Senior QC Engnineer (Static/ Rotating )

Wood PLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; USD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Oil & Gas sector is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead and manage a team of Onshore QC Engineers focusing on mechanical quality control for large-scale projects. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in procurement quality management and extensive experience overseeing mechanical systems from design to implementation.

Qualifications

• 13+ years of experience in Oil & Gas project design.
• Extensive expertise in procurement quality management.
• Experience in leading teams of 50+ engineers and designers.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of QC Engineers in managing mechanical quality control.
• Oversee design and implementation of mechanical systems.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and project specifications.

Skills

Procurement Quality Management

Mechanical Quality Control

Project Management

Engineering Leadership

Technical Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Bachelor of Technology/Engineering(Mechanical)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Role

The successful candidate will lead and manage a team of Onshore QC Engineers and Designers for large-scale Oil & Gas projects. This office-based role demands expertise in mechanical quality control, specifically in static and rotating equipment, coupled with a strong procurement background, ensuring seamless execution, compliance with industry standards, and adherence to project specifications.

Key attributes include adaptability, a commitment to continuous learning, and the ability to navigate work pressures and evolving project requirements, particularly for high-profile clients. The ideal candidate must exhibit technical leadership, problem-solving skills, and the capacity to drive quality excellence in mechanical engineering and procurement-related QC processes, optimizing vendor selection and procurement workflows for critical mechanical systems.


Key Objectives:

• Oversee the design, development, and implementation of static and rotating mechanical systems, ensuring timely, cost-effective project execution while integrating procurement quality management.
• Develop detailed specifications, select appropriate mechanical components, and ensure compliance with industry standards, procurement guidelines, and safety protocols.
• Provide technical leadership to the engineering team, conducting reviews and evaluations to ensure mechanical system reliability, efficiency, and procurement best practices.
• Coordinate with vendors, clients, procurement specialists, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration and quality control in mechanical engineering and procurement workflows.
• Lead testing and commissioning plans for mechanical systems, ensuring proper calibration, procurement quality assurance, and optimal functionality of equipment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

• 13+ years of experience in Procurement Quality Management, specializing in Mechanical Quality Control for Static and Rotating Equipment within Piping, Structural, and Pipeline systems.
• Lead vendor and subcontractor selection and approval, ensuring compliance with mechanical quality standards and procurement best practices.
• Oversee procurement quality management, ensuring alignment with industry standards, project specifications, and supplier evaluation protocols.
• Develop and implement inspection & testing plans, ensuring thorough quality assessments for mechanical components and systems.
• Conduct criticality rating assessments to optimize procurement strategies for static and rotating mechanical equipment.
• Supervise vendor/subcontractor inspections, audits, and non-conformance (NC) resolution, maintaining strict adherence to mechanical QC protocols.
• Define and monitor Procurement Quality Objectives & KPIs, driving continuous improvement in QC and procurement efficiency.
• Evaluate vendor & subcontractor performance, leveraging detailed analysis and assessments for procurement-driven decision-making.

Leadership Skills:

• Lead and mentor a team of QC engineers and designers, serving as the primary point of contact for all mechanical QC matters in static and rotating equipment, ensuring alignment with procurement quality control processes.
• Identify technical issues, assess multiple solutions, and provide expert recommendations through technical queries and deviations, maintaining compliance with procurement and quality standards.
• Delegate tasks efficiently, provide clear guidance, and ensure effective project execution aligned with mechanical QC and procurement requirements.
• Develop and manage project schedules, ensuring adherence to timelines, budget constraints, and QC deliverable monitoring in procurement-driven workflows.
• Collaborate with project managers, procurement teams, construction personnel, and multidisciplinary engineering teams to achieve integrated and optimized design solutions for static and rotating equipment.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance of all deliverables with mechanical quality standards, specifications, and procurement guidelines.
• Exhibit strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, alongside analytical expertise and initiative-driven capabilities in procurement quality control.
• Motivate, coach, and inspire teams independently, fostering engineering competence, team synergy, and a culture of ownership and responsibility within procurement-related QC operations.
• Deliver high-quality, accurate, and timely QC engineering solutions, ensuring technical excellence and reliability in procurement-driven mechanical QC processes.

Stakeholder Management:

• Liaise with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure clear communication and understanding of project requirements.
• Manage interface meetings with Clients and Vendors to progress design scopes

Safety and Compliance:

• Ensure all Instrumentation and Control activities comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Promote a culture of safety within the engineering team and across the project site.
• Should actively participate in various project workshops/reviews such as Design/P&ID/HAZID/HAZOP/SIL/ALARP Reviews, 3D Model Reviews, Constructability and SIMOPS reviews

Skills And Qualifications
Expected:

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 13+ years of experience in Oil & Gas project design, spanning Conceptual to Detailed Design stages.
• 5+ years in a Senior Engineer position, leading major Greenfield/Brownfield FEED/Detailed Design projects.
• Extensive expertise in procurement quality management, including vendor selection, technical bid evaluation, and material compliance for static and rotating equipment.
• Strong background in control system design, including instrumentation and control equipment selection, control loop development, field instrumentation (sensors, transmitters, actuators), and communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, Profibus, Foundation Fieldbus).
• Experienced in leading and managing teams of 50+ engineers and designers, ensuring procurement-driven quality control and efficiency.

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