QAQC Engineer EandI

Ghobash Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC, a Ghobash Group member, seeks a QA/QC Engineer to lead E&I inspection on oil and gas projects in Abu Dhabi. You will ensure compliance with ITPs, reviews of drawings and vendor docs, and witness electrical and instrumentation installation activities.

Ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s in Electrical/Instrumentation, with 8+ years QA/QC experience in heavy industry, and hands-on calibration, pre‑commissioning, and hazardous area standards

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Instrumentation, or Electronics Engineering.
• 8+ years QA/QC experience in oil & gas, petrochemical, or heavy industry.
• Proven ITPs and quality procedures development for E&I construction.
• Knowledge of IEC/IEEE/NEC/API/ISA standards and ADNOC specs.
• Experience with calibration and pre-commissioning activities.
• Ability to read SLDs, cable schedules, loop diagrams, and datasheets.

Responsibilities

• Implement QA/QC plans and ensure E&I activities follow procedures and ITPs.
• Review drawings, datasheets, and vendor documents for QA compliance.
• Inspect materials and equipment against purchase orders and certificates.
• Witness E&I installation, including cables, trays, termination, and earthing.
• Witness instrumentation installation, calibration, and loop checks.
• Raise and close NCRs, CAPAs, and punch lists with clients and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with clients, inspectors, and third parties on hold points.
• Prepare quality reports, KPIs, and documentation packs for project closure.

Skills

QA/QC focus

ITPs & quality procedures

Read and interpret drawings

Cable testing & pre-commissioning

Hazardous area standards

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Instrumentation/Elektronics

Job description

Job Description:

Company 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.