Oil & Gas Mechanical QA/QC Inspection Engineer | Kuwait City
Job Description
Hiring Mechanical QA/QC Engineer in Kuwait
Apex Group International General Trading & Contracting, a leader in energy infrastructure in Kuwait City, Kuwait, is hiring a Mechanical QA/QC Engineer.
The ideal candidate should have verified GCC or local Kuwait working experience, strong professional discipline, and the ability to execute day-to-day responsibilities with high accuracy.
Applicants must hold valid Kuwait residency with transferable visa status (Article 18 or 22) and be available for immediate or near-term joining.
Job Responsibilities
- Oversee quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) inspection protocols across KOC oil and gas projects.
- Review Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Material Test Reports (MTRs), and welding procedure specs (WPS).
- Perform non-destructive testing (NDT) audits, visual weld inspections, and pressure hydrostatic tests.
- Ensure vendor materials, fabricated piping spools, and valves meet KOC engineering specifications.
- Issue Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), track root-cause analyses, and oversee corrective action implementation.
- Liaise with KOC project managers, third-party inspection agencies, and site construction contractors.
Requirements
- Bachelor Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university.
- Valid KOC Approval as a Mechanical QA/QC Engineer is strictly required.
- Minimum 5 years of quality control experience on oil, gas, refinery, or petrochemical projects.
- Certifications in CSWIP 3.1 / AWS-CWI and NDT Level II are highly preferred.
- Immediate availability in Kuwait with transferable residency (Article 18).
Salary & Benefits
- Salary: High-tier oil & gas engineering compensation with KOC project allowances and corporate benefits.
- Full time employment with standard Kuwait Labor Law benefits.
- Opportunity to work in a professional, well-structured environment.
- Additional benefits can be confirmed during the interview process.