To lead, manage, and implement the Quality Management System (QMS) for the Offshore project, ensuring full compliance with the company standards, ISO 9001:2015 requirements, contractual obligations, and project specifications. The Lead QA/QC Engineer is responsible for overseeing all quality-related activities across engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, installation, pre-commissioning, and commissioning phases, ensuring consistent quality performance throughout the project lifecycle.
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Key Responsibilities
- Hold overall responsibility and accountability for all QA/QC activities on the project
- Establish, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Plan (PQP), procedures, work instructions, and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
- Ensure effective implementation of QMS in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and the company Offshore requirements
- Define and monitor project quality KPIs and performance metrics
- Promote continuous improvement and integration of lessons learned across project phases
- Ensure contractual quality requirements are fully implemented throughout the project lifecycle
- Conduct quality audits, surveillance, and compliance inspections at all project locations (onshore, offshore, yards, vendors)
- Lead management of NCRs including root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and closure verification
- Ensure timely reporting of quality performance, trends, and risks to Project Management and the company Offshore Quality Representative
- Maintain comprehensive quality documentation, registers, and records
- Act as the primary focal point for all quality-related communication with the company Offshore
- Coordinate closely with Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, HSE, and Project Management teams
- Review and approve contractor and subcontractor quality documents, PQPs, ITPs, and procedures
- Provide leadership, direction, and technical guidance to the QA/QC team
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent
- Certified ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor
- Company Offshore approval (preferred)
- CSWIP 3.1 / AWS Certified Welding Inspector
- BGAS Grade 2 Painting Inspector
Experience
- Minimum 15–20 years of EPC project experience in Oil & Gas (Onshore & Offshore)
- Minimum 5 years company Offshore experience (Preferred)
- Strong exposure to offshore brownfield projects and live facilities
- Proven experience managing QA/QC activities across EPC project phases
Skills & Competencies
- Strong expertise in QMS implementation, audits, NCR management, and documentation
- In-depth knowledge of the company Offshore standards, specifications, and EPC processes
- Excellent coordination and communication skills with the company, vendors, OEMs, and subcontractors
- Ability to lead and manage multi-discipline QA/QC teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Personal Attributes
- Proactive and accountable
- Detail-oriented with strong execution focus
- Able to work under pressure and tight project schedules
- Strong ownership and leadership mindset
- Willing to travel and work offshore as required
Key Deliverables
- Project Quality Plan (PQP) and compliance records
- Approved ITPs and quality procedures
- Audit and surveillance reports
- NCR register and closure reports
- Quality KPI dashboards and performance reports
- Company Offshore quality submissions and management review inputs
Location
Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
