Quality Engineer (UAE Nationals) – Oil & Gas

About the role

Wood is seeking motivated UAE National Quality Engineers to support its Oil & Gas projects in Sharjah. The role involves implementing quality assurance and control activities across engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning phases, ensuring compliance with client specifications, international standards and Wood’s quality management system.

Key responsibilities

• Assist or develop project Quality Management Systems and Quality Plans, depending on experience level.
• Review and approve Inspection & Test Plans, Method Statements, and Quality Procedures.
• Conduct internal and external quality audits, site inspections and quality surveillance.
• Monitor non‑conformance reports, lead root‑cause analysis and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction teams and client representatives on quality matters.
• Maintain quality documentation, records and reporting in line with project requirements.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline; fresh graduates must have internship or project experience in Oil & Gas.
• UAE National holding a valid UAE Family Book.
• Understanding of QA/QC processes, Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, API, ASME, ASTM) and audit methodologies.
• Experience ranging from 0‑2 years (graduate) to 3‑10 years (mid‑level/senior) in the Oil & Gas sector.

Required skills

• ASTM standards
• ASME codes
• API standards
• ISO 9001
• Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
• Method statements
• Material certification documentation
• Welding documentation
• Root‑cause analysis techniques
• Audit methodologies
• Document management systems
• Microsoft Office Suite