Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Quality Management & Leadership
Lead and manage all QA/QC activities for the project, ensuring compliance with ADNOC requirements, project specifications, and international standards.
Establish, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Management System in accordance with ISO 9001 and project contractual requirements.
Develop and implement the Project Quality Plan (PQP) and ensure its effective execution throughout the project lifecycle.
Manage and supervise a multi-disciplinary QA/QC team, including inspectors and engineers across Mechanical, Civil, and E&I works.
Act as the primary quality interface with the client, consultants, subcontractors, and third-party inspection agencies.
Ensure quality objectives and KPIs are achieved and aligned with project deliverables.
Quality Planning & Documentation
Prepare, review, and approve Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) for all phases of the project including fabrication, installation, testing, and commissioning.
Review and approve method statements, quality procedures, welding procedures (WPS/PQR), material submittals, and vendor quality documentation.
Ensure preparation and control of quality procedures, inspection checklists, test reports, and quality documentation.
Implement effective document control and record management systems to maintain traceability of quality records.
Inspection & Testing Oversight
Oversee all inspection and testing activities for Mechanical, Civil, Structural, and Electrical & Instrumentation works.
Ensure inspections are carried out in accordance with approved ITPs, project specifications, and international codes.
Supervise and coordinate welding inspections, NDT activities, hydrostatic testing, pressure testing, coating inspections, electrical testing, and instrument calibration.
Ensure proper implementation of hold points, witness points, and surveillance activities as per approved inspection plans.
Compliance & Quality Audits
Ensure compliance with ADNOC standards, project specifications, and international codes such as ASME, API, ASTM, ISO, IEC, and AWS.
Plan and conduct internal quality audits and subcontractor/vendor audits to verify compliance with the project quality management system.
Participate in client audits and regulatory inspections and ensure timely closure of audit findings.
Non-Conformance Management
Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and ensure proper investigation, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
Monitor and track quality issues, punch list items, and deviations, ensuring timely resolution and close-out.
Ensure lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives are implemented.
Vendor & Subcontractor Quality Management
Review and approve vendor quality documents, inspection reports, and material certification packages.
Coordinate and monitor vendor inspections, factory acceptance tests (FAT), and site acceptance tests (SAT).
Ensure subcontractors adhere to project quality requirements, procedures, and inspection protocols.
Reporting & Project Coordination
Prepare and present weekly and monthly quality reports, including inspection statistics, NCR trends, and audit findings.
Monitor and report quality performance metrics and KPIs to project management.
Participate in project progress meetings, quality review meetings, and client coordination meetings.
Provide technical advice and support to project teams regarding quality-related matters and compliance requirements.
Team Management & Training
Lead, mentor, and develop the QA/QC team, ensuring effective coordination among inspectors and engineers.
Provide training and awareness sessions to project personnel on quality procedures, standards, and best practices.
Promote a quality culture across all project departments to ensure continuous improvement.
Desired Candidate Profile
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Civil, or Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
5–8 years of QA/QC experience in Oil & Gas projects, preferably on ADNOC or EPC projects.
B gas grade level II
ADNOC approval is mandatory.
CSWIP Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification is required.
Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
Experience in preparation of Project Quality Plans (PQP), Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), and quality procedures.
Strong understanding of international standards such as ASME, API, ASTM, ISO, AWS, and IEC.
Experience supervising multi-discipline QA/QC teams (Mechanical, Civil, and E&I).
Excellent leadership, communication, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification.
Experience in EPC Oil & Gas construction projects.
Knowledge of welding inspection, NDT methods, civil structural inspection, and electrical/instrument testing.
Experience with vendor inspection and subcontractor quality management.
Job Location: Hamriyah, Sharjah, UAE