Quality Engineer – Pipeline Projects (Oil & Gas Services)

Worknigeria was established with a Singular Vision. To help the vast Nigerian workforce find meaningful jobs. We are also on a mission to upskill them in the best ways possible and help them grow with and within their careers.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Title

Job Title: Quality Engineer – Pipeline Projects (Oil & Gas Services)

Location

Location: Warri, Delta

Employment Type

Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

• 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 all pipeline construction, installation, testing, and commissioning activities comply with project specifications, industry codes/standards, and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Project Quality Plans, Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), procedures, and checklists for pipeline projects in line with ISO 9001 and relevant ASME/API standards.
• Plan and execute quality control activities on pipeline construction and installation: material receiving inspections, welding inspections, coating/painting checks, fit‑up and dimensional checks, hydrotesting, pigging, reinstatement, and final walk‑through.
• Review and verify Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and welder qualifications; ensure that all welding works are carried out in accordance with approved WPS.
• Coordinate NDT activities with approved vendors and review/approve NDT procedures and reports.
• Ensure all construction and testing activities comply with applicable codes and standards and client specifications.
• Monitor contractors' and subcontractors' quality performance; carry out surveillance, spot checks and formal quality audits on site.
• Identify, document and manage non‑conformances (NCRs); lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain proper quality documentation and records, including ITPs, checklists, calibration certificates, test reports, welding/NDT records, WPS files, and as‑built dossiers.
• Participate in pre‑inspection meetings (PIM), construction review meetings, punch list walk‑downs, and mechanical completion/handover processes.
• Liaise with client representatives, third‑party inspectors and internal project teams (engineering, construction, HSE) on quality‑related matters.
• Support continuous improvement of quality processes and promote a strong quality culture on project sites.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years' proven experience in Quality/QAQC roles on pipeline projects within the oil and gas servicing or EPC/EPCI environment.
• Strong knowledge of pipeline construction/installation methods, welding, NDT, coating, hydrotesting and pre‑commissioning activities.
• Solid understanding of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), and welder qualification records, with hands‑on experience reviewing and applying them on projects; prior involvement in WPS/PQR development is an advantage.
• Strong communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills; able to interface effectively with clients, contractors and site teams.
• Relevant professional certifications in QA/QC, welding inspection or related fields will be an added advantage

Application Closing Date

4th November, 2026.