Lead QAQC Engineer E&I [Offshore Project]

Ghobash Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UAE is looking for a Lead QA/QC Engineer to manage the Quality Management System for offshore projects, ensuring compliance with ADNOC and ISO standards. The ideal candidate will have at least 15-20 years of EPC experience in the Oil & Gas sector, a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, and certifications in quality management. This full-time role requires strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure. No remote work is available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Certified ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor.
• Minimum 15–20 years EPC project experience in Oil & Gas.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and implement the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Establish and maintain project quality plans and procedures.
• Conduct quality audits, surveillance, and compliance inspections.

Skills

QMS implementation

Documentation management

Analytical skills

Quality audits

NCR management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Certified ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor

CSWIP 3.1

AWS Certified Welding Inspector

BGAS Grade 2 Painting Inspector

Job description

Role Purpose

To lead, manage and implement the Quality Management System (QMS) for the Offshore project ensuring full compliance with ADNOC standards ISO 9001:2015 requirements, contractual obligations and project specifications. The Lead QA/QC Engineer is responsible for overseeing all quality-related activities across engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, installation, pre-commissioning and commissioning phases ensuring consistent quality performance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

QA/QC Planning & QMS Implementation

• Hold overall responsibility and accountability for all QA/QC activities on the project.
• Establish, implement and maintain the Project Quality Plan (PQP) procedures, work instructions and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Ensure effective implementation of QMS in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and ADNOC Offshore requirements.
• Define and monitor project quality KPIs and performance metrics.
• Promote continuous improvement and integration of lessons learned across project phases.

Quality Assurance & Control Execution

• Ensure contractual quality requirements are fully implemented throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct quality audits, surveillance and compliance inspections at all project locations (onshore, offshore, yards, vendors).
• Lead management of NCRs including root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions and closure verification.
• Ensure timely reporting of quality performance trends and risks to Project Management and ADNOC Offshore Quality Representative.
• Maintain comprehensive quality documentation registers and records.

Interface with ADNOC Offshore & Stakeholders

• Act as the primary focal point for all quality-related communication with ADNOC Offshore.
• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, HSE and Project Management teams.
• Attend quality review meetings, audits and management review sessions with ADNOC Offshore.
• Ensure timely submission of quality reports, dashboards and documentation.

Contractor & Subcontractor Quality Management

• Review and approve contractor and subcontractor quality documents PQPs, ITPs and procedures.
• Ensure subcontractor QA/QC teams meet competency and certification requirements.
• Monitor vendor and subcontractor compliance with approved quality plans and inspection requirements.
• Conduct vendor inspections, audits and surveillance activities.

Team Leadership & Management

• Provide leadership, direction and technical guidance to the QA/QC team.
• Manage QA/QC personnel across offshore platforms, fabrication yards, manufacturing facilities and site installations.
• Ensure effective coordination between multi-discipline QA/QC teams.
• Support training, mentoring and development of QA/QC personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Certified ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor.
• ADNOC Offshore approval (preferred).
• CSWIP 3.1 / AWS Certified Welding Inspector.
• BGAS Grade 2 Painting Inspector.

Experience

• Minimum 15–20 years EPC project experience in Oil & Gas (Onshore & Offshore).
• Minimum 5 years ADNOC Offshore experience (Preferred).
• Strong exposure to offshore brownfield projects and live facilities.
• Proven experience managing QA/QC activities across EPC project phases.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong expertise in QMS implementation, audits, NCR management and documentation.
• In-depth knowledge of ADNOC Offshore standards, specifications and EPC processes.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills with ADNOC vendors, OEMs and subcontractors.
• Ability to lead and manage multi-discipline QA/QC teams.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and accountable.
• Detail‑oriented with strong execution focus.
• Able to work under pressure and tight project schedules.
• Strong ownership and leadership mindset.
• Willing to travel and work offshore as required.

Key Deliverables

• Project Quality Plan (PQP) and compliance records.
• Approved ITPs and quality procedures.
• Audit and surveillance reports.
• NCR register and closure reports.
• Quality KPI dashboards and performance reports.
• ADNOC Offshore quality submissions and management review inputs.

Remote Work

No

Employment Type

Full‑time