Job Title: Senior Drilling & Workover QA/QC Technician
Location: Erbil, Iraq
Industry: Oil & Gas – Drilling & Completions
Day Rate: Competitive
Type: Rotational
Our client, a leading operator in the upstream oil & gas sector, is seeking a Senior Drilling & Workover QA/QC Coordinator to oversee quality and compliance across all drilling and completion activities. This is a critical field-based role focused on ensuring that supplier procedures, inspection programs, and equipment standards meet strict industry and international specifications. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in QA/QC, a deep understanding of drilling systems, and the ability to drive operational excellence across vendor and contractor networks. This is a high-impact opportunity for professionals experienced in surface wellhead systems, completions, and risk-based quality assurance.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure all drilling and workover equipment is inspected, assembled, and tested according to supplier procedures and relevant industry standards.
Implement quality assurance strategies to minimize mistakes and defects (Right First Time approach).
Verify that contractor and sub-contractor practices align with applicable specifications and project quality requirements.
Maintain accurate and detailed reports of vendor and sub-contractor quality activities.
Review lessons learned and apply them to future operations to continuously improve QA/QC outcomes.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline; or minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience.
Certification or proven experience in NDT inspection, auditing, and testing.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant QA/QC databases.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and tools specific to the drilling industry.
Capable of supporting design and engineering reviews when applicable.
Experience Requirements
Minimum 10 years of experience in Drilling, Workover, and Completion operations within the Oil & Gas sector.
Strong knowledge and application of QA/QC systems and standards.
In-depth knowledge of API standards and industry specifications.
Familiarity with surface wellhead systems, intervention equipment, and associated field operations.
Proven ability to generate detailed technical and quality assurance reports.
Demonstrates sound judgment and timely escalation of technical issues when needed.
Upholds professional integrity, ethical conduct, and strict confidentiality in all responsibilities.