Senior QA​/QC Engineer

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Senior QA/QC Engineer

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Long-term project assignment

An international engineering and construction organisation delivering large-scale process plants, solar projects, oil and gas, and petrochemical developments. The company manages complex EPIC projects, offering exposure to multidisciplinary teams and challenging project environments.

The Senior QA/QC Engineer will lead and manage the QA/QC function across multiple projects, ensuring quality management systems and standards are implemented effectively. This role involves oversight of QA/QC teams, supplier/vendor compliance, and site inspections, with responsibility for technical guidance, audits, and continual improvement of quality practices.

• Lead and manage multi-discipline QA/QC teams (QC engineers and inspectors) across projects
• Ensure Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and procedures are in place and adhered to throughout project lifecycle
• Guide project and departmental staff on ISO 9001 standards, QMS documentation, and certification requirements
• Ensure compliance with industry standards (IEC, UL, NFPA, ASME, ASTM, NACE, AWS, API, BS, ISO) and contractual requirements
• Act as focal point for contractor, corporate, and external QMS audits; coordinate and participate in audits during project execution
• Promote a culture of continual improvement and conduct quality training sessions for site personnel and subcontractors
• Support incident investigations and root cause analysis related to quality failures impacting safety or performance
• Prepare and manage departmental and project QMS documentation; ensure implementation of QMS compliance requirements
• Develop Project Quality Plans (PQP), KPIs, and ensure alignment with contractor PQPs and project objectives
• Participate in pre-qualification and evaluation of contractors, subcontractors, and vendors; ensure quality standards are incorporated
• Review and approve contractor/vendor QA/QC documentation and deliverables for engineering, procurement, and construction phases, including welding and testing procedures
• Review technical queries and deviations regarding welding, non-destructive testing, and other quality-related processes
• Coordinate with engineering discipline specialists on QA/QC issues related to materials, corrosion, and special processes
• Ensure deviation and non-conformance control systems are implemented and verify resolution of corrective and preventive actions, NCRs, and CARs
• Conduct surveillance and oversee quality of project construction works by visiting sites, attending meetings, and monitoring QC inspector performance

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, Controls, or related Engineering discipline; higher qualifications desirable
• IRCA Certified QMS Lead Auditor or equivalent
• ASNT Level-II certifications in RT/MT/PT/UT desirable
• Professional affiliation with recognized quality organizations (CQI, ASQ) desirable
• Minimum 15 years of relevant QA/QC experience in Oil & Gas or large-scale solar projects; at least 5 years in a lead role
• Hands-on experience in EPIC projects, covering all phases from design, procurement, construction to commissioning
• Strong understanding of manufacturing, inspection, and certification processes for project equipment/materials
• Experience coordinating multiple projects simultaneously from corporate or project offices
• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills in multicultural and multidisciplinary environments