Lead Quality Engineer - Piping (Site-Based)

Penspen; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced Lead Quality Engineer to manage piping quality activities on-site. The ideal candidate will have 18+ years of experience in the oil and gas sector, overseeing quality control and assurance. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with specifications and conducting inspections. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, along with a relevant engineering degree.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of quality engineering experience in Oil & Gas projects.
• Strong knowledge of piping systems and welding processes.
• Certifications like CSWIP 3.1 / 3.2 or AWS-CWI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-based piping quality control and assurance activities.
• Ensure compliance with project specifications and standards.
• Conduct inspections and audits on piping fabrication.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

ASME B31.3

API standards

ISO standards

Job description

Lead Quality Engineer - Piping (Site-Based)

We are seeking an experienced Lead Quality Engineer – Piping to oversee and manage piping quality activities at the project site. The ideal candidate will have 18+ years of experience in the oil and gas sector, with a strong background in piping fabrication, welding, and installation quality assurance and control.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead and supervise all site-based piping quality control and assurance activities.

Ensure compliance with project specifications, codes, standards (ASME, API, etc.), and client requirements.

Review and approve method statements, inspection and test plans (ITPs), and welding procedures.

Conduct regular inspections, surveillance, and audits on piping fabrication and installation.

Coordinate with construction, engineering, and third-party inspectors for quality-related matters.

Monitor and track quality metrics and maintain comprehensive documentation.

Support the resolution of non-conformances (NCRs) and initiate corrective / preventive actions.

Provide guidance and mentoring to site QA / QC team members.

Participate in final system walk-downs and turnover documentation preparation.

Qualifications and Experience :

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.

Minimum 18 years of quality engineering experience in Oil & Gas projects, with a strong focus on piping systems.

In-depth knowledge of welding processes, materials, and piping systems used in the oil and gas industry.

Certifications such as CSWIP 3.1 / 3.2, AWS-CWI, or equivalent preferred.

Familiarity with international codes and standards (ASME B31.3, API, ISO).

Strong leadership, communication, and documentation skills.

Prior site-based experience on large-scale EPC or brownfield / greenfield projects

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Location UAE - Abu Dhabi Job Family Quality Type of Contract Fixed Term Contract Full / Part time Full Time Region (current) Middle East Closing Date 28 / 08 / 2025 Ref No 15009