Introduction

What are you going to do

  • Quality Management & Compliance
    • Oversee QMS: Develop, implement, and maintain the project-specific Quality Plan, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and Quality Procedures aligned with ISO 9001 standards.
    • Audit & Assessment: Plan and conduct internal and external quality audits on contractors, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure strict compliance with mechanical standards.
    • Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all mechanical works strictly adhere to international codes (ASME Section VIII/IX, B31.3, API 510/570/650, AWS D1.1).
  • Inspection & Engineering Control
    • Technical Review: Review and approve Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and Welder Performance Qualifications (WPQ).
    • NDT & Inspection Coordination: Manage Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) programs (RT, UT, MT, PT, PAUT) and coordinate with third-party testing agencies and KNPC inspection teams.
    • Defect & Failure Analysis: Lead investigations into mechanical quality failures or non-conformances (NCRs); implement robust root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Leadership & Stakeholder Coordination
    • Team Management: Supervise, mentor, and evaluate a team of mechanical QC Engineers and Inspectors, ensuring optimal resource deployment across refinery units.
    • Client Interface: Act as the primary focal point for all quality-related matters between the Contractor, Project Management Consultant (PMC), and representatives.
    • Material Approval: Oversee the inspection and receiving of bulk mechanical materials, piping components, static/rotating equipment, and valves, verifying Material Test Reports (MTRs).

Essential skills and knowledge 

  • Bachelor's Degree (Graduate Engineer) in Mechanical Engineering from a recognized and accredited university.
  • Total Experience: Minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience within the Oil, Gas, and Refinery industry.
  • Specific Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a similar QC Managerial or Lead capacity managing large-scale refinery projects or maintenance contracts.
  • Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of static equipment (pressure vessels, heat exchangers, storage tanks) and piping systems within high-pressure, high-temperature refinery environments.
  • Standards Familiarity: Prior experience with standard drawings, engineering specifications, and Shell DEP standards is highly advantageous.
  • Soft Skills: Exceptional leadership abilities, strong negotiation skills, and clear technical reporting capabilities in English.

What we offer

  • Salary:
    • Day Rate in KWD (All inclusive)
  • Work Schedule:
    • 10 Hours / 6 Days
  • Duration:
    • 1 year, with possible extension
  • Location:
    • Kuwait

Closing: December 09, 2026

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Vacancy reference: CR-308128

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