QC Engineer – Welding, NDT & Painting
Location: Residential role – Qatar (Single status)
Contract Type: 1-year extendable
Start Date: As per mobilisation schedule
Work Arrangement: Day rate + allowances
Job Purpose
We are seeking a highly experienced QC Engineer specialising in Welding, NDT, and Painting to join a major offshore oil and gas project. The successful candidate will lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary inspection and quality control teams across fabrication yards, construction sites, and offshore installations, ensuring the highest standards of compliance with international and project-specific quality requirements.
Key Responsibilities
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Oversee all QA/QC activities performed by contractors, sub-contractors, vendors, and third-party inspectors across various stages of fabrication and installation.
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Ensure implementation of project-specific quality documentation, including quality plans, ITPs, checklists, and control procedures.
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Lead and coordinate inspection activities in welding, NDT, coating, painting, internal lining, and Monel sheathing across platforms, subsea pipelines, and structural elements.
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Monitor and evaluate contractor/vendor adherence to approved quality requirements and standards.
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Serve as the focal point for site-related QC issues and interface with the client’s senior quality team to resolve concerns promptly.
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Control and track technical deviations, material substitutions, inspection requirements, and ensure proper documentation and approvals are in place.
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Review and follow up on Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), ensuring timely corrective and preventive actions.
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Ensure all inspection and test records are properly maintained and final test packs and dossiers are completed for submission.
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Provide daily reporting on QA/QC status and findings to the client’s quality engineering team.
Qualifications & Certifications
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BSc in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering.
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CSWIP 3.2 or AWS CWI (Senior Welding Inspector) certification.
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BGAS-CSWIP Grade 1 or NACE Level II for painting/coating inspection.
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NDT Level II in RT and UT (in accordance with applicable project standards).
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ISO 9001:2015 QMS Lead Auditor certification with minimum two years of post-certification experience.
Experience Requirements
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Minimum 15 years of QA/QC experience in the offshore oil and gas sector.
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Strong leadership experience managing inspection teams for fabrication, construction, and offshore installation.
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In-depth understanding of offshore construction techniques, including sour service, CRA/cladded piping, welding, coating, and repair methodologies.
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Previous involvement in quality oversight for large-scale process platforms and subsea pipeline projects.
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Familiarity with international standards, project specifications, and quality management systems used by major operators.
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Experience working with offshore service providers and third-party inspection agencies.
Additional Requirements
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Fluent in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Computer literate and adept at managing digital inspection records.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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Ability to thrive in a complex, multicultural working environment.
Package Includes:
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Day rate contract
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Housing and transport allowances
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Medical insurance coverage
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Airfare provided every 5.5 months
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Visa support
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PPE provided
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Gate passes arranged
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Paid leave: 1 day per month
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Sick leave: 5 paid days annually