QA/QC Engineer – Mechanical & Welding (Site)

Your Job The QA/QC Engineer – Mechanical & Welding (Site) is responsible for ensuring that site mechanical, fabrication, installation, and welding activities comply with approved procedures, project specifications, codes, and client quality requirements.

The role covers inspection, welding control, material traceability, testing, non-conformance follow-up, quality records, and turnover documentation to support safe, compliant, and right-first-time execution.

Primary office: KES, Dammam , Saudi Arabia.

Relocation may be required to project sites within the Middle East.

Position requires 70–80% time on project sites.

Implement approved quality plans, ITPs, method statements, and procedures for mechanical and welding site activities.

Inspect and witness incoming materials, fit-up, alignment, welding, erection, installation, pressure testing, reinstatement, and mechanical completion activities.

Verify materials, components, consumables, MTCs, traceability, and preservation requirements.

Review welding documentation including WPS, PQR, welder qualifications, weld maps, repair logs, and consumable records.

Ensure welding is performed by qualified welders using approved procedures and acceptance criteria.

Conduct visual and dimensional inspections of piping, equipment, supports, and welded joints.

Coordinate and witness NDT activities including RT, UT, MT, and PT, and review reports for compliance.

Maintain inspection reports, punch lists, NCRs, corrective action records, and turnover dossiers.

Monitor hydrotest, leak test, flushing, box-up, reinstatement, and mechanical completion readiness.

Identify non-conforming work and follow corrective and preventive actions through closure.

Coordinate inspections and resolve quality issues with clients, third parties, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Support audits, quality awareness, and continuous improvement to reduce rework.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications) Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Welding Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

CSWIP 3.1/3.2 or AWS-CWI certifications or equivalent quality/welding inspection certifications.

QA/QC experience in mechanical, piping, equipment installation, and welding inspection at industrial or Oil & Gas sites.