Head of Quality Assurance & QMS - Oil & Gas

Irmqatar; Doha; On-site; QAR 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

IRM Energy & Technology seeks a senior Quality Assurance lead to manage all QA activities across internal and external teams. You will drive QMS implementation, audits, and continuous improvement from design through commissioning, ensuring compliance with project requirements.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in Oil & Gas QA, strong leadership, and expertise in ISO standards, Six Sigma, and process optimization. This role is based in Qatar with on-site responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering.
• Quality Improvement certification (Six Sigma, statistical analysis, RCA, etc.).
• Quality Auditor training/certification.
• 10+ years’ Oil & Gas quality experience.
• 2+ years in a supervisory/oversight role.
• Experience with large-scale operations, projects, contractors, and service companies.
• Strong knowledge of QMS, quality tools, specifications, fabrication/manufacturing processes, and project management systems.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/29001, ISO 17025, ASME B16, API Q1/Q2.

Responsibilities

• Oversee project quality activities, systems, and third-party quality risks.
• Develop, manage, and enforce the Project QMS across PMTs, contractors, and suppliers.
• Ensure quality requirements are incorporated into contracts, tenders, POs, and project procedures.
• Manage Project Quality Plans, surveillance programs, audits, KPIs, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure regulatory licenses and statutory quality requirements are achieved.
• Lead quality audits and ensure EPC/contract quality compliance.
• Drive timely closure of nonconformities and preventive/corrective actions.
• Manage quality interfaces with Start-up/Operations and support system completion and handover.
• Promote continuous improvement using Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen, PDCA, and related tools.
• Coach project teams and quality personnel to ensure competency and quality awareness.

Skills

Fluent English

Leadership

Analytical skills

Prioritization

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering

Six Sigma / QA certification

Quality Auditor training/certification

Job description

IRM Energy & Technology seeks a senior Quality Assurance lead to manage all QA activities across internal and external teams. You will drive QMS implementation, audits, and continuous improvement from design through commissioning, ensuring compliance with project requirements.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in Oil & Gas QA, strong leadership, and expertise in ISO standards, Six Sigma, and process optimization. This role is based in Qatar with on-site responsibilities.