QA/QC Pipelines Lead

Position: QA/QC Pipelines Lead
Location: UAE with missions to Iraq 
Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 12 months (renewable)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all QA/QC activities related to pipeline installation and line pipe procurement within a major onshore Oil & Gas project.
• Act as the client‑side / operator QA/QC focal point for the Pipelines Installation EPC Package.
• Ensure full compliance with Project Quality Management Systems, applicable codes, standards, and contractual requirements.
• Review, approve, and monitor Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) for EPC Contractors, Sub‑contractors, and Vendors.
• Coordinate and oversee contractor and vendor inspection and surveillance activities, including third‑party inspections.
• Manage and follow up on NCRs, deviations, and concessions, ensuring effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate closely with discipline SMEs including Welding, NDE, Coating, Inspection, Engineering, and Package teams.
• Lead and support quality audits, compliance assessments, and quality performance reviews.
• Contribute to quality KPI dashboards, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Interface effectively with EPC Contractors, Vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure alignment across project phases.

Technical Scope & Expertise

• Pipeline systems:
  Line pipe, bends, valves, and onshore pipeline installation activities
• Welding:
• Management of Welding Procedure Qualification (WPS / PQR / WPQ) campaigns conducted by EPC Contractors
• Oversight of Welder Qualification Tests (WQT)
• NDE:
• Management and qualification of AUT (Automatic Ultrasonic Testing)
• Oversight of additional NDE methods (UT, RT, MT, PT) Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent (Diploma in Quality is an advantage).
  • Minimum 15 years’ experience in QA/QC within major onshore Oil & Gas projects.
  • Proven hands‑on experience in pipeline construction and installation QA/QC.
  • Strong background working client‑side / operator‑side, or in close interface with operators.
  • Prior experience with international oil & gas operators
  • Middle East project experience preferred; Iraq experience is an added advantage.
  • Strong communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Functional Competencies
  • Quality management and governance
  • EPC contractor and vendor oversight
  • Welding and NDE qualification management
  • Audit coordination and compliance management
  • NCR, deviation, and concession control
  • Risk identification and corrective action management
  • Stakeholder and interface management
  • Continuous improvement and KPI reporting

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