Job Description

Wood is currently recruiting for a Senior QA/QC Engineer (Mechanical) to join our team in Sharjah. This is a residential position in Sharjah, with possible travel to Iraq for Business trips as and when required.

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world.

Wood is currently recruiting for a Senior QA/QC Engineer (Mechanical) to join our team in Sharjah. This is a residential position in Sharjah, with possible travel to Iraq for Business trips as and when required.

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The role

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior QA/QC Engineer (Mechanical) to support our project controls team. This is a residential position in Sharjah, with possible travel to Iraq for Business trips as and when required.

Our Clients and Projects

Designing the future. Transforming the world.

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), as well as 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 our client's energy transition and emissions reduction goals.

What we can offer

Meaningful and interesting projects

Delivered to high profile clients and complex projects in Iraq

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

; we are an organisation actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice

Competitive salary

with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market

Commitment to continued professional development;

development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests

Global connections

: join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession

Medical Insurance:

Ensures inpatient and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment.

Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance:

The company provides Life Assurance cover

The Employee Share Plan:

Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company

Long Service Award:

Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years' services of our employees at 5-year service milestones

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

This position reports directly to the Lead QA/QC Engineer taking day-to-day. The role is accountable for providing Quality and inspection resources, systems, and processes to support in Pre-order and Post order, Procurement activities for various projects.


Promotion of both the WOOD & Client Core values Maintain & implement Project Quality Plans, Quality Strategies, and Objectives Provide support to Lead for quality estimates for QA/QC project deliverables and inspection of procurement packages. Regular quality reporting as required Ensure the maintenance, documentation, and deployment of the project management system Ensure implementation of risk-based audit programs Plan and Participate in External/internal projects and vendors/ suppliers audits Conduct site quality leadership surveillance visits, as required Provide input to contract quality risk registers Support Lead QA/QC for corrective actions by approving new actions and verifying action closure, if required. Support in carrying out root cause analysis of project nonconformities Capture client feedback and monitor resulting improvement actions Ensure the deployment of a robust criticality assessment process throughout projects Verify the inspection level of products/materials Quality input to project lessons learned Ensure the closure of Quality requirements for project closeout Review and provide input into technical bid evaluations Participation in the KOM & PIM on post orders Review and approve necessary construction contractors, vendors, and suppliers' documentation including ITPs and procedures, as required Control all Quality documentation during & upon completion of the Project Support in reviewing project technical queries and specification deviation requests Assist Lead QA/QC for evaluation of materials suppliers, manufacturers, fabricators, and NDE providers Establish appropriate call-off arrangements with 3rd party inspection agencies Manage and raise vendors' inspection requests and maintain inspection assignment register Prepare inspection packages for inspectors Assign competent, qualified, and appropriately experienced inspectors to inspection assignments Coordinate vendors/suppliers' product/material inspection activities Review inspection outputs and highlight areas of concern Report non-conformances identified by inspectors Report inspection queries, deficiencies & punch list items Facilitate the recall, quarantine, and replacement of defective products/materials Support the review of vendor mechanical catalogues & manufacturing records books as required Ensure upload of inspection reports and releases to document management system Regular reporting of inspection status Review and approve 3rd party inspection invoices Liaise with the Client Quality Representative as appropriate Ensure the closure of inspection requirements for project closeout

What makes you remarkable?

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world's most critical challenges.

Knowledge, skills, and experience:

Degree in Engineering (Mechanical background) IRCA Certified Lead Auditor -ISO 9001-2015 Welding inspector certification preferably CSWIP 3.1/3.2 or equivalent NDE Level II qualification Painting Inspector certification - NACE Level II or BGAS Minimum 10+ years of Oil and Gas experience Previous Experience in Procurement support activities in EPC/PMC projects Middle East experience in Post order Vendor packages, Major packages, Pressure Vessels, API 610 Pumps, Rotary Packages, Control Valves, Skid Packages, Duplex materials is mandatory Exposure to IRAQ Contracts desirably but not mandatory Good planning and organizational skills Proficient in Microsoft Office

Job Specific Skills:

Good planning and organizational skills Proficient in Microsoft Office Good level of communication skills in both written and spoken format Analytical, Problems Solving skills and Systematic thinking Demonstrated ability to work independently with good initiative and interpersonal skills Ability to work within multi-cultural workforces and environments Empower others to make decisions within established parameters Excellent planner and organizer Analytical, problem solver and systematic thinker Excellent interpersonal skills and team player

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.