Abu Dhabi - Lead QA/QC Engineer for Turnaround

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Company description

SGS is a world leader in inspection, verification, analysis and certification. It is considered the world's leading benchmark in quality and integrity. We have more than 99,000 employees and a network of more than 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

We are seeking an experienced Lead QA/QC Engineer for turnaround (TA) in Oman.

• Integrate and follow safety considerations into QA/QC processes during a TA.
• Prevent potential safety incidents during a TA.
• Follow and ensure the team adheres to all HSE protocols in liaison with the HSE team.
• Experience in developing QA/QC plans and Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) specifically for turnaround projects.
• Familiarity with codes and standards for equipment inspection and fabrication in a petrochemical or refinery TA context.
• Experience in managing welding control during a turnaround.
• Experience in monitoring WPS, PQR, and welder qualifications under tight TA schedules.
• Experience in controlling material traceability and NDT clearance during a major turnaround.
• Handling non-conformance encountered during a TA and follow up on closure.
• Experience in planning and managing inspection resources (NDT crews, inspectors, third-party agencies) for a TA without any bottlenecks.
• Experience in reviewing and approving final documentation packages for mechanical completion and handover.
• Skills to balance quality requirements with schedule pressures.
• Manage QA/QC interface with operations, maintenance, and contractors during TA.
• Experience in punch listing and system handover in TA.
• Skills to control quality clearance activities before commissioning.
• Experience in pre-TA planning for critical path activities from a QA/QC perspective.
• Handling disputes or challenges from contractors or site teams over inspection findings.
• Build teamwork and lead the QA/QC team for a turnaround.
• Manage or handle manpower shortages or unexpected scope growth during a TA and adapt the QA/QC plan accordingly.
• Maintain morale and focus of the QA/QC team during extended shifts or emergency work.

• Manage and report in digital reporting tools and software (e.g., welding traceability systems, NDT tracking software, turnover documentation systems).
• Ensure proper reporting and documentation of inspection records under time-constrained TA activities.
• Prepare closure reports relating to QA/QC activities including effective utilization of staff, execution strategy and its outcome, meeting TA KPIs relating to QA/QC, non-conformities, their closures, lessons learnt, and recommendations.
• Present the closure report to department heads.

Qualifications

Degree in Mechanical or Civil Engineering.

Experience

Minimum 10-15 years within the oil and gas industry.

Company Industry: IT, Software & Internet Services

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