Senior QA/QC Engineer – Site Lead

About the role

Petrofac is looking for a Senior QA/QC Engineer to lead the implementation and continuous improvement of the site Quality Management System (QMS) on a major energy project in Abu Dhabi. The role combines hands‑on technical oversight with coordination of subcontractors, vendors and internal teams to ensure that all quality requirements are met and documented.

Key responsibilities

• Implement and maintain a closed‑loop site QMS, including quality induction and orientation for all personnel.
• Prepare, review and update site quality documents such as the Quality Control Plan, Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) and process control procedures.
• Coordinate with the Completions team to align PetroPCS with approved ITPs/ITRs.
• Conduct regular audits of the site quality system and trigger unscheduled audits when serious deficiencies are identified.
• Manage nondestructive testing (NDT) activities and ensure proper planning and documentation for both planned and unplanned inspections.
• Monitor construction processes, perform surveillance activities and report subcontractor quality performance.
• Maintain effective communication with client site representatives to ensure client quality requirements are understood and fulfilled.
• Facilitate meetings to resolve interface issues and evaluate new quality/test methods, processes and materials.

Required profile

• Minimum 15 years (180 months) of experience in QA/QC within the energy or construction sector.
• Proven ability to lead site‑level quality audits and manage subcontractor quality teams.
• Strong knowledge of QMS, ITPs, NDT procedures and documentation control.
• Excellent coordination skills to work closely with completions, engineering and client representatives.

Required skills

• Quality Control Plan
• Quality Management System
• Inspection Tests