Introduction

  • To support the QA/QC Lead in overseeing the execution of quality assurance and control programs across a portfolio of projects, and to act as the key interface between the Project Management Teams (PMTs) and the Projects QA/QC Section.
  • The QA/QC Engineer plays a critical role in resource planning, performance monitoring, inspection coordination, and contractor evaluation.
  • The role ensures optimal deployment of QC resources, balanced workload distribution, and continuous performance tracking of contractors through structured reporting, surveillance, and closure of quality gaps.
  • Balancing inspector deployment across concurrent projects of varying scale and criticality, while maintaining workload equity and meeting quality coverage needs.
  • Acting as the main link between the Projects QA/QC Section and various project teams, ensuring early engagement and alignment of quality expectations.
  • Conducting quality assessments and surveillance visits across multiple sites to proactively identify performance risks, resource gaps, and procedural weaknesses.
  • Monitoring and evaluating the quality performance of contractors and driving timely closure of non-conformities and systemic issues highlighted in NCRs and CARs.

What are you going to do 

  • Review projects’ scopes of work, to determine the nature, extent and frequency of quality verification activities.
  • Review contractor/ supplier quality deliverables for conformance to quality requirements and expectations (I.E. PQP, PEP, ITP, Criticality Rating assessments and QA/QC procedures).
  • Review and/ or approve welding procedures and associated qualification, testing and repair deliverables from contractors and suppliers.
  • Chair Pre-Inspection Meetings to ensure that the quality requirements and expectations are fully understood and implemented prior to commencement of work activities.
  • Review and interpret RT films relating to potential defects/ discontinuities and provide expert opinion regarding the scope and extent of defects, and potential remedial actions.
  • Coordinate site and workshop inspection activities and assign adequate inspection resources to effectively measure conformance to requirements.
  • Coordinate the assignment of third-party source inspectors to represent at offsite manufacturing facilities.
  • Conduct assessments, audits and verifications on the Contractors’ procurement, engineering, construction and quality processes.
  • Evaluate and monitor the performance of QC inspectors and identify training requirements to continually improve the performance of the Quality Team.
  • Identify quality-related lessons learned and propose suitable corrective actions to improve work processes and prevent further undesirable conditions/ situations.
  • Project punch-list coordination and close-out prior to mechanical acceptance.
  • Ensures mechanical acceptance, and completion of pre-commissioning and commissioning activities
  • Promote the company health, safety and environment requirements and ensure that they are adhered to during project activities.
  • Support the QA/QC Lead in coordinating QA/QC activities across active CAT IV–VI projects, ensuring quality plans, inspection strategies, and contractor oversight are implemented effectively.
  • Serve as the primary QA/QC liaison to assigned Project Management Teams, ensuring quality requirements are understood, integrated, and executed across all disciplines.
  • Review and monitor the inspectors’ workload and productivity, ensuring optimal distribution of QA/QC resources based on project risk, criticality, and execution needs.
  • Conduct regular field assessments and surveillance audits across project sites to monitor quality system implementation and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Lead the tracking and performance evaluation of contractors’ QA/QC performance across all projects, including analysis of NCRs, CARs, and repeated deficiencies.
  • Prepare quarterly contractor quality performance reports, highlighting trends, areas of concern, and recommended actions, and ensure accountability for gap closure.
  • Track the effectiveness of corrective actions taken against audit findings and NCRs and escalate overdue or non-effective responses to the QA/QC Lead or Head.
  • Ensure readiness of inspection teams by validating competency, availability, and engagement, particularly in preparation for shutdowns and tie-in activities.

Essential skills and knowledge

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, preferably in Mechanical or Metallurgical disciplines.
  • Certified Quality Auditor (IRCA) is required, with a proven track record in leading external quality audits and performing engineering and procurement assessments.
  • Registration as an IRCA Lead Auditor is preferred.
  • Welding Inspection Certification (CSWIP 3.1 or 3.2) is mandatory; possession of a valid, current certificate is preferred.
  • Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Level II certification is required, with preference given to candidates holding active, valid certifications.
  • Minimum 10 years of QA/QC experience in the oil & gas industry, with proven expertise in both greenfield and brownfield project environments.
  • Extensive experience managing shutdown projects, preferably within LNG facilities, under live operating conditions and constrained execution windows.
  • Strong familiarity with a wide range of engineering materials and applications, including cryogenic, high-temperature, low-temperature, and sour service environments.
  • Demonstrated capability in conducting QA/QC planning, inspections, and contractor oversight across engineering, procurement, fabrication, and construction phases.
  • Solid understanding of international codes and standards (ISO, ASME, API, AWS, NACE), with the ability to apply them practically across multi-discipline projects.
  • Proven experience in reviewing and validating technical documents (WPS, PQRs, ITPs), source inspections, and managing quality deliverables for critical packages.
  • Proficient written and spoken English.
  • Computer literate.
  • Good interpersonal and essential Leadership skills to manage the relationship with key stakeholders.
  • Data analysis and reporting skills.
  • Ability to work as a delegate to Lead and provides required guidance and technical support to the team.

What we offer 

  • Salary:
    • Day Rate in USD Plus Allowance
  • Work Schedule:
    • 8 Hours / 5 Days
  • Duration:
    • 2 years, with possible extension
  • Location:
    • Qatar

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Process of your application

Application process & contact

We will now begin examining your application: We will take a close look at your application documents and ask you for additional information if necessary. If your qualifications match our requirements, we will invite you to meet us for the first time.

Project discussion with our customer

If the introductory meeting goes well for you and us, we will arrange a meeting with the customer who has the perfect project for you. This gives you the opportunity to find out more about the customer and the project.

The decision

If you enjoyed the project discussion and the customer is also convinced of your expertise, we will ask you the final and decisive question: Do you want to get started at Brunel?

Introductory conversation with Brunel

In an introductory meeting, we would like to find out more about your interests, ambitions and professional developments. At the same time, we report on working at Brunel and provide information about all career opportunities and prospects.

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