QC ENGINEER

QC ENGINEER

1. PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

The Lead QA/QC Engineer is accountable for the quality system supporting shutdown, turnaround, and project activities at Saudi Aramco and affiliate facilities. The post-holder establishes and secures approval of quality documentation prior to mobilization, leads the QC team and onsite welder resources, and serves as the single quality point of contact for Aramco inspection, the Third Party Inspector, and project management through completion of the final QC dossier.

2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Pre-mobilization and Documentation

• Prepare FQAP, ITPs, work procedures, and QC organization chart; obtain Aramco approval before start.
• Prepare WPS/PQR packages and welder qualification plan to ASME IX and SAES-W-010 / W-011.
• Write repair procedures to ASME PCC-2, API 510 / 570 / 653 and SAES; request waivers (SAEP-302)

where required

• Submit inspector certificates and calibration records for approval; plan QC manpower against the schedule.
• Review SATIP / SAIC and Schedule Q to resolve hold and witness points.

B. Execution on Site

• Inspect static equipment (vessels, exchangers, columns and internals, fin fans, drums) to ASME VIII Div.1 and API 510.
• Control tank repair, alteration and settlement work to API 650 / 653 and SAES-D-108.
• Control piping fabrication, PMI, PWHT, hardness and NDE to ASME B31.3, API 570 and SAES-L-350.
• Run the welder register, WPS-welder matrix, daily allocation, and repair-rate tracking (SAEP-1160).
• Manage flange joint lists, torque and leak-test records (ASME PCC-1, SAEP-351); issue test packs and witness hydro/pneumatic tests (SAES-A-004).

C. Close-out and Reporting

• Close NCRs, punch A and B items, and offer final inspection to Aramco.
• Review NDE reports and RT films from subcontractors prior to client submission.
• Compile and issue the QC dossier (records, certificates, weld maps, test packs, calibration).
• Report KPIs: welder repair rate, NCR closure, hold-point compliance, and dossier status.
• Record lessons learned for the next shutdown.

3. REQUIREMENTS

Essential

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 8 to 10 years of QA/QC in Oil & Gas, with several shutdown or major projects as QC lead.
• Worked under Aramco inspection (SATIP / SAIC) and led pre-start approval of quality documents.
• Certification: at least two or three of API 510, API 570, CSWIP 3.1 (or AWS CWI), valid and verifiable.
• Proven repair procedure writing for static equipment and piping

Preferred

• CSWIP 3.2 Senior Welding Inspector.
• ASNT NDT Level II (RT, UT, MT, PT).
• ASME VIII and IX training; knowledge of API 579-1 fitness-for-service.
• Experience managing welder tracking and flange management systems.

4. COMPETENCIES AND APPLICATION

• Leads and develops QC inspectors; maintains quality performance under schedule pressure.
• Clear written English for procedures, reports and NCRs.
• Works shutdown shifts, including nights; can mobilize at short notice.

Submit:

updated CV; copies of degree and certificates (API, CSWIP, ASNT); list of shutdown / project assignments with client, scope and team size; two professional references. A redacted sample repair procedure or weld map is welcome.