KBR
Senior QA/QC Engineer – Electrical & Instrumentation
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 15 - 20 yrs
Job expiry date: 16/05/2026
Job overview
Date posted
01/04/2026
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 30,000 - 40,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
15 - 20 yrs
Seniority
Senior & Lead
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
16/05/2026
Job description
The Senior QA/QC Engineer – Electrical & Instrumentation at KBR Abu Dhabi will be responsible for overseeing quality assurance and quality control across offshore and onshore electrical, instrumentation, mechanical, and piping systems. The role supports a mega oil and gas FEED/EPC project exceeding US$1 Billion, including Well Head Tower, Subsea cable, and Brownfield Modification works. The position involves on-site offshore presence with a 4 weeks on/4 weeks off rotation, collaborating with both client and contractor teams. Candidates must have minimum 15 years overall experience in the Oil & Gas industry, with at least 5 years on ADNOC projects and similar positions in large-scale projects. The engineer will apply deep technical domain expertise, licensed process technologies, high-end design and engineering capabilities, energy transition solutions, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets while supporting sustainability objectives across the entire asset life cycle.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Develop, implement, and enforce QA/QC procedures for Electrical & Instrumentation, Mechanical, and Piping systems across all phases of the project, ensuring compliance with client and contractor specifications.
- Conduct detailed inspections and audits of Well Head Tower, Subsea cable, and Piping installations to verify adherence to project requirements, international standards, and ADNOC regulations, reporting any non-conformities.
- Coordinate QA/QC teams across client office, contractor office, and offshore sites to ensure smooth communication and alignment of quality objectives across all project stakeholders.
- Review and approve technical documentation, including quality plans, inspection reports, test procedures, and as-built documentation to ensure all deliverables comply with contractual obligations and industry best practices.
- Monitor the performance of subcontractors and suppliers, verifying that their work aligns with project quality standards, and provide guidance on corrective actions for identified deficiencies.
- Support design and engineering teams by providing quality input during FEED/EPC stages, ensuring that design solutions are constructible, compliant with standards, and optimize project lifecycle performance.
- Implement and maintain traceability systems for materials, components, and testing activities, ensuring accurate records for project audits, regulatory inspections, and operational handover.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing QA/QC data, identifying trends and recurring issues, and recommending preventive measures to improve quality performance across the project.
Experience & skills
- Minimum 15 years of professional experience in the Oil & Gas industry, with proven expertise in QA/QC engineering for large-scale projects.
- At least 5 years of experience working specifically on ADNOC projects, demonstrating knowledge of ADNOC quality standards, regulations, and approval processes.
- Minimum 5 years in a senior QA/QC role for mega FEED/EPC projects valued at over US$1 Billion, including management of electrical, instrumentation, mechanical, and piping systems.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution, providing foundational knowledge in engineering principles, materials, and construction standards.
- Experience with Well Head Tower, Subsea Cable, and Piping projects, including installation, testing, commissioning, and modification works within Brownfield sites.
- Proven ability to manage offshore QA/QC operations under rotational schedules, coordinating effectively with multidisciplinary teams on complex engineering and construction projects.
- Strong expertise in asset life cycle management, applying technical domain expertise, licensed process technologies, energy transition solutions, and smart asset optimization techniques to enhance project performance.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct inspections, audits, and reviews, prepare detailed reports, ensure compliance with project and regulatory requirements, and implement continuous improvement measures.