Senior E&I QA/QC Engineer - Oil & Gas Projects

Ghobash Group

Abu Dhabi

On-site

AED 300,000 - 460,000

Full time

15 hours ago

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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.