Nabors, a leading global provider of advanced technology for the energy industry, is hiring a QA QC Inspector in Abu Dhabi to perform quality assurance and quality control activities across all stages of service realization, in full accordance with API Q1, API Q2, international standards, regulatory requirements, customer expectations, and internal procedures — ensuring every product and service meets the highest quality benchmark before delivery to the end user.
About Nabors — Global Energy Technology Leader
Market Position: Operating in about 20 countries with a global network of people, technology and equipment
Core Competencies: Drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing
Mission Focus: Safe, efficient and responsible hydrocarbon production
Innovation Drive: Enabling the transition to a lower carbon world
Facility Location: GAMI, PLOT 37D5, ICAD-1, Abu Dhabi
Career Growth & Industry Opportunity
Strategic Location: Abu Dhabi — a key oil & gas hub in the GCC region
Industry Standards: Work under globally recognized API Q1 and API Q2 quality management systems
Skill Development: Hands-on exposure to calibration, NDT, dimensional inspection and downhole tools
Career Growth: Build a long-term career in oil & gas QA/QC with a Fortune-listed energy technology company
Position Overview
This QA QC Inspector role is based in Abu Dhabi and requires performing quality assurance and quality control activities at various stages of service realization, in accordance with API Q1, API Q2, international standards, regulatory requirements, customer expectations and internal procedures. The successful candidate will ensure inspection and verification activities align with API Q2 requirements for Risk Assessment, Service Quality Plans (SQP) and Contingency Planning, while supporting API Q1 requirements related to product realization, risk assessment and management of change.
Why This Role Matters: As QA QC Inspector at Nabors, you safeguard product quality and safety across drilling operations in one of the world’s leading energy technology companies, gain deep expertise in API Q1/Q2 quality management systems, work hands-on with calibration, NDT, dimensional inspection and downhole tool verification, build a long-term career path in the oil & gas quality assurance field, and contribute directly to safe, efficient and responsible hydrocarbon production across a company operating in roughly 20 countries.
Key Responsibilities
Inspection & Verification
- Perform in-process and final inspections as per drawings, work orders, route cards, specifications and OEM requirements
- Ensure inspection and verification activities align with API Q2 Risk Assessment, Service Quality Plans and Contingency Planning
- Inspect purchased items, repaired tools and outsourced processed materials
- Maintain product identification, traceability and inspection status throughout all stages of operations
Calibration & Equipment Control
- Conduct and maintain accurate calibration and verification records for measuring and test equipment (TMMDE)
- Ensure calibration of TMMDE complies with API and applicable international standards
- Ensure preventive maintenance and calibration activities for critical equipment comply with API Q1 and API Q2 documentation requirements
- Support equipment qualification and other controls defined under API Q1 and Q2
Documentation & Quality Records
- Verify process documents including Call Out (Customer PO), Work Instructions, NDT reports, service/test reports, work orders and Certificates of Conformity prior to release
- Ensure documented information and records meet API Q1 and Q2 requirements for accuracy, completeness, retention and control
- Identify, monitor and document critical-to-quality (CTQ) characteristics as required by API Q1 and Q2
- Support development and implementation of Service Quality Plans (SQPs) with documented checkpoints and acceptance criteria
Nonconformity, Risk & Audit Support
- Report nonconformities promptly to the QA/QC Supervisor or Manager and support Corrective Action per API Q1/Q2 processes
- Communicate product, process or service risks to the QA/QC Supervisor as part of API Q1/Q2 risk communication
- Participate in internal audits covering API Q1 and API Q2 elements and support timely closure of findings
- Authorized to stop unsafe, non-compliant, or high-risk operations
Change Management & Compliance
- Ensure all temporary and permanent changes are processed per API Q1 and API Q2 change management requirements
- Ensure compliance with competency, procedure adherence, and equipment qualification controls under API Q1/Q2
- Support and participate in achieving organizational QHSE objectives
- Perform additional reasonable tasks aligned with competency, as assigned
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- High Secondary education or equivalent in Mechanical or similar Engineering discipline
Experience Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a QA/QC role (Minimum requirement)
- Hands-on experience with Inspection, Testing, Measuring, Monitoring & Detection Equipment (TMMDE)
- Experience in calibration of TMMDE in accordance with API and applicable international standards
- Prior experience in the Oil & Gas industry is highly advantageous
Essential Skills
- Knowledge of quality inspection procedures, measurement techniques and documentation
- Effective communication skills; fluent in English reading and speaking
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong team collaboration skills and adaptability to changing processes and priorities
- Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
- Familiarity with machine shop inspection processes and downhole tools is a plus
- Knowledge of ISO, ASTM, DS-1 Vol III & IV standards is an advantage
About Nabors — Advanced Energy Technology
Join Nabors, a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry with operations in about 20 countries. Nabors has built a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible hydrocarbon production. By leveraging core competencies in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors is innovating the future of energy and enabling the transition to a lower carbon world.
Career Excellence: Build a QA/QC career grounded in globally recognized API Q1 and Q2 quality systems within a world-leading energy technology company.
Who Should Apply?
- Mechanical Engineering Graduates: With 2+ years QA/QC experience seeking oil & gas careers
- Quality Inspectors: From manufacturing or machine shop backgrounds with API standards exposure
- Calibration Technicians: Experienced in TMMDE calibration and measurement equipment control
- NDT & Inspection Professionals: Seeking a leadership-track role in a global drilling technology company
- Oil & Gas Field Specialists: With downhole tool inspection or drilling equipment experience
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