Senior QA/QC Engineer - E&I

Role Overview

Senior QA/QC Engineer - E&I at Wood PLC, based in Sharjah, UAE with possible travel to Iraq for business trips as required. This is a full-time onsite position.

Company Overview

Wood has been awarded a general engineering contract to support an International Client operator to deliver a portfolio of onshore capital projects by provision of engineering and project management services, including EPC contract management, Supply Chain, Construction and Commissioning support from Wood Iraq and UAE offices. Projects include both Greenfield and Brownfield modification projects and integrating low-carbon solutions to support the client's energy transition and emissions reduction goals.

Role Purpose

This position provides quality and inspection resources, systems, and processes to support pre-order and post-order procurement activities for various projects. The role reports directly to the Lead QA/QC and is accountable for ensuring quality standards, vendor compliance, and inspection coordination across E&I equipment and activities.

Key Responsibilities

Quality and Documentation Management

• Promote both Wood and Client Core values.
• Review company specifications, project documents, and scope of work requirements.
• Control all quality documentation during and upon completion of the project.
• Upload inspection reports and releases to the document management system.
• Check and review E&I vendor manufacturing records books (MRB).
• Ensure closure of quality requirements for project closeout and provide input to project lessons learned.

Procurement and Technical Support

• Prepare and review bid documentation and give input to the tender team regarding scope and planning.
• Provide technical input to the procurement group and evaluation of RFQs and material requests.
• Review and provide input into technical bid evaluations.
• Support in reviewing project technical queries and specification deviation requests.
• Check and review documents of I&C equipment including transmitters, valves, and control systems.
• Check and review electrical documents of HV and LV electrical equipment.
• Check and review supplier and vendor-related project documentation including ITPs and procedures.

Inspection and Vendor Coordination

• Establish appropriate call-off arrangements with third-party inspection agencies.
• Assign competent, qualified, and appropriately experienced inspectors to inspection assignments.
• Coordinate vendor and supplier product and material inspection activities.
• Prepare and provide inspection package documents and deliver them to third-party inspectors.
• Plan and participate in external and internal projects and vendors and suppliers' inspections.
• Manage and raise vendors' inspection requests and maintain the inspection assignment register.
• Review inspection outputs and highlight areas of concern.
• Report inspection queries, deficiencies, punch list items, and NCRs identified by inspectors.
• Review and approve third-party inspection invoices.

Engineering Collaboration and Design Support

• Interface with other disciplines, vendors, and the E&I engineering team.
• Assist package engineers with E&I activities in the design of equipment, component, and process systems.
• Participate in KOM and PIM and all post-orders meetings.

Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Ensure fabrication carried out in manufacturer facilities meets specifications, international codes, and standards.
• Participate in mechanical completion walkdown and FAT, completing ITR, recording punch items and follow-up for closure.
• Facilitate the recall, quarantine, and replacement of defective products and materials.
• Support lead QA/QC for corrective actions by approving new actions and verifying action closure.
• Support in carrying out root cause analysis of project nonconformities.

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with the Client Quality representative as appropriate.
• Capture client feedback and monitor resulting improvement actions.
• Conduct all activities safely and efficiently and follow the company's HSE policies and procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 10+ years of Oil and Gas experience.
• Previous EPC experience in the oil and gas industry.
• Previous exposure to HV and LV electrical equipment including switchgear and electric drives.
• Previous exposure to I&C equipment including transmitters, valves, and control systems.
• Previous experience in procurement support activities in EPC and PMC projects in the oil and gas industry.
• Must be certified IECEx or Compex Ex-01, 02, 03 and 04.
• Working knowledge of standards, codes of practice, and regulations relating to E&I work.
• Knowledge of HAZOPs, SIL reviews, FAT, etc. as required by the project.
• Middle East experience preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Good planning and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Good level of communication skills in both written and spoken formats.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with systematic thinking.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with good initiative and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a teamwork culture.
• Ability to work within multicultural workforces and environments.

Additional Information

Employment Terms

• Full-time onsite position.
• Possible travel to Iraq for business trips as required.

Benefits

• Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to high-profile clients and complex projects in Iraq.
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice.
• Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure reward at the right level in line with the market.
• Commitment to continued professional development with development plans tailored to individual needs and interests.
• Global connections to join experts around the world at the leading edge of the industry, shaping the standards of the profession.
• Medical Insurance ensuring inpatient and outpatient medical care.
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance providing Life Assurance cover.
• Employee Share Plan giving opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company.
• Long Service Award recognizing commitment and loyalty at five-year service milestones.