditions

Additional Information

• Significant site-based presence is required in active construction and fabrication environments
• Candidates must be comfortable working in safety-critical, high-pressure project settings
• Strong commitment to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement is essential
• Experience working in multicultural project teams is required