Lead QA/QC Engineer - E&I [Offshore Project]

Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC is a proud member of the Ghobash Group. For almost 20 years, we have made vital contributions to the Oil & Gas sector of the UAE, executing both onshore and offshore projects. Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is one of our main clients along with Tier 1 and Tier 2 EPC contractors in this sector. We have the expertise to carry out full EPC&M services for electrical and instrumentation works and bring our intrinsic knowledge to measure and automate exploration, production, separation, refining processes, and distribution through our localized services.

Role Purpose:

To lead, manage, and implement the Quality Management System (QMS) for the Offshore project, ensuring full compliance with ADNOC standards, ISO 9001:2015 requirements, contractual obligations, and project specifications. The Lead QA/QC Engineer is responsible for overseeing all quality-related activities across engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, installation, pre-commissioning, and commissioning phases, ensuring consistent quality performance throughout the project lifecycle. 

Key Responsibilities: 

QA/QC Planning & QMS Implementation 

• Hold overall responsibility and accountability for all QA/QC activities on the project 
• Establish, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Plan (PQP), procedures, work instructions, and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) 
• Ensure effective implementation of QMS in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and ADNOC Offshore requirements 
• Define and monitor project quality KPIs and performance metrics 
• Promote continuous improvement and integration of lessons learned across project phases 

Quality Assurance & Control Execution 

• Ensure contractual quality requirements are fully implemented throughout the project lifecycle 
• Conduct quality audits, surveillance, and compliance inspections at all project locations (onshore, offshore, yards, vendors) 
• Lead management of NCRs including root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and closure verification 
• Ensure timely reporting of quality performance, trends, and risks to Project Management and ADNOC Offshore Quality Representative 
• Maintain comprehensive quality documentation, registers, and records 

Interface with ADNOC Offshore & Stakeholders 

• Act as the primary focal point for all quality-related communication with ADNOC Offshore 
• Coordinate closely with Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, HSE, and Project Management teams 
• Attend quality review meetings, audits, and management review sessions with ADNOC Offshore 
• Ensure timely submission of quality reports, dashboards, and documentation 

Contractor & Subcontractor Quality Management 

• Review and approve contractor and subcontractor quality documents, PQPs, ITPs, and procedures 
• Ensure subcontractor QA/QC teams meet competency and certification requirements 
• Monitor vendor and subcontractor compliance with approved quality plans and inspection requirements 
• Conduct vendor inspections, audits, and surveillance activities 

Team Leadership & Management 

• Provide leadership, direction, and technical guidance to the QA/QC team 
• Manage QA/QC personnel across offshore platforms, fabrication yards, manufacturing facilities, and site installations 
• Ensure effective coordination between multi-discipline QA/QC teams 
• Support training, mentoring, and development of QA/QC personnel

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent 
• Certified ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor 
• ADNOC Offshore approval (preferred) 
• CSWIP 3.1 / AWS Certified Welding Inspector 
• BGAS Grade 2 Painting Inspector 

Experience 

• Minimum 15–20 years of EPC project experience in Oil & Gas (Onshore & Offshore) 
• Minimum 5 years ADNOC Offshore experience (Preferred) 
• Strong exposure to offshore brownfield projects and live facilities 
• Proven experience managing QA/QC activities across EPC project phases 

Skills & Competencies 

• Strong expertise in QMS implementation, audits, NCR management, and documentation 
• In-depth knowledge of ADNOC Offshore standards, specifications, and EPC processes 
• Excellent coordination and communication skills with ADNOC, vendors, OEMs, and subcontractors 
• Ability to lead and manage multi-discipline QA/QC teams 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

Personal Attributes 

• Proactive and accountable 
• Detail-oriented with strong execution focus 
• Able to work under pressure and tight project schedules 
• Strong ownership and leadership mindset 
• Willing to travel and work offshore as required 

Key Deliverables 

• Project Quality Plan (PQP) and compliance records 
• Approved ITPs and quality procedures 
• Audit and surveillance reports 
• NCR register and closure reports 
• Quality KPI dashboards and performance reports 
• ADNOC Offshore quality submissions and management review inputs