Project Quality Assurance and Quality Control Specialist - Oil and Gas

ADNOC Abu Dhabi UAE; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

ADNOC Group is seeking an experienced Project Quality Assurance and Quality Control professional to support quality management standards across major oil and gas projects. The role emphasizes governance, audits, NCRs and coordination with third‑party inspection services within the GP&E function.

The candidate should have 12+ years in oil and gas projects and a strong grasp of ISO standards and QMS. The role requires on‑site work in Abu Dhabi, with responsibilities spanning documentation,

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years of experience in oil and gas projects with major project quality management.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems and international codes.
• Experience in audits, NCRs and QA/QC governance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project QA/QC governance and procedures.
• Monitor QA/QC activities across BLDs and ADNOC Group Companies.
• Lead quality audits, compliance reviews and verification activities.
• Manage QA/QC risks and NCRs with corrective actions.
• Coordinate with external inspection services and ITPs.
• Review inspection/test reports and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Support continuous improvement of project quality monitoring and reporting.

Skills

Project QA/QC

Quality management

Audits & compliance

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ISO standards

Job description

Project Quality Assurance and Quality Control Specialist - Oil and Gas

Job Snapshot – Role: Project Quality Assurance and Quality Control Specialist – Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Industry: Oil and Energy – Function: Quality Assurance – Experience: Minimum 12 years – Job Type: Full Time – Work Arrangement: On-site

ADNOC Group is seeking an experienced Project Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) professional to support the development, implementation and monitoring of quality management standards across major oil and gas projects. The role focuses on strengthening project quality governance, monitoring QA/QC performance across business line directorates (BLDs) and Group Companies, and ensuring compliance with ADNOC requirements and applicable international standards. The position involves developing project quality management procedures, conducting audits, reviewing non-conformances, monitoring third‑party inspection services, managing quality risks and supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the Group Projects and Engineering (GP&E) function. The successful candidate will bring at least 12 years of experience in oil and gas projects, including substantial exposure to major project quality management, together with a strong understanding of quality management systems, inspection requirements, international codes and project assurance practices.

Key Responsibilities

Project Quality Management Systems and Standards

• Develop project quality management standards and procedures in accordance with ISO 9001, ISO/TS 29001, ISO 10006 and relevant ADNOC requirements.
• Support the development of Level 1 project quality governance documentation, including quality policies and objectives.
• Develop and maintain Level 2 project quality procedures.
• Support Level 3 implementation of project quality procedures across relevant functions.
• Manage Level 4 project quality forms, records and supporting documentation.
• Establish consistent quality management practices across projects and engineering activities.
• Provide technical guidance to BLDs and Group Companies on compliance with project QA/QC standards and recognized best practices.
• Review existing quality systems and recommend improvements to strengthen project delivery and operational efficiency.

Project Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Monitor project QA/QC activities and performance across BLDs and ADNOC Group Companies.
• Review project quality documentation to assess compliance with approved requirements and international standards.
• Lead or participate in quality audits, compliance reviews and verification activities.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of project quality processes, controls and implementation practices.
• Identify quality management gaps and recommend appropriate corrective or preventive actions.
• Verify that project QA/QC responsibilities are clearly defined, understood and effectively implemented.
• Provide guidance to project teams on quality assurance requirements and compliance expectations.
• Support the consistent application of project quality standards throughout relevant project activities.

Quality Risk and Non‑Conformance Management

• Establish and maintain master registers for project QA/QC risks and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Review project NCRs, quality risk registers and associated corrective actions.
• Monitor non-conformance closure status and provide regular progress updates.
• Recommend solutions for unresolved quality issues and recurring non-conformances.
• Ensure project teams identify, assess, manage and mitigate relevant QA/QC risks.
• Support the development and implementation of appropriate quality risk mitigation measures.
• Escalate significant quality concerns through established reporting channels.
• Promote effective management of quality risks to support project objectives and commitments.

Inspection, Testing and Third‑Party Quality Services

• Support the establishment and management of framework agreements for third‑party inspection services.
• Evaluate the implementation and performance of third‑party inspection activities.
• Provide guidance to project quality teams on effective and efficient management of external inspection services.
• Review inspection and testing reports to identify quality issues and compliance concerns.
• Evaluate inspection plans, technical deviations and non‑conformance documentation when required.
• Review prequalification documents and provide relevant QA/QC feedback.
• Coordinate with project teams and external service providers on inspection‑related quality requirements.
• Support consistent application of approved inspection and testing practices across relevant projects.

Technical Quality Reviews and Failure Analysis

• Review significant project quality issues requiring intervention from the GP&E function.
• Lead root cause and failure analysis activities relating to material or equipment malfunctions requiring GP&E involvement.
• Assess technical findings and contribute to recommendations for corrective action.
• Support the Head of Discipline, Project QA/QC, in reviewing major project quality deviations and technical concessions.
• Provide technical input to quality‑related approval processes within established authority arrangements.
• Review relevant inspection findings, testing results and supporting technical documentation.
• Coordinate with appropriate technical disciplines to resolve quality concerns.
• Promote the application of lessons learned to prevent recurrence of quality failures.

Project Quality Planning and Performance Monitoring

• Develop the annual Project QA/QC departmental quality plan within GP&E.
• Establish the associated execution strategy and monitor implementation progress.
• Monitor project quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Evaluate quality performance against approved requirements and project commitments.
• Identify performance deviations and recommend improvement actions.
• Prepare progress updates and quality performance information for management review.
• Support project teams in achieving established quality objectives.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of project quality monitoring and reporting practices.

