Senior Quality Specialist / QA-QC Engineer
Location: Hassi Messaoud, Algeria
Job Type: Full-time
Industry: Oil & Gas / Energy
Special Note:
In line with the applicable recruitment process for South-based positions, all applications and hiring for this position must follow the South ANEM recruitment process through the relevant ANEM offices in Ouargla and Touggourt.
Candidates must meet the applicable ANEM eligibility and registration requirements for consideration.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Senior Quality Specialist / QA-QC Engineer to join our operations in Hassi Messaoud.
The successful candidate will support quality assurance and quality control activities across Oil & Gas operations and projects, ensuring compliance with applicable company requirements, international standards, client specifications, and Algerian regulatory requirements.
The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in Oil & Gas quality management, mechanical equipment inspection, QA/QC processes, supplier quality, auditing, NCR/CAPA management, and quality documentation.
Key Responsibilities
- Implement and maintain Quality Management System (QMS) requirements across operations and projects.
- Ensure compliance with applicable ISO, API, client and company quality standards and procedures.
- Review project specifications, quality plans, inspection and test plans (ITPs), procedures and technical documentation.
- Perform and/or coordinate inspections of mechanical equipment, piping, pressure equipment and related Oil & Gas equipment.
- Monitor welding, NDT, testing and inspection activities as required.
- Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), root-cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
- Conduct or participate in internal, external, supplier and vendor quality audits.
- Support supplier qualification and monitor supplier/contractor quality performance.
- Ensure equipment and activities meet applicable technical specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate quality activities during manufacturing, construction, installation, testing, commissioning and handover phases.
- Prepare and review quality records, inspection reports, certification packages and final quality dossiers.
- Interface with engineering, operations, maintenance, supply chain, contractors and other stakeholders on quality-related matters.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and promote a strong quality culture.
- Ensure compliance with applicable Algerian Oil & Gas regulatory and certification requirements.
Education
- Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Materials, Industrial Engineering, Quality, or a related discipline.
Experience
- Ideally 8+ years of relevant professional experience.
- Significant experience in Oil & Gas, EPC, oilfield services, manufacturing, inspection or industrial projects.
- Proven experience in Quality Assurance and/or Quality Control.
- Previous experience in Algeria's Oil & Gas environment is highly desirable.
Technical Knowledge
Candidates should demonstrate experience in several of the following areas:
- ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
- API standards and Oil & Gas industry requirements
- QA/QC plans and ITPs
- Mechanical, piping and pressure equipment inspection
- Welding inspection and WPS/PQR documentation
- NDT techniques and coordination
- NCR / RCA / CAPA management
- Quality audits
- Supplier and vendor quality
- Equipment certification and traceability
- Technical and quality documentation
- Manufacturing and fabrication inspection
- Mechanical completion and commissioning
- Algerian regulatory requirements and ARH processes
Relevant API, ISO, NDT, welding, auditing or inspection certifications will be considered an advantage.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail
- Ability to interpret technical specifications, drawings and standards
- Strong communication and stakeholder-management capabilities
- Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams
- Strong reporting and documentation skills
- Ability to operate effectively in a field/operational environment
- Good command of English and French; Arabic is an advantage
SLB is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.