QA Engineer Workshop

About the Role

HUDSON is seeking a QA Engineer for a full-time position in Dammam, Eastern Province, Saudi Arabia. This role involves leading QA/QC inspections for pressure vessels, tanks, and heat exchangers within Oil & Gas or petrochemical projects, ensuring strict compliance with industry standards.

Role Overview

The QA Engineer will be responsible for overseeing quality assurance and quality control activities in a workshop setting. This includes ensuring that all fabrication and inspection processes adhere to specified codes and client requirements, particularly ASME, API, and Aramco standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead QA/QC inspections for pressure vessels, tanks, and heat exchangers in Oil & Gas or petrochemical projects.
• Ensure compliance with ASME, API, and Aramco standards throughout all inspection processes.
• Review and approve Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQRs), and welder qualifications.
• Monitor Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) activities and personnel.
• Manage outsourced fabrication and inspection activities, coordinating with vendors and third-party inspectors.
• Prepare Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), comprehensive inspection reports, and final quality dossiers.
• Interface with clients regarding hold/witness points, Data Collection Log (DCL) submissions, and testing procedures.
• Handle Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), implement corrective actions, provide technical clarifications, and drive continuous quality improvements.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 10+ years of industrial experience.
• At least 6 years of experience in QA/QC roles.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in the Oil & Gas sector.
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or Certified Welding Inspector Professional (CSWIP).
• ASNT Level II certification in NDT methods (UT, PT, MT, RT, VT).
• Proficiency in ASME, API, AWS, and other relevant fabrication and inspection codes.

Work Environment

This full-time position is based in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, within a workshop environment. The role requires active involvement in project sites and coordination with various internal and external stakeholders to maintain high-quality standards.

Application Process

Candidates who meet the specified qualifications and experience are encouraged to apply for this role at HUDSON.