QA/QC Inspector

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JOB DESCRIPTION

QA/QC Inspector - (E/I)

Job Purpose

* To provide advanced technical oversight of site inspection activities, ensure the competency and performance of Contractors' QA/QC Inspectors, and verify that all E/I inspections are carried out in accordance with COMPANY standards, project specifications, and international codes. This role serves as the field-level focal point for inspection supervision and reporting functionally to the QA/QC Engineer.

Reporting and Relationships

* Reports to the QA/QC Engineer.

Internal

* Interfaces with the QA/QC Engineers and Construction Supervisors for day-to-day coordination of quality activities.

External

* Interfaces with external organizations, such as EPC/PCI Contractors; TPI agencies, Equipment & Material Vendors and Manufacturers

Job Context & Major Challenge(s)

* Executing inspection activities within live operational LNG facilities, requiring rigorous adherence to permit-to-work systems, close coordination with Operations and HSE, and meticulous planning to minimize disruptions and ensure safety in high-risk environments.

* Balancing inspection demands across multiple brownfield projects, each with unique constraints such as limited access, aging infrastructure, and evolving scopes-while maintaining compliance with international standards and site- specific procedures.

* Acting as a key technical interface between QA/QC, Operations, and EPC/maintenance contractors, ensuring early identification and resolution of quality risks, and alignment of inspection priorities with operational constraints and shutdown windows.

* Driving the timely resolution of E&I-related non-conformities, with a focus on identifying recurring or systemic issues in legacy systems, ensuring that appropriate corrective actions and preventive measures are implemented and verified for sustained compliance.

Safety Health & Environment

* Ensure all activities are undertaken in compliance with Company Safety, Health and Environment and Quality policies, regulations and standards.

Qatarization Program

* Contribute to the development of Qatari employees. This accountability is a condition of employment for expatriate employees.

Key Job Accountabilities

1. Confirm effective implementation of the quality management system and project quality plan

2. Fully conversant with discipline specific, facility related technical specification requirements.

3. Review contractors' quality deliverables in accordance with the requirements and expectations of and provide clear, concise output to the contractor's quality focal point.

4. Engage contractors and applicable third-party organisations with a professional approach and maintain a good working level relationship.

5. Ensure that contractor processes and procedures are properly and effectively implemented.

6. Perform material/ equipment site receipt inspection with additional visual and dimensional examination (where practical) to confirm suitability and fit for purpose.

7. Conduct site installation, testing, calibration inspections to confirm product and process quality in line with established quality and technical documents.

8. Ensure that the latest revision of project quality documentation is available, and that records of product and process conformance are maintained in accordance with the document and record control requirements.

9. Prepare a daily report summarising the salient inspection points and quality concerns and coordinate directly with the assigned quality focal point regarding any significant issues identified.

10. Manage and participate in site quality verification activities (i.e. Quality Walkabout, Surveillance and Audit) and document the outcomes using the applicable inspection report template.

11. Record and facilitate the follow-up and close-out of identified non-conformances.

12. Act as the 'eyes and ears' of project management team to ensure that quality requirements and expectations are fully satisfied.

13. Familiar with Industrial Control Systems software and processes

14. Familiar with Electrical systems such as LV and MV equipment, motors, transformers, switchgears, PDBs, CTs, Relays, UPS, battery bank, lighting fixtures, receptacles and small power panels

15. Familiar with Instrumentation and Control systems such as DCS, ESD, PLCs and Cabinet integration instruments and transmitters like pressure, Diff pressure, level, flow, RTD & thermocouples with thermowells, gauges, analysers and instrument tubing etc.

16. Familiar with fire & gas, PAGA & telecom systems devices and equipment.

17. Familiar with Cybersecurity and Network equipment such as Servers, Switch, Workstation …and so on.

18. Continuously monitor the quality of works in progress at site and other work locations against the applicable technical specifications.

19. Familiar with the QELNG company health, safety and environment requirements and ensure that they are adhered to during project activities.

20. Prepare a register to record all observations and the proposed solutions according to QG Policy.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications * Electrical Engineering Diploma, or suitable equivalent plus Trade Certificates in Electrical and/ or Instrumentation.

* Familiar with electrical and instrumentation specific codes and standards (e.g. IEC, NEC, NFPA, BS, NEMA, NETA, ATEX/ IECEX-60079. etc.).

* Familiar with quality assurance principles and practices.

* Trade Certificates in Electrical and/ or Instrumentation, preferred.

Knowledge and/or Experience

* Minimum 8 years of QA/QC experience in the oil & gas industry, with proven expertise in both greenfield and brownfield project environments.

* Extensive experience managing inspections during shutdown projects, preferably within LNG facilities, under live operating conditions and constrained execution windows.

* Demonstrated capability in conducting inspections, and contractor oversight across procurement, fabrication, and construction phases.

* Familiar with electrical and instrumentation specific codes and standards (e.g., IEC, NEC, NFPA, BS, NEMA, NETA, ATEX/ IECEX- 60079. etc.).

Technical and Business Skills

* Proficient written and spoken English.

* Computer literate.

* Good interpersonal and essential Leadership skills to manage the relationship with key stakeholders.

* Data analysis and reporting skills.

* Ability to work as a delegate to Lead and provides required guidance and technical support to the team.

Equal Opportunities:

First People Solutions is committed to equal opportunities regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief and age.