Senior Procurement QAQC Engineer - Abu Dhabi

Job description / Role

Employment: Full Time

Job description

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced senior procurement QA/QC engineer - pipeline, structure, civil, packages, electrical, instrumentation, HVAC to join our team supporting ADNOC Gas Processing in Abu Dhabi, within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business.

The position is office-based in Abu Dhabi, in line with project and client requirements.

Our clients and projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business has a long-standing reputation for delivering complex projects for national and international energy clients. We offer integrated and innovative solutions across upstream, midstream, and downstream sectors, including decarbonization and electrification initiatives.

Our teams are at the forefront of energy transition, delivering sustainable solutions that power future generations. We bring low-carbon concepts to life through collaboration, expertise, and a commitment to excellence.

• Meaningful and impactful projects delivered to high-profile clients across the energy sector
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion across all levels of the organization
• Competitive remuneration package with regular market reviews
• Medical insurance for inpatient and outpatient care
• Group life and personal accident insurance
• End of service gratuity in line with UAE labor law
• Employee share plan with company matching
• Long service awards recognizing employee dedication at 5-year milestones
• Tailored professional development plans
• Global collaboration with experts shaping industry standards
• Energy Transition Academy for knowledge sharing and exposure to emerging energy systems

• Lead QA/QC activities across procurement and engineering disciplines including pipeline, civil, structural, electrical, instrumentation, HVAC, and packaged equipment
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and client expectations
• Coordinate with vendors, procurement teams, and engineering disciplines to ensure quality and timely delivery
• Develop and implement inspection and testing plans for procured materials and equipment
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to QA/QC teams
• Oversee documentation, audits, and reporting related to procurement quality
• Support commissioning and handover activities with a focus on quality assurance

• Possess over 13 years of experience in procurement quality management, with specialization in QA/QC across pipeline, structural, civil, packages, electrical, instrumentation, and HVAC disciplines
• Lead the selection and approval of vendors and subcontractors, ensuring full compliance with quality standards and procurement best practices
• Oversee procurement quality management processes, ensuring alignment with project specifications, industry standards, and supplier evaluation protocols
• Develop and implement inspection and testing plans, ensuring comprehensive quality assessments across all engineering components and systems
• Conduct criticality rating assessments to optimize procurement strategies and risk mitigation for key equipment and materials
• Supervise vendor and subcontractor inspections, audits, and non-conformance resolution, maintaining strict adherence to QA/QC protocols
• Define and monitor procurement quality objectives and KPIs, driving continuous improvement in quality assurance and procurement efficiency
• Evaluate vendor and subcontractor performance through detailed analysis, supporting data-driven procurement decisions
• Ensure robust document control for procurement activities, maintaining traceability, compliance, and documentation integrity
• Conduct technical bid evaluations, resolve technical queries, and manage change requests within procurement and QA/QC operations
• Liaise with third-party inspection agencies, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and standards across all disciplines
• Prepare and present procurement quality performance reports, offering insights for process optimization and strategic improvements
• Review and approve vendor and subcontractor documentation, ensuring alignment with project requirements and quality frameworks
• Ensure strict compliance with project codes, standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements across all relevant engineering scopes

Qualifications - skills and qualifications

What makes you remarkable?

Together, we can deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Minimum of 13 years of experience in oil & gas project design, covering all phases from conceptual to detailed design
• At least 5 years in a senior engineering role, leading major greenfield/brownfield FEED and detailed design projects
• Extensive expertise

Company Industry: Construction

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