Job Snapshot
Role: Project Quality Assurance and Quality Control Engineer - Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Industry: Oil and Energy - Function: Quality Assurance - Experience: 6 years, including QA/QC experience - Job Type: Full Time - Work Arrangement: On-site
Position Overview
ADNOC Group is seeking an engineering professional with experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) to support the development and implementation of quality management requirements across assigned projects in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The role focuses on ensuring that project quality management systems comply with ISO 9000 series standards, ADNOC policies, contractual requirements and applicable technical specifications. The successful candidate will oversee quality assurance activities throughout engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning, working with contractors, Project Management Consultants (PMC) and third-party inspection agencies to maintain technical integrity, prevent non-conformities and ensure that materials, equipment and construction activities meet established quality requirements.
Job Details
- Country: United Arab Emirates
- City: Abu Dhabi
- Industry: Oil and Energy
- Function: Quality Assurance
- Salary: Not disclosed
- Gender: No Preference
- Candidate Nationality: Not specified
- Job Type: Full Time
- Work Arrangement: On-site
Key Responsibilities
Project Quality Management
- Develop, review and implement project-specific quality management requirements in accordance with company policies, contractual obligations and ISO 9000 series standards.
- Establish quality requirements for contractors and Project Management Consultants during project design, development, construction and commissioning.
- Review contractor QA/QC plans, quality procedures, inspection arrangements and testing plans to verify alignment with ADNOC requirements.
- Monitor quality assurance and quality control activities throughout project execution to identify potential non-conformities and initiate preventive actions.
- Support the implementation of effective quality controls to maintain engineering integrity and ensure that project deliverables are fit for their intended purpose.
- Evaluate the application of quality requirements across engineering activities, materials, equipment and construction processes.
Vendor Inspection and Third-Party Quality Control
- Participate in developing company strategies for vendor inspection, field inspection and the selection of Third-Party Inspection (TPI) agencies.
- Support quality verification activities for critical equipment and materials against company-defined acceptance criteria.
- Review and monitor PMC oversight of third-party inspection agencies to assess the effectiveness of inspection arrangements and resource utilization.
- Identify inspection-related concerns and provide recommendations for appropriate corrective or remedial action.
- Coordinate with relevant project stakeholders to maintain compliance with established inspection and quality requirements.
Quality Audits and Compliance
- Conduct and support technical and compliance audits to evaluate the implementation and effectiveness of project quality management systems.
- Coordinate with project management teams and audit personnel to arrange interviews, site visits and physical verification activities.
- Review contractors ' internal and external audit programs to assess their adequacy and alignment with project quality requirements.
- Participate in contractor audits and provide independent assessments of audit effectiveness.
- Identify areas requiring improvement and support appropriate follow-up actions to strengthen quality compliance.
Supervision and Team Development
- Plan, supervise and coordinate activities within the assigned area to achieve departmental and functional objectives.
- Provide guidance and technical support to assigned personnel on quality management practices and project requirements.
- Train and develop team members in relevant technical and professional skills to improve performance and support section objectives.
Budget and Resource Management
- Contribute to the preparation of departmental and section budgets, including relevant quality management activities and resource requirements.
- Support the implementation of approved budgets and work plans in accordance with established objectives.
- Monitor significant budget variances and highlight areas requiring management attention to support effective cost and performance control.
Policies, Procedures and Performance Management
- Implement approved departmental policies, quality management systems, standards, processes and operating procedures.
- Ensure that assigned activities comply with applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, company standards and relevant international practices.
- Contribute to the achievement of departmental performance objectives in accordance with ADNOC 's performance management framework.
- Support the consistent application of established procedures across project quality assurance activities.
Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of quality management and operational processes.
- Develop and implement appropriate tools and techniques to strengthen quality performance and process control.
- Evaluate internal processes against recognized best practices and applicable ISO standards.
- Recommend practical improvements to address quality-related challenges, reduce inefficiencies and support continuous operational improvement.
Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability
- Comply with ADNOC Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policies, procedures and operational controls.
- Ensure adherence to applicable HSE legislation, sustainability guidelines, international standards and recognized industry practices.
- Perform assigned responsibilities in accordance with the ADNOC Code of Practices and relevant company requirements.
Management Reporting
- Provide quality management information and operational updates for departmental Management Information System (MIS) reporting.
- Contribute to the preparation of section progress reports for company management.
- Highlight quality-related concerns, performance issues and areas requiring management attention.
Qualifications and Experience
Education
Education - Bachelor 's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or an equivalent engineering discipline.
Professional Experience
Professional Experience - Minimum 6 years of professional experience, including experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC).
Role-Related Knowledge and Competencies
- Quality management systems and ISO 9000 series requirements.
- Project Quality Assurance and Quality Control procedures.
- Contractor quality plans, inspection procedures and testing arrangements.
- Engineering, construction and commissioning quality requirements.
- Vendor inspection and third-party inspection coordination.
- Technical and compliance auditing.
- Quality performance monitoring and non-conformity prevention.
- Coordination with contractors, Project Management Consultants and inspection agencies.
- Quality process improvement and operational performance management.
- HSE compliance and applicable engineering standards.
About ADNOC Group
Founded in 1971, ADNOC is a diversified energy group wholly owned by the Government of Abu Dhabi. Its integrated businesses operate across the energy value chain, supporting the responsible supply of energy to meet changing global market demands. ADNOC is among the world 's lower-carbon-intensity oil and gas producers and continues to invest in technologies and solutions aimed at reducing emissions and supporting the development of cleaner energy. The company has announced an initial allocation of $23 billion toward lower-carbon solutions, new energy investments and decarbonization technologies. These initiatives support ADNOC 's ambition to achieve net zero by 2045 and its commitment to zero methane emissions by 2030.