Quality Audits and Corrective Action Follow‑Up

• Facilitate audits involving the GP&E function.
• Coordinate with relevant GP&E disciplines and departments to collect required audit evidence.
• Support audit preparation, documentation reviews and verification activities.
• Monitor corrective actions arising from quality audits and related assessments.
• Coordinate with responsible stakeholders to support timely closure of audit findings.
• Maintain accurate records of audit actions, responsibilities and completion status.
• Provide regular management updates on outstanding audit requirements.
• Identify recurring audit findings and recommend improvements to relevant processes and controls.

Quality Competency Development and Knowledge Sharing

• Define, maintain and update the Project Quality competency management and assessment framework.
• Support the development of technical competencies within project quality teams.
• Organize knowledge‑sharing events and prepare relevant learning materials.
• Promote awareness of project quality management standards and good practices across Group Companies.
• Support the Head of Discipline, Project QA/QC, in organizing and conducting the Project QA/QC Community of Practice.
• Facilitate the exchange of technical knowledge, project experience and lessons learned.
• Contribute to other project communities and relevant cross‑functional learning initiatives.
• Encourage consistent application of quality management knowledge across the organization.

Leadership and Staff Development

• Plan, supervise and coordinate activities within the assigned area to achieve functional objectives.
• Provide technical guidance and support to assigned employees.
• Train and develop staff in relevant project quality management skills.
• Support the preparation of Personal Development Plans (PDPs).
• Contribute to succession planning and departmental talent pipeline development in coordination with Human Capital.
• Promote professional development, knowledge transfer and effective team performance.
• Support achievement of departmental objectives through appropriate supervision and coordination.

Budget and Operational Planning

• Compile and provide inputs for divisional budget preparation.
• Monitor expenditure against approved departmental budget allocations.
• Investigate significant budget variances and highlight potential financial concerns.
• Support reconciliation of expenditure differences and recommend corrective actions.
• Contribute to effective resource utilization and cost control.
• Support implementation of approved operational plans and departmental work programs.

Policies, Procedures and Internal Controls

• Implement approved departmental policies, processes, systems, standards and procedures.
• Ensure assigned activities comply with ADNOC requirements and relevant international standards.
• Apply established internal controls to project quality management activities.
• Support consistent implementation of departmental work programs.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen quality governance and procedural effectiveness.

Performance Management and Continuous Improvement

• Contribute to approved departmental and sectional performance objectives.
• Design and implement tools and techniques that improve the quality and efficiency of operational processes.
• Identify improvement opportunities through comparison with recognized industry practices.
• Support process improvements aligned with applicable ISO standards.
• Encourage employees to participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Recommend practical solutions to recurring quality management challenges.
• Promote the integration of lessons learned into project quality procedures and practices.

Health, Safety, Environment and Sustainability

• Support the development and maintenance of a positive HSE culture within the department.
• Ensure compliance with relevant HSE policies, procedures, systems and controls.
• Follow applicable legislation, sustainability guidelines and international standards.
• Support implementation of ADNOC Codes of Practice.
• Promote alignment between project quality activities and applicable HSE requirements.

Management Reporting

• Prepare departmental Management Information System (MIS) reports.
• Develop accurate and timely progress reports for company management.
• Report project quality performance, significant non-conformances, audit actions and improvement initiatives.
• Provide information supporting management oversight of departmental activities.
• Maintain relevant quality management records and supporting documentation.

Communications and Working Relationships

Internal Stakeholders

• Head of Discipline, Project QA/QC.
• Vice President, Project Assurance.
• Other Heads of Discipline and Managers within GP&E.
• Project Quality Management teams in BLDs and ADNOC Group Companies.
• Relevant ADNOC Upstream, Downstream and TEO divisions.
• Other technical and corporate functions involved in project quality management.

External Stakeholders

• Senior management of Project Management Consultants (PMCs).
• Third‑party inspection and quality service providers.
• Relevant government organizations and entities.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum Education

• Bachelor 's degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
• An advanced professional degree is preferred.

Professional Experience

• Minimum 12 years of experience in oil and gas projects, with exposure to different aspects of Project Quality Management.
• Significant experience in major project quality management is essential.

Technical Knowledge and Skills

• Project Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
• Major oil and gas project quality management.
• Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• ISO 9001 quality management requirements.
• ISO/TS 29001 quality management requirements.
• ISO 10006 project quality management guidelines.
• Project quality governance and procedure development.
• Quality audits, compliance reviews and verification activities.
• Non‑Conformance Report management and corrective action tracking.
• Project quality risk identification and mitigation.
• Inspection and Testing Plans (ITPs).
• Third‑party inspection services and quality assurance.
• Technical deviation and concession reviews.
• Root cause and equipment failure analysis.
• Quality performance indicators and management reporting.
• Quality competency development and assessment.
• International engineering codes and standards.
• Continuous improvement and lessons learned management.

Professional Certifications

• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor.
• Accreditation relating to international codes and standards.
• Relevant international certifications in welding, coating or corrosion protection, including AWS, TWI, NACE and API.

Technical and Professional Capabilities

• Ability to interpret and apply international quality standards.
• Strong understanding of project quality assurance processes.
• Experience reviewing technical inspection and quality documentation.
• Ability to assess non-conformances and recommend corrective actions.
• Knowledge of quality risk management and audit procedures.
• Ability to coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.
• Technical reporting and quality performance monitoring.
• Staff supervision, coaching and knowledge sharing.
• Effective communication with internal stakeholders and external service providers.

About ADNOC Group

ADNOC Group is an Abu Dhabi‑based diversified energy organization operating across the oil and gas industry and wider energy value chain. The Group Projects and Engineering function supports consistent engineering and project delivery standards across ADNOC operations. This Project QA/QC role contributes to ADNOC 's quality objectives by strengthening project quality management systems, monitoring compliance with international standards, supporting effective inspection and audit processes, and promoting continuous improvement across major oil and gas projects.