Senior Engineer, Quality - Pipeline

Position Summary:

The Senior Engineer, Quality – Pipeline is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining Quality Management Systems (QMS) for pipeline projects within the oil and gas sector. The role ensures compliance with project specifications, international standards, and client requirements while overseeing quality assurance and quality control activities throughout pipeline fabrication, welding, coating, installation, hydrotesting, commissioning, and project execution phases.

The position supports project quality objectives by coordinating inspections, conducting audits, managing quality documentation, and providing technical leadership to QA/QC teams.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain project Quality Management Systems (QMS) in accordance with project requirements, specifications, and international standards.
• Review and approve Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), method statements, and quality procedures related to pipeline construction activities.
• Pipeline fabrication
• Welding
• Coating
• Installation
• Hydrotesting
• Commissioning
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and project specifications, including ASME, API, and ISO requirements.
• Coordinate inspections with clients, consultants, third-party inspection agencies, and project teams.
• Review Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), welder qualifications, NDT reports, and material certification documents.
• Conduct internal quality audits, site inspections, surveillance activities, and quality performance assessments.
• Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and quality improvement initiatives.
• Ensure quality records, turnover dossiers, and project documentation are properly maintained and submitted according to project requirements.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and support to QA/QC engineers and inspectors.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (Mandatory).
• Minimum 15 years of experience in the oil and gas industry in a similar quality engineering role.
• Minimum 5 years of experience on large-scale EPC projects in the Middle East, preferably with ADNOC Group projects.
• Experience working on major capital projects in the Middle East, preferably within an EPC environment.

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of pipeline construction activities and quality management processes.

Extensive experience in:

• Welding
• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT)
• Coating
• Hydrotesting
• Commissioning activities
• Experience managing client inspections, audits, and project quality compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in quality documentation, reporting, and stakeholder coordination.
• Ability to work effectively with clients, consultants, inspection agencies, and project teams.
• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities for QA/QC personnel.

About the Company:

Penspen is hiring for a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) project in Abu Dhabi and is seeking experienced professionals to support quality management activities within pipeline projects in the oil and gas sector.