QC Engineer - Pipeline

Quality Engineer – Pipeline (Cross Country Pipeline) Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Job Type: Long-Term Project Industry: Oil & Gas / EPC / Cross Country Pipeline Experience: 8–15 Years Job Description We are hiring an experienced Quality Engineer – Pipeline for a long-term Cross Country Pipeline project in Abu Dhabi. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in pipeline construction, QA/QC activities, welding inspection, material inspection, documentation, and quality management for Oil & Gas EPC projects.

Desired Candidate Profile

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and monitor the Project Quality Management System (QMS).
• Ensure construction activities comply with project specifications, ITPs, client requirements, and international standards.
• Coordinate inspection activities for pipeline welding, coating, fit-up, lowering, tie-ins, hydrotesting, and reinstatement.
• Review quality documents including ITPs, Method Statements, Inspection Reports, NCRs, and Quality Records.
• Coordinate with Construction, Welding, NDT, Procurement, and Client representatives.
• Monitor material receiving inspections, traceability, preservation, and storage.
• Participate in internal audits, client inspections, and third-party inspections.
• Raise, monitor, and close NCRs and corrective/preventive actions.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly quality reports.
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies and project quality requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 8–15 years of QA/QC experience in Oil & Gas EPC projects.
• Mandatory experience in Cross Country Pipeline construction.
• Strong knowledge of ASME, API, ISO 9001, and project quality standards.
• Experience in pipeline welding inspection, coating inspection, material inspection, hydrotesting, and mechanical completion.
• Familiarity with quality documentation, inspection coordination, and client reporting.
• Previous experience on ADNOC or other major Middle East Oil & Gas projects is preferred.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Certifications

• CSWIP 3.1,3.2 / AWS CWI (Preferred)
• ASNT Level II (RT/UT/MT/PT/VT) – Preferred
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor – Preferred
• BGAS/NACE Certification – Added Advantage