Quality Assurance / Quality Control Inspector

About the role

Rig Shield Drilling Services is looking for experienced Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) personnel to perform systematic inspections on drilling rigs and related equipment. The role involves ensuring compliance with API standards, ISO management systems, and client specifications across offshore and on‑shore projects.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct daily quality inspections of drilling equipment, welding, and NDT activities according to API RP 4G and RP 7L.
• Verify contractor compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and company quality plans.
• Prepare and submit daily inspection reports and weekly summary reports for management.
• Coordinate inspection activities with drilling operations, client representatives, and safety personnel.
• Maintain records of equipment standards, lifting gear certifications, and mechanical integrity monitoring.

Required profile

• Minimum 4 years documented QA/QC inspection experience in drilling or related heavy‑industry environments.
• Lead auditor qualification on ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
• Current offshore medical certificate.
• Valid certifications in NDT methods (CSWIP/ASNT) covering Visual Inspection, Ultrasonic Testing, Magnetic Particle Inspection, Dye Penetrant Testing, and Radiographic Inspection.
• Knowledge of workshop and field inspection methods, drilling fluid and cement systems, and lifting gear certification per DNV 2.7.1/2.7.2.

Required skills

• API RP 4G & API RP 7L standards.
• Drilling equipment inspection methodologies.
• Welding inspection techniques.
• Non‑Destructive Testing (NDT) – Visual, UT, MPI, PT, Radiography.
• Mechanical integrity monitoring.
• Quality plan development and execution.

What we offer

• IADC DIT certified drilling services provider.
• ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 accredited organization.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Professional development and training programs.
• Career advancement opportunities in an international project environment.