QAQC Engineer, E&I

Ghobash Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC, a member of Ghobash Group, seeks a seasoned QA/QC professional to lead electrical and instrumentation quality for oil and gas projects in Abu Dhabi. You will implement quality plans, review ITPs, and ensure compliance with IEC/ATEX standards across onshore/offshore scopes.

The role requires 8+ years in QA/QC for E&I, strong documentation skills, and ability to mentor inspectors on site at ADNOC projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Electronics Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in QA/QC for electrical and instrumentation work in oil and gas, petrochemical, or heavy industrial projects.
• Proven experience developing and implementing ITPs and quality procedures for E&I construction.
• Good knowledge of IEC, IEEE, NEC, API, and ISA standards, and client specifications such as ADNOC or equivalent.
• Knowledge of hazardous area equipment standards (IEC 60079, IECEx/ATEX).
• Experience with cable testing, loop checking, calibration, and pre-commissioning activities.
• Ability to read and interpret SLDs, cable schedules, loop diagrams, instrument datasheets, and hook-up drawings.

Responsibilities

• Implement the project Quality Plan and ensure E&I activities follow approved procedures, ITPs, and method statements.
• Prepare, review, and implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), checklists, and quality procedures for E&I works.
• Review drawings, specifications, datasheets, and vendor documents to confirm technical and quality requirements.
• Inspect incoming materials and equipment (cables, glands, cable trays, junction boxes, instruments, switchgear, transformers, MCCs, UPS) and verify against purchase orders, MTCs, and certificates.
• Inspect and witness installation of electrical systems, including MV/LV cable laying, pulling, jointing, termination, cable tray and conduit, earthing and lightning protection, lighting, and power distribution equipment.
• Inspect and witness instrumentation installation, including instrument hook-ups, impulse lines, tubing, junction boxes, cable routing, and tray and support installation.
• Verify installation of equipment in hazardous areas, including Ex certification, gland selection, and compliance with IECEx/ATEX requirements and area classification drawings.
• Witness and review testing and pre-commissioning, including insulation resistance, megger tests, VLF/hipot testing, continuity, earth resistance, relay and protection tests, instrument calibration, and loop checks.
• Review and approve calibration records and confirm test equipment calibration status.
• Raise, track, and close Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Corrective and Preventive Actions, and punch list items.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, third-party inspectors, and subcontractors on inspection requests, hold points, and witness points.
• Conduct internal audits, surveillance inspections, and subcontractor quality evaluations.
• Maintain quality records and compile final documentation packs, including as-built drawings, test records, certificates, and Manufacturer Data Reports (MDRs).
• Prepare quality reports, KPIs, and progress updates for project management.
• Support system completion, mechanical completion certification, and handover to commissioning and operations.
• Guide and mentor QA/QC inspectors.

Skills

QA/QC Leadership

Electrical & Instrumentation

Inspection & testing

Oil & Gas projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Electronics Engineering

Job description

Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC is a proud member of the Ghobash Group. For almost 20 years, we have made vital contributions to the Oil & Gas sector of the UAE, executing both onshore and offshore projects. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is one of our main clients along with Tier 1 and Tier 2 EPC contractors in this sector. We have the expertise to carry out full EPC&M services for electrical and instrumentation works and bring our intrinsic knowledge to measure and automate exploration, production, separation, refining processes, and distribution through our localized services.

Job Description

• Implement the project Quality Plan and ensure E&I activities follow approved procedures, ITPs, and method statements.
• Prepare, review, and implement Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), checklists, and quality procedures for E&I works.
• Review drawings, specifications, datasheets, and vendor documents to confirm technical and quality requirements.
• Inspect incoming materials and equipment (cables, glands, cable trays, junction boxes, instruments, switchgear, transformers, MCCs, UPS) and verify against purchase orders, MTCs, and certificates.
• Inspect and witness installation of electrical systems, including MV/LV cable laying, pulling, jointing, termination, cable tray and conduit, earthing and lightning protection, lighting, and power distribution equipment.
• Inspect and witness instrumentation installation, including instrument hook-ups, impulse lines, tubing, junction boxes, cable routing, and tray and support installation.
• Verify installation of equipment in hazardous areas, including Ex certification, gland selection, and compliance with IECEx/ATEX requirements and area classification drawings.
• Witness and review testing and pre-commissioning, including insulation resistance, megger tests, VLF/hipot testing, continuity, earth resistance, relay and protection tests, instrument calibration, and loop checks.
• Review and approve calibration records and confirm test equipment calibration status.
• Raise, track, and close Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Corrective and Preventive Actions, and punch list items.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, third-party inspectors, and subcontractors on inspection requests, hold points, and witness points.
• Conduct internal audits, surveillance inspections, and subcontractor quality evaluations.
• Maintain quality records and compile final documentation packs, including as-built drawings, test records, certificates, and Manufacturer Data Reports (MDRs).
• Prepare quality reports, KPIs, and progress updates for project management.
• Support system completion, mechanical completion certification, and handover to commissioning and operations.
• Guide and mentor QA/QC inspectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Electronics Engineering.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in QA/QC for electrical and instrumentation workin oil and gas, petrochemical, or heavy industrial projects.
• Proven experience developing and implementing ITPs and quality procedures for E&I construction.
• Good knowledge of IEC, IEEE, NEC, API, and ISA standards, and client specifications such as ADNOC or equivalent.
• Knowledge of hazardous area equipment standards (IEC 60079, IECEx/ATEX).
• Experience with cable testing, loop checking, calibration, and pre-commissioning activities.
• Ability to read and interpret SLDs, cable schedules, loop diagrams, instrument datasheets, and hook-up drawings.

Additional Information

• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Ability to work with tough deadlines and under pressure.
• Ability to work in ADNOC project sites.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to inspection and documentation.
• Commitment to quality, safety, and timely delivery.