QA/QC Coordinator

Penspen Ltd; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 268,000 - 402,000; Full time

Job summary

Penspen is seeking a QA/QC Coordinator to lead quality assurance and control across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up activities in Abu Dhabi. The role ensures compliance with client specifications and international standards throughout the project lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have a strong PMC background, 10+ years in engineering, and 4+ years supervising O&G QA/QC. A relevant degree and QA/QC certification are required for the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or HND with QA/QC certificate.
• 10+ years in engineering activities, ideally within oil & gas.
• 4+ years supervising O&G project quality control activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Management System (QMS) per ISO 9001 and client specs.
• Review EPC contractor Quality Plans, ITPs, Method Statements and QA/QC procedures.
• Ensure compliance with API, ASME, ASTM, AWS, ISO, IEC, and client requirements.

Skills

QA/QC

Engineering background

O&G project experience

Vendor QA

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

HND with QA/QC certificate

Tools

ISO 9001

Job description

QA/QC Coordinator

Location: UAE

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

Applicant must have the right to work in UAE.

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About Penspen:

Penspen is a leading global energy services company, delivering asset integrity, engineering, and consultancy services to the oil, gas, hydrogen, and energy infrastructure sectors. With over 70 years of experience, we help our clients design, maintain, and operate safe, reliable, and efficient assets across the world.Penspen www.penspen.com are looking for a dynamic QA/QC Coordinator.

Penspen is hiring an experienced QA/QC coordinator with strong PMC experience to join our team in Abu Dhabi.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring quality assurance and quality control throughout engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and start-up activities, ensuring compliance with client specifications, international standards, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or HND with a certificate in QA/QC from and internally recognised agency.
• 10+ years of engineering activities ideally within the oil and gas industry.
• 4+ years supervising O&G projects quality Control activities

Key responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 9001, client specifications, and project requirements.
• Review and monitor EPC contractor Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements, and QA/QC procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable international codes and standards, including API, ASME, ASTM, AWS, ISO, IEC, and client-specific requirements.
• Conduct quality audits, inspections, surveillance, and assessments during engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Review and close out Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and quality deviations.
• Coordinate vendor inspections, Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), and material inspections.
• Monitor contractor and vendor quality performance, ensuring timely resolution of quality issues and continuous improvement.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews, commissioning readiness reviews, and project quality meetings.
• Prepare quality reports, KPIs, audit findings, and management reports for clients and project leadership.
• Ensure compliance with project HSE, quality, and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

Ideally:

• Solid background in multi‑discipline engineering team EPC project.
• Experience managing FEED, detailed design, and EPC project phases.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, engineering practices, and international codes and standards (API, ASME, ASTM, AWS, ISO, IEC).
• Experience with contractor quality surveillance, vendor inspections, FAT/SAT, NCR management, root cause analysis, and CAPA implementation.
• Strong experience in greenfield & brownfield terminal and facilities upgrade projects.
• GCC/Middle East oil & gas project experience is preferred.