QA/QC Engineer – (E/I)

We are seeking an experienced QA/QC Engineer – Electrical & Instrumentation (E/I) to support major oil & gas/LNG projects in Qatar. The successful candidate will support the QA/QC Lead in implementing project quality assurance and control programs while coordinating closely with Project Management Teams, EPC contractors, third-party inspection agencies and vendor QA/QC representatives. The position has a strong focus on E&I quality verification, contractor performance, inspection coordination, NCR management, vendor surveillance and project quality compliance. 

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in Electrical & Instrumentation quality verification activities

• Implement project QA/QC verification plans and ensure ongoing EPC project compliance

• Coordinate site and workshop inspection activities

• Review project scopes and establish appropriate quality verification requirements

• Monitor and evaluate E&I QA/QC inspectors and contractor quality performance

• Lead NCR/CAR management including RCFA, disposition and close-out

• Coordinate E&I punch-list closure prior to mechanical acceptance

• Provide QA/QC input during FEED package and Scope of Work reviews

• Review Material Requisitions, Material Approval Documents and Technical Bid Evaluations

• Review vendor/OEM Inspection & Test Plans

• Support equipment criticality assessments and inspection level requirements

• Verify E&I equipment compliance with area/zone classifications and certification requirements

• Participate in Kick-Off Meetings, Pre-Inspection Meetings and Factory Acceptance Tests

• Review and select suitable third-party E&I inspectors

• Participate in engineering, procurement and construction surveillance activities

• Review E&I documentation including datasheets, GA drawings, routing layouts, SLDs, Cause & Effect diagrams, schematics and logic diagrams

• Review ITPs for installation, testing, commissioning and Site Acceptance Testing

• Ensure compliance with applicable HSE and project quality requirements throughout execution 

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent

• Certified Quality Auditor – IRCA required

• IRCA Lead Auditor registration preferred

• Minimum 10 years QA/QC experience within the oil & gas industry

• Strong experience across both greenfield and brownfield projects

• Experience managing shutdown projects, preferably within LNG facilities and live operating environments

• Strong QA/QC experience covering engineering, procurement, fabrication and construction

• Experience developing and implementing QA programs covering design, procurement, fabrication, installation, hook-up and commissioning

• Strong knowledge of E&I codes and standards including IEC, NEC, NFPA, BS, NEMA, NETA and ATEX/IECEx 60079

• Strong English communication skills

• Good stakeholder management and leadership capability

• Strong data analysis and reporting skills

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