Lead Quality Engineer

Sisco Jobs; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas company is seeking a Lead Quality Engineer to drive quality assurance and control activities across onshore EPC projects. This role requires strong leadership, ensuring project deliverables meet regulatory and client standards. The ideal candidate should have 812 years of QA/QC experience in the oil and gas industry, hold relevant engineering qualifications, and possess strong skills in QA/QC processes, inspection techniques, and documentation. This position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on project quality and safety.

Qualifications

• 812 years of experience in QA/QC within Oil & Gas/EPC onshore projects.
• Certifications such as CSWIP 3.1/3.2, AWS-CWI, ISO 9001 Lead Auditor preferred.
• Experience in preparing, reviewing, and approving Quality Plans and Inspection Procedures.

Responsibilities

• Develop implement and maintain project-specific Quality Plans, ITPs, and procedures.
• Oversee QA/QC teams across disciplines.
• Conduct quality audits and inspections.
• Monitor construction quality against international standards.
• Identify non-conformities and support corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction teams.
• Ensure proper documentation and compilation of Quality Dossiers.
• Provide technical support during testing and commissioning.

Skills

QA/QC processes

International codes and standards

Inspection techniques for welding

Documentation and reporting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Instrumentation Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Lead Quality Engineer

Location: Dubai UAE

Industry: Oil & Gas / EPC / Onshore Projects

Role Overview

The Lead Quality Engineer will be responsible for driving and implementing quality assurance and quality control activities across onshore EPC projects covering multi-disciplinary scopes such as Static Rotating Piping Electrical and Instrumentation. The role requires strong expertise in international codes and standards inspection methodologies and quality systems ensuring all project deliverables meet contractual regulatory and client requirements. The position demands leadership skills to guide QA/QC teams, coordinate with engineering and construction teams and maintain a robust quality framework throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop implement and maintain project-specific Quality Plans ITPs Method Statements and Quality Control procedures.
• Oversee and guide QA/QC teams across Static Rotating Piping Electrical and Instrumentation disciplines.
• Review engineering documents vendor deliverables material certificates and quality records to ensure compliance.
• Conduct quality-related audits inspections and surveillance at fabrication shops vendor sites and project locations.
• Monitor construction quality and ensure adherence to international standards such as ASME API ASTM IEC ISO and client specifications.
• Identify non-conformities raise NCRs and support root cause analysis corrective actions and preventive measures.
• Coordinate with Engineering Procurement and Construction teams to ensure quality requirements fully integrated.
• Review welding procedures NDT procedures material selection and equipment inspection reports.
• Ensure proper documentation traceability and compilation of Quality Dossiers / MDR / Final Handover Documentation.
• Provide technical support during testing commissioning and pre-startup activities.
• Participate in client meetings third-party inspections and interface coordination.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and uphold safety and quality culture across the project.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 812 years of experience in QA/QC within Oil & Gas / EPC onshore projects.
• Strong exposure to Static & Rotating Equipment Piping Systems Electrical Systems and Instrumentation Packages.
• Certifications such as CSWIP 3.1 / 3.2 AWS-CWI ISO 9001 Lead Auditor ASNT Level II (RT/UT/MT/PT) are preferred.
• Proven experience in preparing reviewing and approving Quality Plans ITPs and Inspection Procedures.
• Familiarity with EPC workflows including Engineering Procurement Construction & Commissioning.

Skills Required

• Strong knowledge of QA/QC processes international codes standards and client specifications.
• Expertise in inspection techniques for welding NDT fabrication equipment installation and electrical/instrumentation systems.
• Excellent documentation reporting and audit management skills.
• Ability to coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams in fast-paced EPC environments.
• Strong analytical skills for identifying risks resolving quality issues and driving continuous improvement.
• Effective communication skills to interact with clients contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency in MS Office QMS tools and document management systems.