QA/QC Engineer (Piping/Mechanical)

Airswift; Doha; On-site; QAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Airswift is seeking a Senior QA/QC Engineer for a Mesaieed site in Qatar on a 36-month contract. The role requires leading QA/QC activities across construction, commissioning and supplier interfaces, with strong emphasis on procedures, audits and non-conformance management.

Candidates should have a Mechanical Engineering degree, IRCA QMS Lead Auditor, and multiple senior certifications (CSWIP/AWS, NACE, ASNT).

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of QA/QC requirements, testing criteria and acceptance for piping, static and rotating equipment.
• Experience in major oil & gas, refinery, LNG/NGL, petrochemical or similar projects.
• Hands-on in preparing and approving Quality Plans, ITPs, QCPs, MARs, welding/NDT/heat treatment procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review and support approval of QA/QC documentation including Quality Plans, ITPs, QCPs, MARs, welding procedures, NDT procedures, heat treatment, painting procedures, and related records.
• 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, installation, testing and commissioning activities.
• Identify non-conformances, initiate NCRs, and monitor corrective actions through to close-out.
• Coordinate and supervise contractors, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and QA/QC personnel to ensure compliance with project quality requirements.
• Participate in quality audits, compliance reviews, walkthroughs, and QA/QC meetings.
• Monitor quality KPIs and support QA/QC programs including CMS, ITRs, TIV, FPD and PQHC.

Skills

QA/QC leadership

Inspection planning

Piping systems

NDE/NDT knowledge

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

IRCA QMS Lead Auditor

CSWIP 3.1 or AWS-CWI

BGAS Grade 2

NACE Level 2

ASNT/ACCP Level II (RT/MT/UT/PT)

Job description

Location: Site - Mesaieed

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 related quality records. 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, installation, testing, and associated inspection 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 quality requirements. Participate in quality audits, compliance reviews, 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, Refinery, LNG/NGL, Petrochemical, or similar process plant projects. Experience working with major EPC/EPCIC contractors and/or end users in a similar QA/QC role with responsibility for Piping and Mechanical 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.