Location: Qatar
Sector: Oil & Gas / Energy
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience

About the Role

Ably Resources is working with a major energy organisation in Qatar to recruit an experienced Senior QA/QC Engineer to support large-scale onshore projects across engineering, procurement, and construction phases.

This is a senior technical role with responsibility for Quality Management Systems (QMS), contractor oversight, audits, inspections, and compliance with international standards and regulatory requirements. The position plays a critical role in ensuring that quality requirements are embedded, implemented, and enforced throughout the full project lifecycle.

The successful candidate will act as a technical authority and focal point for quality, working closely with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management Systems & Compliance

• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of departmental and project QMS documentation in line with ISO 9001 and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Ensure QMS compliance requirements are fully incorporated into contracts and effectively implemented by project teams and contractors.
• Provide expert guidance on ISO 9001 standards, QMS documentation, and certification requirements.

Audits & Governance

• Act as the focal point for internal, external, corporate, and contractor QMS audits.
• Coordinate audit planning and execution with project teams and contractors, and actively participate in audits during contract execution.
• Monitor, enforce, and report compliance with quality standards across all assigned projects.

Project Quality Planning & Performance

• Prepare and manage Project Quality Plans (PQP) and quality KPIs.
• Ensure contractor PQPs and KPIs are aligned with project and organisational requirements.
• Monitor and report quality performance metrics on a monthly and quarterly basis.

Engineering, Procurement & Construction Oversight

• Review Scope of Services (SOS) and Scope of Work (SOW) to ensure quality and technical requirements are embedded.
• Review and approve QA/QC documentation and deliverables across engineering, procurement, and construction phases.
• Provide technical oversight of welding procedures, NDT activities, inspection test plans, and special processes.
• Review and respond to technical queries, deviations, and non-conformances related to QA/QC activities.

Contractor & Vendor Management

• Participate in contractor, subcontractor, and vendor pre-qualification processes.
• Support technical bid evaluations to ensure quality requirements are clearly addressed and understood.
• Review contractor and supplier deliverables to ensure compliance with contract requirements and applicable standards.

Non-Conformance & Corrective Actions

• Ensure deviation, NCR, and CAR management systems are implemented and effectively controlled.
• Verify corrective and preventive actions and ensure proper closure of quality issues.

Leadership & Site Oversight

• Lead and manage multi-discipline QA/QC teams within the department.
• Conduct surveillance and oversight of construction activities through regular site visits.
• Attend weekly and monthly progress meetings with contractors and project teams.

Candidate Profile

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering (or equivalent) from an internationally recognised institution.
• IRCA Certified QMS Lead Auditor.
• ASNT Level II certification in RT, MT, PT, and/or UT.
• Welding and painting inspection certifications from recognised bodies such as AWS, CSWIP, or TWI.
• Professional affiliation with recognised quality organisations (e.g. CQI, ASQ) is desirable.

Experience

• Minimum 15 years’ experience in the Oil & Gas industry with internationally recognised EPIC contractors or end-user organisations.
• Proven experience across pipelines and process plant projects.
• Hands-on involvement in all phases of Engineering, Procurement, Inspection, and Construction (EPIC) projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading or heading QA/QC functions on major projects.

Technical Expertise

• Strong working knowledge of international codes and standards including ASME, ASTM, NACE, AWS, API, BS, and ISO.
• Sound expertise in welding, NDT, materials, corrosion, and special processes.
• Experience with manufacturing inspection, certification processes, and QA/QC best practices.

Personal Attributes

• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working in a multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary environment.
• Willingness to undertake frequent site visits and manage extended working hours.
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of operating with minimal supervision.

Compensation & Benefits Package

The role offers a highly attractive, tax-free remuneration package, complemented by a strong and comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the employee and their family.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a world-class energy organisation delivering complex, high-value projects. The role offers long-term career stability, exposure to flagship projects, and an exceptional lifestyle opportunity in Qatar.

To apply, get in touch with Thomas Donlon at: thomas.donlon@ablyresources.com