QA/QC Engineer (Mechanical)

Airswift; Doha; On-site; QAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift seeks a senior QA/QC Lead for on-site oversight of major Oil & Gas projects, including solar. You will review and approve QA/QC documentation and drive compliance across piping, vessels, and equipment.

Candidates must hold a Mechanical Engineering degree, IRCA QMS Lead Auditor, 15+ years’ EPC/Brownfield experience, and relevant certifications (CSWIP 3.1, NACE II, ASNT II). Role based in Dukhan, Qatar.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• IRCA Certified QMS Lead Auditor.
• Minimum 15 years in major Greenfield and Brownfield Oil & Gas projects, including large-scale Solar projects.
• Experience with major EPC/EPCIC contractors and/or end users in QA/QC roles.
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC requirements, testing, and acceptance criteria for piping systems, static and rotating equipment.
• Hands-on experience preparing/reviewing Quality Plans, ITPs, QCPs, MARs, Welding/NDT/Heat Treatment/Painting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review and support approval of QA/QC documentation (QPs, ITPs, QCPs, MARs, welding/NDT/HTP, painting).
• Ensure QA/QC requirements are implemented at construction sites, supplier facilities, and subcontractor works.
• Conduct surveillance and inspections of structural, piping, pipelines, fabrication, erection, testing, surface prep, and painting activities.
• Identify non-conformances, initiate NCRs, and monitor corrective actions to close-out.
• Monitor material test certificates, construction records, material traceability, preservation, and calibration records.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and QA/QC personnel for compliance.
• Participate in quality audits, compliance checks, pre-qualification audits, and QA/QC meetings.
• Monitor quality KPIs, special processes, inspection activities, and personnel performance.
• Support implementation of Quality Surveillance Programs, CMS, ITRs, TIV, FPD, and PQHC programs.

Skills

QA/QC knowledge

Inspection coordination

Auditing

Piping systems knowledge

NDT knowledge

Regulatory standards

Leadership of teams

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Location

Site - Dukhan

Contract Duration

36 Months

Responsibilities

• Review and support approval of QA/QC documentation including Quality Plans, ITPs, QCPs, MARs, Welding Procedures, NDT Procedures, Heat Treatment Procedures, Painting Procedures, and other testing documentation.
• Ensure implementation of project QA/QC requirements at construction sites, supplier facilities, and subcontractor works.
• Conduct surveillance and inspections of structural, piping, pipeline, fabrication, equipment erection, testing, surface preparation, and painting activities.
• Identify non-conformances, initiate NCRs, and monitor corrective and preventive actions through to close-out.
• Monitor material test certificates, construction records, material traceability, preservation activities, and calibration records.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors, subcontractors, vendors, third-party inspectors, and QA/QC personnel to ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Participate in quality audits, compliance checks, pre-qualification audits, quality walkthroughs, and QA/QC meetings.
• Monitor quality KPIs, special processes, inspection activities, and personnel performance.
• Support implementation of Quality Surveillance Programs, Completion Management Systems (CMS), Inspection & Test Records (ITRs), Technical Integrity Verification (TIV), Flawless Project Delivery (FPD), and Project Quality Health Check (PQHC) programs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from a recognized university.
• IRCA Certified QMS Lead Auditor.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in major Greenfield and Brownfield Oil & Gas projects, including large-scale Solar (Photovoltaic) projects.
• Experience working with major EPC/EPCIC contractors and/or end users in a similar QA/QC role with responsibility for Mechanical and Piping construction and commissioning activities.
• Strong knowledge of QA/QC requirements, testing requirements, and acceptance criteria related to piping systems, pipelines, static equipment, and rotating equipment.
• Hands-on experience in preparation, review, and approval of Quality Plans, ITPs, QCPs, MARs, Welding Procedures, NDT Procedures, Heat Treatment Procedures, Painting Procedures, and related testing documentation.
• Proven experience in structural works, piping, pipelines, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, tanks, pumps, compressors, package equipment, and other static and rotating equipment during fabrication, installation, testing, pre-commissioning, and commissioning.
• Strong understanding of international codes and standards including ASME, TEMA, ASTM, API, ISO, AWS, BS EN, NACE, IOGP, Shell DEP, and MESC specifications.
• Experience managing inspection teams, quality surveillance programs, audits, quality management systems, and discipline KPIs.
• Mandatory certifications: CSWIP 3.1 or AWS-CWI, BGAS Grade 2 or NACE Level 2, and ASNT/ACCP Level II in RT, MT, UT, and PT.
• IIW Welding Engineer, NDT Level III, and advanced NDT certifications (PAUT, TOFD, AutoUT) are advantageous.
• Professional memberships with ASNT, AWS, TWI, NACE, ASQ, CQI, or equivalent professional bodies are preferred.