Quality Engineer – Pipeline Projects (Oil & Gas Services) at Worknigeria

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:

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

Location: Warri, Delta
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Summary

• The Quality Engineer will be responsible for implementing and monitoring the quality management system on pipeline projects for an oil and gas service 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 approve welding procedures (WPS/PQR), welder qualifications, NDT procedures and reports; coordinate NDT activities (RT, UT, MT, PT) with approved vendors.
• Ensure all construction and testing activities comply with applicable codes and standards (e.g. ASME B31.4/B31.8, API, company specs) 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 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 related discipline).
• Minimum of10 years’ proven experiencein 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.
• Good understanding of applicable standards and codes (e.g. ISO 9001, ASME B31.4/B31.8, API, relevant client/company specs).
• Hands‑on experience in developing and implementing Project Quality Plans, ITPs and QA/QC procedures.
• Demonstrated experience managing NCRs, root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ability to work with electronic document management systems.​
• Strong communication, documentation and interpersonal skills; able to interface effectively with clients, contractors and site teams.
• Relevant professional certifications (e.g. ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, CSWIP, NDT Level II) will be an added advantage.

Application Closing Date
17th April, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: careers@worknigeria.com using the Job Title as the subject of the email.