Lead QA/QC Engineer - E&I [Offshore Project]

Company Description Emirates Electrical & Instrumentation Company LLC is a proud member of the Ghobash Group. For almost 20 years, we have made vital contributions to the Oil & Gas sector of the UAE, executing both onshore and offshore projects.

Abu Dhabi National Oil

Company (ADNOC) is one of our main clients along with Tier 1 and Tier 2 EPC contractors in this sector. We have the expertise to carry out full EPC&M services for electrical and instrumentation works and bring our intrinsic knowledge to measure and automate exploration, production, separation, refining processes, and distribution through our localized services.

Job Description Role Purpose: To lead, manage, and implement the Quality Management System (QMS) for the Offshore project, ensuring full compliance with ADNOC standards, ISO 9001:2015 requirements, contractual obligations, and project specifications. The Lead QA/QC Engineer is responsible for overseeing all quality-related activities across engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, installation, pre-commissioning, and commissioning phases, ensuring consistent quality performance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities QA/QC Planning & QMS Implementation - Hold overall responsibility and accountability for all QA/QC activities on the project - Establish, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Plan (PQP), procedures, work instructions, and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) - Ensure effective implementation of QMS in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and ADNOC Offshore requirements - Define and monitor project quality KPIs and performance metrics - Promote continuous improvement and integration of lessons learned across project phases Quality Assurance & Control Execution - Ensure contractual quality requirements are fully implemented throughout the project lifecycle - Conduct quality audits, surveillance, and compliance inspections at all project locations (onshore, offshore, yards, vendors) - Lead management of NCRs including root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions, and closure verification - Ensure timely reporting of quality performance, trends, and risks to Project Management and ADNOC Offshore Quality Representative - Maintain comprehensive quality documentation, registers, and records Interface with ADNOC Offshore & Stakeholders - Act as the primary focal point for all quality-related communication with ADNOC Offshore - Coordinate closely with Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, HSE, and Project Management teams - Attend quality review meetings, audits, and management review sessions with ADNOC Offshore - Ensure timely submission of quality reports, dashboards, and documentation Contractor & Subcontractor Quality Management - Review and approve contractor and subcontractor quality documents, PQPs, ITPs, and procedures - Ensure subcontractor QA/QC teams meet competency and certification requirements - Monitor vendor and subcontractor compliance with approved quality plans and inspection requirements - Conduct vendor inspections, audits, and surveillance activities Team Leadership & Management - Provide leadership, direction, and technical guidance to the QA/QC team - Manage QA/QC personnel across offshore platforms, fabrication yards, manufacturing facilities, and site installations - Ensure effective coordination between multi-discipline QA/QC teams - Support training, mentoring, and development of QA/QC personnel Qualifications - Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent - Certified ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor - ADNOC Offshore approval (preferred) - CSWIP 3.1 / AWS Certified Welding Inspector - BGAS Grade 2 Painting Inspector Additional Information Experience - Minimum 15–20 years of EPC project experience in Oil & Gas (Onshore & Offshore) - Minimum 5 years ADNOC Offshore experience (Preferred) - Strong exposure to offshore brownfield projects and live facilities - Proven experience managing QA/QC activities across EPC project phases Skills & Competencies - Strong expertise in QMS implementation, audits, NCR management, and documentation - In-depth knowledge of ADNOC Offshore standards, specifications, and EPC processes - Excellent coordination and communication skills with ADNOC, vendors, OEMs, and subcontractors - Ability to lead and manage multi-discipline QA/QC teams - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Personal Attributes - Proactive and accountable - Detail-oriented with strong execution focus - Able to work under pressure and tight project schedules - Strong ownership and leadership mindset - Willing to travel and work offshore as required Key Deliverables - Project Quality Plan (PQP) and compliance records - Approved ITPs and quality procedures - Audit and surveillance reports - NCR register and closure reports - Quality KPI dashboards and performance reports - ADNOC Offshore quality submissions and management review inputs