Specialist Procurement Quality– Engineer (Offshore Island Project)

KBR Careers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

KBR Abu Dhabi is seeking a Specialist Procurement Quality – Engineer for an offshore island project. Based in UAE initially, the role focuses on expediting procurement, monitoring supplier schedules, and ensuring QC across vendor facilities to meet project milestones.

The position requires a mechanical/electrical background, extensive Oil & Gas EPC experience, and certification in quality management. Travel and relocation to Spain may be involved before returning to Abu Dhabi.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Metallurgical or related).
• 15+ years of Oil & Gas EPC experience for specialist roles.
• Experience with ADNOC standards and ISO 9001 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supplier and vendor compliance with project quality requirements.
• Review procurement quality documents, ITPs, QCPs, procedures, and vendor quality plans.
• Coordinate vendor inspections, audits, and surveillance activities.
• Monitor manufacturing and fabrication activities at supplier facilities.
• Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs), corrective actions, and quality deviations.

Skills

Procurement Quality Assurance

Vendor Quality Surveillance

Supplier Auditing

Material Inspection

Root Cause Analysis

NCR Management

Risk Assessment

Stakeholder Management

Technical Documentation Review

Offshore EPC Project Execution

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

ASQ CQE

ISO 9001 Lead Auditor

Job description

Title: Specialist Procurement Quality– Engineer (Offshore Island Project) Belong, Connect, Grow, with KBR! The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals. KBR Sustainable Technology Solutions provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets. KBR Abu Dhabi is currently looking to fill a position of Specialist Procurement Quality – Engineer for an Offshore Project to be based in UAE ( Abu Dhabi) as soon as the administrative processes are completed, will then relocate to Spain Office and then return to Abu Dhabi . The Procurement Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring the timely procurement, manufacturing, inspection, and delivery of materials and equipment required for offshore projects. The role focuses on expediting vendor activities, monitoring production schedules, resolving delays, and coordinating with suppliers, freight forwarders, inspection agencies, and project teams to meet project milestones. Profile matching below criteria only will be contacted.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure supplier and vendor compliance with project quality requirements.
• Review and approve procurement quality documents, ITPs, QCPs, procedures, and vendor quality plans.
• Coordinate vendor inspections, audits, and surveillance activities.
• Monitor manufacturing and fabrication activities at supplier facilities.
• Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs), corrective actions, and quality deviations.
• Ensure compliance with ADNOC specifications, project standards, ISO requirements, and international codes such as ASME, API, and ASTM.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Engineering, Expediting, Construction, and QA/QC teams.
• Prepare procurement quality reports and support project quality reviews.

Typical Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Metallurgical, or related discipline).
• Extensive Oil & Gas EPC experience, often 15+ years for specialist-level roles.
• Strong experience in offshore projects and procurement quality management.
• Previous ADNOC project experience is highly preferred.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Experience with vendor inspections, supplier audits, FATs, and manufacturing quality control.
• Professional certifications such as ASQ CQE, ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, or equivalent are advantageous.

Key Skills

• Procurement Quality Assurance (PQA)
• Vendor Quality Surveillance
• Supplier Auditing
• Material Inspection
• Root Cause Analysis
• NCR Management
• Risk Assessment
• Stakeholder Management
• Technical Documentation Review
• Offshore EPC Project Execution

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