Operations, Quality Assurance Specialist

DSV; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DSV in Abu Dhabi seeks an Operations, Quality Assurance Specialist to safeguard material quality and compliance across projects.

You will verify materials, review MTCs/IRNs, issue RFIs, ensure proper storage, and maintain QA/QC records in line with ISO 9001 and PQP, with 2–4 years in oil & gas EPCM projects.

This hands-on role requires strong attention to detail, problem solving, and collaboration with client inspectors and EPCM teams.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 2–4 years of experience in material inspection, QA/QC, warehouse quality control, or materials coordination within oil & gas or EPCM projects.
• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, data interpretation, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Verify materials against purchase orders, packing lists, and material specifications.
• Review Material Test Certificates (MTC), Inspection Release Notes (IRN), and compliance documents.
• Prepare and submit RFI (Request for Inspection) to the EPCM Contractor and client QC team for approval.
• Ensure RFI approvals before materials are released for storage or issuance.
• Ensure materials are stored in designated areas per client specifications.
• Monitor preservation procedures and maintain preservation logs to prevent deterioration.
• Ensure materials are labeled and traceable, linking each item to MTCs and vendor documents
• Maintain records of RFIs, MRIRs and OSD reports
• Upload and manage inspection documents in the material management system.
• Raise an RFI for material issuance inspections and coordinate with client inspectors for approval before dispatch.
• Ensure proper release documentation before materials leave the warehouse.
• Follow client’s engineering specs, PQP, and ISO 9001 standards.
• Conduct inspections as per Material Receiving Inspection Procedure and QA/QC guidelines.
• Coordinate RFIs with EPCM Contractor, client QC team, and Implementation Contractors.
• Maintain an updated RFI log and track inspection status.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor to meet business needs.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Data interpretation

Organization skills

Stakeholder management

Time management

Team collaboration

Risk-based thinking

Education

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Operations,Quality Assurance Specialist

Responsibilities:

1. Verify materials against purchase orders, packing lists, and material specifications
2. Review Material Test Certificates (MTC), Inspection Release Notes (IRN), and compliance documents.
3. Prepare and submit RFI (Request for Inspection) to the EPCM Contractor and client QC team for approval.
4. Ensure RFI approvals before materials are released for storage or issuance.
5. Ensure materials are stored in designated areas (HVAC warehouse, closed storage, open shed, etc.) as per client specifications.
6. Monitor preservation procedures and maintain preservation logs to prevent deterioration.
7. Ensure materials are properly labeled and traceable, linking each item to corresponding MTCs and vendor documents
8. Maintain accurate records of RFIs, MRIRs (Material Receiving Inspection Reports), and OSD (Overage, Shortage & Damage) reports
9. Upload and manage inspection documents in the designated material management system (e.g., SPMMS or client’s system).
10. Raise an RFI for material issuance inspections, coordinate with client's inspectors, and obtain approval before dispatch.
11. Ensure proper documentation (Material Issuance Reports, Release Notes, and Inspection Approval) before materials leave the warehouse.
12. Follow client’s engineering specifications, project quality plan (PQP), and international standards like ISO 9001.
13. Conduct inspections as per Material Receiving Inspection Procedure and client's QA/QC guidelines.
14. Coordinate RFIs with EPCM Contractor, client's QC team, and Implementation Contractors.
15. Maintain an updated RFI log, track inspection status, and ensure timely approvals.
16. Performing any other related duties / projects assigned by the direct supervisor from time to time to meet the business exigencies.

Qualifications & Characteristics:

Education - Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

Work Experience - Minimum 2-4 years of experience in material inspection, QA/QC, warehouse quality control, or materials coordination within oil & gas, EPCM projects.

Specific Skills -

• Problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Data interpretation
• Organization Skills
• Stakeholder management
• Time management
• Team collaboration
• Risk-based thinking

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