Job Title: Senior QA/QC Engineer – Offshore Project

KBR, Inc; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR is hiring a Senior QA/QC Engineer for an offshore project in Abu Dhabi. The role focuses on implementing and maintaining the Project Quality Management System to ensure compliance with ADNOC Offshore requirements, project specs, and international standards.

The candidate will review PQPs, ITPs, andQuality Procedures, conduct surveillance of fabrication and installation activities, and coordinate with inspectors and subcontractors. Extensive offshore QA/QC experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Lead Auditor ISO 9001 certification preferred.
• CSWIP 3.1/3.2, BGAS, NACE, API or equivalent certifications advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the Project Quality Management System (QMS) per ISO 9001 and ADNOC Offshore specs.
• Review Project Quality Plans, ITPs, Method Statements, and Quality Procedures for compliance.
• Monitor activities to ensure conformance with quality requirements and industry standards.
• Support the Project Quality Manager in achieving quality objectives and KPIs.
• Coordinate with ADNOC Offshore, inspectors and subcontractors during inspections and audits.

Skills

QA/QC

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Eng

Job description

Job Title: Senior QA/QC Engineer – Offshore Project Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR! The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission‑critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world‑class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high‑end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets. Job Title: Senior QA/QC Engineer – Offshore Project KBR is growing its Project Management Consultancy (PMC) team for an exciting, high‑profile offshore development in Abu Dhabi. Job Purpose The Senior QA/QC Engineer is responsible for implementing, monitoring, and maintaining the Project Quality Management System (QMS) to ensure that engineering, procurement, construction, fabrication, installation, and commissioning activities comply with ADNOC Offshore requirements, project specifications, international standards, and contractual obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Quality Management Implement and maintain the Project Quality Management System in compliance with ISO 9001, ADNOC Offshore specifications, and project requirements.
• Review and ensure compliance of Project Quality Plans (PQP), Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements, and Quality Procedures.
• Monitor project activities to ensure conformance with approved quality requirements and applicable industry standards.
• Support the Project Quality Manager in achieving project quality objectives and key performance indicators.

Inspection & Surveillance

• Conduct quality surveillance of fabrication, construction, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Ensure inspection activities are performed in accordance with approved ITPs and project specifications.
• Coordinate with ADNOC Offshore representatives, third-party inspectors, and subcontractors during inspections and audits.
• Witness testing and inspection activities including hydrotesting, pressure testing, NDT, welding inspections, coating inspections, and mechanical completion activities.

Welding & NDT Quality Control

• Review and approve WPS, PQR, and Welder Qualification Records.
• Monitor welding activities to ensure compliance with ASME, AWS, and project requirements.
• Verify NDT activities including RT, UT, MT, PT, and visual inspections.
• Review welding and NDT reports and maintain quality records.

Material Quality Control

• Verify material receiving inspections and certification compliance.
• Review Material Test Certificates (MTCs) and traceability documentation.
• Ensure proper identification, preservation, storage, and handling of materials.
• Monitor procurement quality requirements and vendor quality performance.

NCR and Corrective Actions

• Raise, review, and close Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Conduct root cause analysis and recommend corrective and preventive actions.
• Follow up on implementation and effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Monitor quality trends and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.

Audits & Compliance

• Participate in internal, supplier, subcontractor, and external audits.
• Support ADNOC Offshore quality audits and surveillance visits.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC HSE and quality requirements.
• Prepare quality performance reports and audit findings.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain project quality records and documentation.
• Review turnover dossiers, manufacturing record books, and final quality dossiers.
• Prepare weekly and monthly quality reports.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams regarding quality matters.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Welding Engineering, or related discipline.
• Lead Auditor certification in ISO 9001 preferred.
• CSWIP 3.1/3.2, BGAS, NACE, API, or equivalent certifications are advantageous.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 15 years of QA/QC experience in Oil & Gas, EPC, offshore, or petrochemical projects.
• Minimum 5 years of ADNOC, ADNOC Offshore, Saudi Aramco, QatarEnergy, or major Middle East offshore project experience.
• Strong experience in offshore platforms, pipelines, topsides, brownfield, and greenfield projects.
• Experience in fabrication yards, offshore construction, and commissioning activities.

KBR — Delivering Solutions, Changing the World.

KBR brings together the best and brightest to deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most critical missions and objectives. In everything we do, we are guided by our ONE KBR Values: We Value Our People – We create diverse, inclusive environments in which each person can feel safe, respected and valued, and where everyone has opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. We Deliver – We are uncompromising in our commitment to deliver innovative, high-quality, technology‑led solutions for our customers and exceptional, sustainable value for all our stakeholders. We Are People of Integrity – We value honesty, trust, courage, fairness, prudence and tenacity. We believe doing what’s right for the planet, the communities where we work, and our people is good for business. We Empower – We empower our people with a shared purpose, the right tools and the supportive culture they need to be proactive decision‑makers, to be adaptive to change, and to succeed. We Are a Team of Teams – We have a will to succeed, but we value the achievements of our team of teams over individual accomplishments. Our collective focus makes us a better, stronger, more effective company. We have also embedded environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles in every business operation and corporate function. Not only are we committed to operating safely, sustainably and equitably, but we are also committed to using our capabilities and expertise to help our customers accomplish their sustainability goals. Worldwide, KBR employs a diverse workforce approximately 29,000 people strong, with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in 40 countries. At KBR, We Deliver.