Quality Assurance Mechanical Engineer

Almiqdad Annouqa

Kuwait (Willing to Relocate to UAE) **********.*******@*****.*** +965-********

Nationality: Jordanian Visa Status: Eligible for UAE Employment Visa

Professional Summary

QA/QC-focused Mechanical Engineer with 7+ years of experience in engineering compliance, quality assurance, and project execution. Proficient in API standards (API Lead Audit, API Q1 in progress), ISO 9001, and auditing processes. Skilled in Revit, AutoCAD, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure adherence to technical specifications and regulatory requirements. Certified in API Lead Audit and pursuing CMRP. Seeking to leverage QA/QC expertise to enhance project quality at Worley Parsons.

Professional Experience

Maintenance Engineer Hydrotek Engineering, Wafra Farms Pumping Station Project (Kuwait) June 2021 – Present

Spearheaded QA/QC initiatives for 3 pumping stations, achieving 99% operational uptime through rigorous preventive maintenance and adherence to API/ASME standards.

Reduced repair costs by 60% via systematic pipeline inspections (GRB, Ductile Iron) and implementation of first-party repair protocols aligned with ISO 9001 requirements.

Collaborated with Kuwaiti Ministry (MPW) to ensure compliance with national engineering codes, resolving 15+ non-conformities during audits.

Mechanical Engineer SHBC Co., Al-Farwaniya Hospital (Kuwait) March 2018 – June 2021

Conducted QA reviews for HVAC and plumbing designs using Revit, ensuring compliance with ASTM standards and reducing post-construction defects by 20%.

Developed pre-construction maintenance plans, integrating quality checklists that minimized rework and improved project handover efficiency.

Key Skills

QA/QC Expertise: API Q1, ISO 9001, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Auditing, Non-Conformance Reporting (NCR), Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Technical Skills: Revit (Advanced), AutoCAD (Advanced), HAP Analysis, Microsoft Office Suite

Compliance & Standards: Kuwaiti MEW Standards, ASME, ASTM, Pipeline Inspection Techniques

Languages: Arabic (Native), English (Professional Proficiency)

Soft Skills: Cross-functional Collaboration, Risk Mitigation, Process Optimization

Certifications & Training

API Lead Auditor Certification American Petroleum Institute (2025)

API Q1 Fundamentals Training In Progress (2025)

Autodesk Certified Professional (Revit) 2021

CMRP Certification In Progress

Education

Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering University of Jordan Graduated: 2018

Relevant Coursework: Quality Control Systems, Fluid Mechanics, Project Risk Management

Professional Development

QA/QC Workshops: Attended ASME Section IX welding standards training (2022).

Volunteer Work: Delivered workshops on engineering compliance for 200+ students at University of Jordan.

Additional Details

Driving License: Eligible for UAE License

References: Available upon request

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