QA/QC Inspector (E/I)

QA/QC Inspector (E/I) - CAT IV-VI Projects

Working Location

Qatar Onshore (Ras Laffan / Doha)

Contract Type

Contract

Contract Term Duration

Three (3) years initial contract (renewable)

Start Date

ASAP

Working Schedule

6 days per week, 8-10 hours per day.

Job Purpose

To provide advanced technical oversight of site inspection activities, ensure the competency and performance of Contractors' QA/QC Inspectors, and verify that all E/I inspections are carried out in accordance with company standards, project specifications, and international codes. This role serves as the field-level focal point for inspection supervision and reporting functionally to the QA/QC Engineer.

Reporting and Relationships

Reports to: QA/QC Engineer.
Internal interfaces: QA/QC Engineers, Construction Supervisors.
External interfaces: EPC/PCI Contractors, TPI agencies, Equipment & Material Vendors and Manufacturers.

Job Context & Major Challenges

• Executing inspection activities in operational LNG facilities, requiring rigorous adherence to permit-to-work systems, safety protocols, and coordination with Operations and HSE.
• Balancing inspection demands across multiple brownfield projects with unique constraints (access, aging infrastructure, evolving scopes) while maintaining compliance with international standards.
• Serving as key technical interface to ensure early identification and resolution of quality risks, and aligning inspection priorities with operational constraints and shutdown windows.
• Ensuring timely resolution of E&I-related non-conformities, and implementation of corrective and preventive measures for sustained compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Confirm effective implementation of the company's quality management system and project quality plan.
• Maintain full familiarity with discipline-specific technical specification requirements.
• Review contractors' quality deliverables and provide clear, concise feedback to their quality focal points.
• Engage professionally with contractors and third-party organisations to maintain productive working relationships.
• Ensure contractor processes and procedures are effectively implemented.
• Perform material/equipment site receipt inspections, including visual and dimensional examination where practical.
• Conduct installation, testing, and calibration inspections to confirm product and process quality aligns with specified documents.
• Ensure the availability and up-to-date status of project quality documentation; maintain records of product and process conformance.
• Prepare daily reports summarising inspection highlights and coordinate with the quality focal point on significant issues.
• Manage and participate in site quality verification activities (Quality Walkabout, Surveillance and Audit) and document results.
• Record, facilitate, and close out identified non-conformances.
• Act as the 'eyes and ears' of the project management team to ensure all quality requirements and expectations are met.
• Maintain familiarity with Industrial Control Systems software and processes.
• Demonstrate proficiency with Electrical systems (LV/MV equipment, motors, transformers, switchgears, etc.).
• Demonstrate proficiency with Instrumentation and Control systems (DCS, ESD, PLCs, cabinet integration, transmitters, analyzers, etc.).
• Maintain working knowledge of fire & gas, PAGA & telecom systems devices and equipment.
• Maintain familiarity with Cybersecurity and Network equipment (Servers, Switch, Workstations, etc.).
• Continuously monitor the quality of works-in-progress at site and other locations, ensuring compliance with technical specifications.
• Adhere to company Health, Safety and Environment requirements during all project activities.
• Keep a register of all observations and proposed solutions as per company policy.

Generic Accountabilities - All Employees

• Comply with company Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality policies, regulations, and standards.
• Support development of local employees as an accountability for expatriate staff.
• Ensure compliance with anti-trust, competition laws, and company-specific firewall policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Qualifications:
  • Diploma in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, plus Trade Certificates in Electrical and/or Instrumentation.
  • Familiarity with electrical and instrumentation codes/standards (IEC, NEC, NFPA, BS, NEMA, NETA, ATEX/IECEX-60079, etc.).
  • Familiarity with quality assurance principles and practices.
• Knowledge and Experience:
  • Minimum 8 years of QA/QC experience in oil & gas, with demonstrated expertise in both greenfield and brownfield projects.
  • Extensive experience managing inspections during shutdown projects, preferably within LNG facilities under live conditions.
  • Proven ability to oversee contractor inspections across procurement, fabrication, and construction phases.
• Technical and Business Skills:
  • Proficiency in written and spoken English.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Good interpersonal and leadership skills to manage stakeholder relationships.
  • Strong data analysis and reporting skills.
  • Ability to act as a delegate to the Lead Inspector, providing guidance and technical support.