Quality Engineer - Pipeline Projects (Oil & Gas)

About the role

The Quality Engineer is responsible for implementing and monitoring the quality management system on pipeline projects for an oil and gas services company. The role ensures that pipeline construction, installation, testing and commissioning comply with project specifications, industry codes and standards and client requirements. The position is based in Warri, Delta State.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement Project Quality Plans, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), procedures and checklists in line with ISO 9001 and ASME/API standards.
• Plan and execute quality control on construction and installation: material receiving, welding, coating/painting, fit-up and dimensional checks, hydrotesting, pigging, reinstatement and final walk-through.
• Review Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) and welder qualifications, ensuring welding follows approved WPS.
• Coordinate NDT activities with approved vendors and review and approve NDT procedures and reports.
• Monitor contractors' and subcontractors' quality performance through surveillance, spot checks and site audits.
• Manage non-conformances (NCRs), lead root cause analysis and CAPA, and maintain quality documentation such as ITPs, calibration certificates, test reports and as-built dossiers.
• Take part in pre-inspection meetings, construction reviews, punch list walk-downs and handover processes, and liaise with clients, third-party inspectors and internal teams.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• At least 10 years of proven experience in Quality/QAQC roles on pipeline projects in the oil and gas servicing or EPC/EPCI environment.
• Strong communication, documentation and interpersonal skills, able to work with clients, contractors and site teams.
• Relevant professional certifications in QA/QC, welding inspection or related fields are an added advantage.

Required skills

• Pipeline construction and installation methods, welding, NDT, coating, hydrotesting and pre-commissioning.
• Hands-on experience reviewing and applying WPS and welder qualification records; prior involvement in WPS/PQR development is an advantage.