QA/QC Engineer (Mechanical)

Vacancy Overview

Airswift is an international workforce solutions provider within the energy, process, and infrastructure industries, serving as a strategic partner to clients by delivering top talent aligned with their project needs. Airswift seeks a QAQC Engineer (Mechanical) to work in Qatar with a major Oil & Gas Company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (or Equivalent) from a recognized university.
• IRCA Certified QMS Lead Auditor.
• Welding Inspector Certification (CSWIP 3.1 / AWS-CWI).
• Painting Inspector Certification (BGAS Grade‑2 / NACE Level 2).
• NDT Level‑2 Certification in RT, MT, UT and PT (ASNT/ACCP); equivalent International Certifications acceptable.
• Having IIW‑Welding Engineer / NDT level 3 and Certification in advanced NDT (PAUT, TOFD, Auto‑UT, etc.) is an advantage.
• Professional membership or affiliation with recognized chartered or other professional institutions such as ASNT, AWS, TWI, NACE, ASQ‑CMQOE, MCQI‑CQP, or similar is desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• 15 years’ experience in the construction of major green‑field or brown‑field Process Plants in the Oil & Gas industry, including large‑scale solar (Photovoltaic) projects.
• Experience with major EPIC Contractors / End Users in similar positions, overall responsibility for the Quality of Piping / Mechanical discipline Construction and Commissioning activities.
• Sound knowledge of QA/QC aspects, testing requirements and acceptance criteria related to various Piping systems and Rotating / Static Equipment, and management of overall discipline’s QA/QC aspects in major Oil and Gas Projects.
• Knowledge of international Codes, Standards and practices relevant to the job function (ASME, TEMA, ASTM, API, ISO, AWS, BS EN, NACE, IOGP, Shell‑DEP, MESC spec, etc.).
• Experience in preparation, review and approval of Quality Plans / ITPs / QCPs / MARs / welding, NDT, HT, painting and other test procedures; undertaking inspection/testing activities related to Structural / Piping / Pipelines, Pre‑fabrication and miscellaneous Static & Rotating Equipment during Field Erection, installation, testing, Pre‑Commissioning and Commissioning activities.
• Management of a team of discipline inspectors, coordination of inspection & testing activities, establishment and monitoring of KPIs.
• Development or implementation of Quality Surveillance Program, Completion Management System (CMS), Inspection & Test Records (ITRs), Technical Integrity Verification (TIV), Flawless Project Delivery (FPD), Project Quality Health Check (PQHC) Program.
• Implementation of Pre‑Qualification / QMS / Quality and technical compliance checks and audits; quality walk‑through of EPIC organizations and project activities.
• Resolution of highly complex QA/QC related issues and disputes arising from incorrect and disparate interpretations of project technical requirements and scope of work.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Support contractor to identify and submit QA/QC documents (ITPs, QCPs, welding/NDT/HT/painting and other test procedures, MARs, etc.) in line with the construction program, and ensure timely review and approval.
• Assist functional supervisor in review/approval of relevant QMS, engineering, and procurement documents, implementation of quality programs, and resolution of discipline matters escalated to the project management.
• Ensure implementation of project QA/QC requirements at site and at suppliers’ / sub‑contractors’ works complying with project specifications and other technical requirements.
• Organize pre‑activity review meetings, attend quality walk‑throughs and QA/QC weekly meetings.
• Undertake surveillance of on‑site and off‑site structural / piping / pipeline shops and field fabrication / equipment erection and related inspection & testing activities; surface preparation & painting activities; identify potential or actual non‑conformances and direct contractor to take corrective actions.
• Initiate or ensure initiation of NCRs for recurrent surveillance observations and non‑conformities and coordinate / follow‑up for RCA / correction / corrective / preventive action proposals and timely close‑out.
• Monitor progressive compilation of material test certificates and construction records and their traceability.
• Monitor and verify the implementation of Preservation Management System.
• Ensure contractors maintain, update, and publish the IMTE registers on a regular basis and keep calibration records maintained.
• Maintain appropriate systems / processes / procedures / computer database to track inspection and test status during pre‑fabrication, field erection, testing and statistical analysis of data.
• Monitor KPIs, special processes and personnel performance.
• Participate in project QHSE audits and pre‑qualification audits of vendors / suppliers / sub‑contractors; conduct ITP / QCP / MS / process / activity level compliance audits / checks.
• Monitor contractor/sub‑contractor/third‑party inspectors & engineers and subordinates; provide support, guidance, and report to functional supervisor.
• Implement and enforce elements of the company’s Quality Management System requirements applicable to the function.
• Ensure personal and others’ safety while exposed to construction site and prevailing climatic conditions at least 50% of the time.