QA/QC Engineer - Mechanical Responsible for planning, implementing, and monitoring quality assurance and control activities on Oil & Gas projects to ensure compliance with client specifications and international standards. Supports quality management by coordinating inspections, audits, non-conformance handling, and training to maintain high-quality project deliverables.
Key Accountabilities:
- Review project specifications and assess QA/QC requirements
- Develop and obtain approval for Quality Plans, Procedures, and Inspection Test Plans
- Assist Quality Manager with daily quality activities, reporting, and meetings
- Address and monitor quality issues; manage NCRs and CARs
- Liaise with client, contractor, and third-party inspectors on welding documentation and NDT reports
- Supervise QA/QC inspectors and coordinate interdepartmental QA/QC tasks
- Organize quality inspections, maintain inspection records, and ensure compliance with specifications and codes
- Review Material Test Certificates for conformity
- Manage document control and distribution
- Maintain equipment calibration records
- Conduct audits on subcontractors, vendors, and departments
- Provide quality training for workforce
- Prepare technical queries, concession requests, and quality documentation completion
Required Qualifications & Competencies:
- Bachelor of Engineering (BE) or Bachelor of Technology (B. Tech.) in Mechanical & Metallurgy or related field.
- Minimum 8+ years of experience as a Quality Engineer in the Oil & Gas industry, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills.
- CSWIP 3.1 or equivalent certification.
- ISO 9001 Internal/Lead Auditor certified.
- ASME Level II certification in Radiographic Testing (RT), Penetrant Testing (PT), Magnetic Particle Testing (MT), Ultrasonic Testing (UT).
- Thorough understanding and application of all relevant welding processes, techniques, and their industrial applicability.
- Expertise in standards and codes including ASME, API, AWS, ASTM, and other international quality standards.
- Ability to accurately interpret technical drawings, isometrics, and related documentation.
- Familiarity with Oil & Gas-specific Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) requirements, work practices, and quality standards.
- Proven ability to coordinate QA/QC activities with Clients, Contractors, and Third-Party Inspectors (TPI).
- Skilled in managing NDT subcontractors and overseeing subcontractor quality control processes.
