Sr QA / QC Engineer

Sr. QA/QC Engineer

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a multi‑disciplinary QA/QC team (QC Engineers and Inspectors) and ensure Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and procedures are implemented and adhered to throughout the project lifecycle.
• Guide departmental staff and project teams on compliance with the latest ISO 9001 standards, QMS documentation, and certification requirements.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards (e.g., IEC 62446, UL 3703, NFPA 70, etc.) in addition to contractual requirements.
• Act as the project focal point for internal, contractor, corporate, and external QMS audits.
• Coordinate with Client project teams and contractors for audit planning, execution, and participation during contract execution.
• Promote a culture of continual quality improvement and conduct quality training sessions for site personnel and subcontractors.
• Support incident investigations and root cause analysis related to quality failures impacting safety or project performance.
• Prepare and maintain Departmental and Project QMS documentation in accordance with Client requirements and ensure effective implementation of QMS compliance across contracts.
• Develop Project Quality Plans (PQP) and Quality Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), ensuring contractor PQPs and KPIs align with Client standards.
• Ensure QMS compliance is implemented across all project phases and submit required monthly and quarterly quality reports.
• Participate in the pre‑qualification, evaluation, and monitoring of contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and Client quality standards.
• Participate in technical bid evaluations, ensuring Client quality requirements are fully addressed and understood by bidders.
• Review Scope of Services (SOS) and Scope of Work (SOW) to ensure Client quality, technical, QA/QC, engineering, and construction requirements are properly incorporated.
• Review and approve contractors’ and vendors’ QA/QC documentation and deliverables for engineering, procurement, and construction phases, including welding and testing procedures.
• Review and respond to technical queries and deviations, particularly related to welding and non‑destructive testing (NDT).
• Review contractor and supplier engineering and construction deliverables with special emphasis on QA/QC and coordinate with relevant discipline specialists on materials, corrosion, and special processes to ensure compliance with contract requirements.
• Ensure effective implementation of deviation, non‑conformance, corrective, and preventive action systems, including verification of proper closure of NCRs and CARs.
• Conduct quality surveillance of construction activities through site visits, participation in weekly and monthly coordination meetings, and monitoring the performance of site QA/QC inspectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (preferably Electrical, Instrumentation, Controls Engineering, or a related discipline) or a higher engineering qualification from internationally recognized universities.
• IRCA‑certified QMS Lead Auditor certification or equivalent.
• ASNT Level II certification in RT / MT / PT / UT is an added advantage.
• Professional certification or affiliation with internationally recognized quality organizations such as CQI, ASQ, or equivalent is desirable.

Experience

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience, including at least 5 years in a lead role, in the Oil & Gas industry with an internationally recognized EPIC contractor or end‑user/owner organization.
• Proven experience in large‑scale solar (Photovoltaic) construction projects or projects of a similar nature.
• Strong background in Quality Management Systems (QMS) for large, complex projects.
• Brownfield project experience is considered an advantage.
• Hands‑on experience in major EPIC projects, covering all project phases (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) from execution level to independently managing or heading the QA/QC function.
• Practical knowledge of manufacturing, inspection, and certification processes for project equipment and materials, including applicable QA/QC practices.
• Experience working from corporate offices, with responsibility for coordinating and managing multiple projects simultaneously, is desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of Shell DEPs and international codes and standards relevant to the role, including IEC, NEC, ASME, ASTM, NACE, AWS, API, BS, ISO, and applicable local regulations.

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.