Mechanical QC Engineer

About the role

Archirodon, an international EPC contractor active in Energy, Marine, Infrastructure and Defence & Security projects, is looking for a Mechanical QC Engineer to join its quality control team on a project in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role covers mechanical works from design and procurement through construction to handover.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare quality documentation such as Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and review construction documents for compliance with project quality requirements for mechanical works.
• Monitor design, procurement, construction and handover of mechanical works, method statements and ITPs, and ensure records are kept in time.
• Manage inspection and testing of mechanical works, including monitoring QC Inspectors, and monitor the close-out of punch lists.
• Check that measurement and testing instruments are functional and calibrated.
• Witness, review and approve welder qualifications and WPS/PQR documents.
• Liaise with third-party testing and inspection companies, analyse test data and maintain test and inspection records.
• Help construction personnel resolve non-conformances, advise the QC Manager and raise Non-Conformance Reports, and assist in audits of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Witness NDT and mechanical testing (hydro and pneumatic testing), attend client verifications, assist in final certification and systems commissioning, and manage site interfaces with contractor and client QC personnel.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Metallurgical Engineering.
• Minimum 13 years of experience; strong experience in construction-phase projects is essential (ADNOC experience is an advantage).
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification.
• ASNT Level II in RT, UT, MT and PT, and CSWIP 3.1 or AWS-CWI certification.
• Good command of project quality auditing practices.

Required skills

• Knowledge of codes and standards, ADNOC specifications and SHELL DEP.
• Familiarity with site fabrication, construction and erection activities.
• Hands-on experience in welding, NDT and painting/coating.
• Good communication, organisational and independent working skills.