Quality Specialist (Assurance)

NES Fircroft; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft seeks an experienced Quality Specialist (Assurance) to lead quality activities on a major Oil & Gas project in Doha, Qatar. You will implement the Project Quality Plan, oversee contractor QA systems, and ensure adherence to quality requirements across engineering, procurement and construction.

The role involves driving NCRs/CARs, audits, KPI monitoring, and lessons-learned initiatives, with a focus on continuous improvement and robust reporting.

Qualifications

• Education and experience align with quality assurance requirements in oil & gas projects.
• Certifications in Quality, Welding Inspection, NDE, ISO, CSWIP, BGAS or related disciplines are preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of quality experience in oil & gas or similar industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the Project Quality Plan and oversee Contractor Quality Management Systems.
• Ensure Engineering, Procurement, and Construction quality requirements are met.
• Support Procurement and Construction Quality Surveillance Programs.
• Manage DRs, CARs, and NCRs and drive root cause analysis.
• Develop quality performance reporting and risk tracking.
• Coordinate internal and contractor audit programs and maintain audit universe.
• Manage project quality induction, training records, and onboarding.
• Monitor quality KPIs and contractor performance against contracts.
• Support gate reviews and quality reporting activities.
• Drive lessons learned and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Excellent communication

Analytical skills

Audits & NCRs management

Stakeholder influence

Planning & reporting

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science

Quality certifications (ISO, CSWIP, NDE, etc.)

Job description

Hiring: Quality Specialist (Assurance)

Location: Doha, Qatar
Contract Type: Long-Term Contract
Work Location: Onshore
Rotation: 12 Weeks ON / 2 Weeks OFF
Work Schedule: 6 Days per Week
Working Hours: 8-10 Hours per Day

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Quality Specialist (Assurance) to join a major Oil & Gas project in Qatar. The successful candidate will play a critical role in driving the implementation of the Project Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with operating company quality requirements and project specifications.

This position will provide quality assurance leadership across surveillance programs, NCR/CAR management, audit coordination, quality reporting, KPI monitoring, lessons learned initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of the Project Quality Plan and oversee Contractor Quality Management Systems.
• Ensure Engineering, Procurement, and Construction quality requirements are effectively implemented.
• Support Procurement and Construction Quality Surveillance Programs.
• Manage Deficiency Reports (DRs), Corrective Action Requests (CARs), and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis and structured problem-solving activities.
• Develop and maintain quality performance reporting and risk tracking.
• Coordinate Company and Contractor Audit Programs and maintain the Audit Universe.
• Manage project quality induction, orientation, and training records.
• Monitor Quality KPIs and contractor performance against contractual requirements.
• Support Gate Reviews and quality reporting activities.
• Drive Lessons Learned programs and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Science
• Additional certifications in Quality, Welding Inspection, NDE, ISO, CSWIP, BGAS, or related disciplines are preferred

Experience

• Minimum 8 years of Quality experience within the Oil & Gas industry
• Experience working with Operators, EPC Contractors, or Service Companies
• Experience in Quality Assurance, Audits, Surveillance Programs, and Quality Management Systems
• Strong knowledge of industry standards and quality processes

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience managing audits, NCRs, CARs, and quality reporting
• Ability to influence stakeholders and coordinate across multicultural teams
• Strong planning, organizational, and reporting skills
• Ability to confidently interact with project management teams and contractors

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.