Senior QAQC Engineer
BH-318109-3
Posted: 13/11/2025
- Competitive
- Iraq Basra
- Contract
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Oil & Gas
Hiring for International Oil & Gas operator in Basra
Rotation : 14/14
Criteria & Qualifications
• Educated to High school level, proficient in English language (Reading, Writing & Speaking).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in wells operations team or quality role within the oil and gas industry.
• Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), API Q1/Q2, or equivalent certifications are acceptable (ISO).
• Strong knowledge of drilling, completions, and well intervention equipment.
• Knowledge and understanding of international standards. (API, ISO, ASME)
• Knowledge of NDT processes and types. (MPI, UT, LPI etc)
• A working knowledge / familiarisation DS-1.
• A working knowledge VAM Top and other premium connections.
• A strong team player with self-motivation and the ability to work independently is a must.
• Must be computer literate and have ability to operate MS Office applications
Key Accountabilities
Having the ability to lead by example and foment change in a workforce accustomed to less developed Quality and HSE practices.
• Monitor and verify compliance with quality management systems, standards, and procedures during, drilling, completion, and intervention operations.
• Conduct inspections of well materials and equipment related to wells operations (OCTG, Packers, Tree’s, Wellheads etc) and produce detailed reports.
• Conduct audits, and assessments of service providers and rig contractors.
• Collaborate with engineers and operational teams to implement best practices and address quality issues proactively.
• Support the qualification and performance evaluation of suppliers and service providers.
• The ability to conduct failure investigations into contractor equipment and support operational requirements where needed.
• Supervise local 3rd party inspection contractors during Drill Stem & BHA inspection (DS-1 cat 4 & 3-5).
• Supervising Third Party Inspection / Rig crew personnel, when deployed to the field as and when required (deck & rig return inspections).
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.
Rotation : 14/14
Criteria & Qualifications
• Educated to High school level, proficient in English language (Reading, Writing & Speaking).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in wells operations team or quality role within the oil and gas industry.
• Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), API Q1/Q2, or equivalent certifications are acceptable (ISO).
• Strong knowledge of drilling, completions, and well intervention equipment.
• Knowledge and understanding of international standards. (API, ISO, ASME)
• Knowledge of NDT processes and types. (MPI, UT, LPI etc)
• A working knowledge / familiarisation DS-1.
• A working knowledge VAM Top and other premium connections.
• A strong team player with self-motivation and the ability to work independently is a must.
• Must be computer literate and have ability to operate MS Office applications
Key Accountabilities
Having the ability to lead by example and foment change in a workforce accustomed to less developed Quality and HSE practices.
• Monitor and verify compliance with quality management systems, standards, and procedures during, drilling, completion, and intervention operations.
• Conduct inspections of well materials and equipment related to wells operations (OCTG, Packers, Tree’s, Wellheads etc) and produce detailed reports.
• Conduct audits, and assessments of service providers and rig contractors.
• Collaborate with engineers and operational teams to implement best practices and address quality issues proactively.
• Support the qualification and performance evaluation of suppliers and service providers.
• The ability to conduct failure investigations into contractor equipment and support operational requirements where needed.
• Supervise local 3rd party inspection contractors during Drill Stem & BHA inspection (DS-1 cat 4 & 3-5).
• Supervising Third Party Inspection / Rig crew personnel, when deployed to the field as and when required (deck & rig return inspections).
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.