Senior QA/QC Engineer

Penspen; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Penspen seeks an experienced Senior QA/QC Engineer to join our Abu Dhabi team. The role focuses on ensuring quality assurance and quality control across EPC, commissioning and start-up activities in oil and gas projects.

The ideal candidate will have 15+ years in oil & gas, 5+ years in PMC projects, and a solid background in multi-discipline EPC workflows, with strong knowledge of API, ASME, ASTM, AWS, ISO, and IEC standards.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of oil & gas experience.
• 5+ years in PMC projects.
• Experience with FEED, detailed design and EPC project phases.
• Strong knowledge of international codes and standards (API, ASME, ASTM, AWS, ISO, IEC).
• Experience with contractor quality surveillance, vendor inspections, FAT/SAT, NCR management, CAPA.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain the Project QMS per ISO 9001 and project requirements.
• Review EPC Quality Plans, ITPs, Method Statements and QA/QC procedures.
• Ensure compliance with international codes and standards (API, ASME, ASTM, AWS, ISO, IEC).
• Conduct quality audits, inspections, surveillance, and assessments across project phases.
• Close NCRs and CAPA, manage quality deviations.
• Coordinate FAT, SAT and material inspections.
• Monitor contractor and vendor quality performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Participate in design reviews, constructability reviews and project quality meetings.
• Prepare quality reports and KPIs for clients and leadership.
• Ensure compliance with HSE, quality and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Quality management

QA/QC methods

Project management

Construction engineering

Inspections

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Penspen is hiring an experienced Senior QA/QC Engineer with strong PMC experience to join our team in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will be responsiblefor 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.

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• 15+ years of oil & gas experience in the oil and gas industry.
• 5+ years in PMC projects
• 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.