QA/QC Engineer(Steel Fabrication) | UAE

hudsonmanpower; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Manpower seeks a highly experienced QA/QC Engineer for steel fabrication projects (Structural / Plate / Piping) across refineries, petrochemicals, and storage tank erection. You will ensure quality compliance to project specs and international standards, collaborating with clients, inspectors, and consultants.

The role requires strong documentation, ND T coordination, and hands-on QA/QC oversight during fabrication and erection activities across Middle East-style projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in steel fabrication contracting.
• Strong knowledge of ASME VIII, IX; API 650/620; AWS D1.1.
• Experience with client inspections in Middle East projects.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain PQP and ITP.
• Review and approve WPS, PQR, and welding procedures.
• Coordinate and witness NDT activities.
• Conduct stage-wise inspections: fit-up, welding, dimensional, final.
• Ensure material traceability and review MTCs.
• Prepare QA/QC reports and NCRs.
• Liaise with clients, inspectors, and consultants.
• Support erection and commissioning from quality perspective.

Skills

Quality Assurance

NDT Coordination

Documentation

Welding Inspection

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced QA/QC Engineer with strong expertise in Steel Fabrication (Structural / Plate / Piping) for contracting companies involved in Refineries, Petrochemicals, Fertilizer Plants, and Storage Tank Erection Projects. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring quality compliance as per project specifications, international standards, and client requirements.

F2F Interview in Kochi & Mumbai in 1st week of March.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain Project Quality Plan (PQP) and Inspection & Test Plans (ITP).

• Ensure compliance with project specifications, codes, and standards (ASME, API, AWS, ISO, etc.).

• Review and approve fabrication drawings, WPS, PQR, and welding procedures.

• Monitor and inspect fabrication activities including:

  • Structural steel fabrication

  • Plate works

  • Piping fabrication

  • Storage tank erection

• Conduct stage-wise inspections:

  • Fit-up inspection

  • Welding inspection

  • Dimensional inspection

  • Final inspection

• Coordinate and witness NDT activities (RT, UT, PT, MT).

• Liaise with client representatives, third-party inspectors, and consultants.

• Ensure proper documentation of quality records and reports.

• Prepare and submit QA/QC reports, NCRs, and corrective action reports.

• Conduct internal quality audits and toolbox talks related to quality.

• Ensure material traceability and review mill test certificates (MTCs).

• Support site erection and commissioning activities from quality perspective.

1. Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in contracting companies engaged in:

   • Steel Fabrication (Structural / Plates / Piping)

   • Refineries

   • Petrochemicals

   • Fertilizer Projects

   • Storage Tank Erection

2. Strong knowledge of:

   • ASME Section VIII, IX

   • API 650 / 620

   • AWS D1.1

   • ISO Quality Standards

3. Experience in handling client inspections in Middle East projects.

4. Familiar with welding inspections, NDT coordination, and dimensional control.

5. Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

6. Good documentation and reporting skills.

7. Strong coordination and communication skills.