Job Summary
The Quality Assurance Engineer is responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining the Quality Management System (QMS) across EPC oil & gas projects. The role ensures compliance with client specifications, international standards, regulatory requirements, and company quality policies across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.Key Responsibilities
* Develop, implement, and maintain project-specific Quality Assurance plans and procedures.
* Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, client standards, and oil & gas industry codes (API, ASME, ASTM, IEC, etc.).
* Review project specifications, drawings, and contracts to identify quality requirements.
* Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure quality requirements are embedded in deliverables.
* Lead internal and external quality audits across project phases.
* Establish and monitor quality KPIs and performance metrics.
* Manage document control systems and ensure proper quality documentation.
* Review and approve Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements, and quality procedures.
* Oversee vendor and subcontractor quality assurance processes.
* Participate in vendor qualification and pre-award audits.
* Ensure proper implementation of non-conformance reporting (NCR) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
* Conduct root cause analysis for quality issues and track closure actions.
* Support client and third-party inspections and audits.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives across projects.
* Provide QA training and awareness sessions to project teams.
Quality & Compliance Duties
* Ensure adherence to:
* ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
* Project contract requirements
* Regulatory and statutory requirements
* Company QA/QC procedures
* Monitor quality risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
* Ensure traceability and records retention for all critical project materials and processes.
Required Qualifications
* Certified ISO 9001 Lead Auditor or Internal Auditor (preferred).
Experience Requirements
* 3 - 8 years of experience in Quality Assurance within Oil & Gas EPC projects.
* Experience in upstream, midstream, or downstream projects preferred.
* Proven experience in large-scale EPC project environments.
* Experience with vendor quality surveillance and audits.