IOTA GROUP is an international engineering and technical services company specialized in Oil & Gas, energy, and industrial projects. The group supports major operators worldwide by providing expertise in engineering, QA/QC, inspection, and project management services across complex onshore and offshore environments.
As part of our operations in Italy, we are currently looking for a Drilling & Wells QA/QC Engineer to support an onshore Oil & Gas project located in the Basilicata region, Italy.
Job Description- Ensure procurement compliance with company QA/QC requirements (PO/SO validation)
- Perform receiving inspections of equipment and materials from vendors
- Conduct quality audits of vendors and drilling contractors
- Define and enforce technical storage specifications for drilling and wells equipment
- Implement and maintain Service Quality Plans (SQP) in line with API Q2 and service criticality
- Coordinate and follow API Q2 audit plans for service contracts
- Organize and supervise equipment inspections at contractor locations
- Manage equipment release process prior to rig mobilization (Final Release Note system)
- Implement and maintain inspection reporting systems (IQ-ALL, IQ-NPT)
- Track and manage NPT events, NCRs, and continuous improvement actions
- Support failure investigations and root cause analysis (troubleshooting, cause tree analysis)
- Conduct monthly performance reviews with service contractors
- Ensure service performance monitoring through scorecards and SQM
- Support drilling operations with QA/QC expertise and standards compliance
- Provide monthly reporting on QA/QC performance and improvement actions
- Participate in audits of rig management systems and corrective action tracking
Experience
- Minimum 15 years of experience in Oil & Gas
- At least 10 years in QA/QC roles
- Minimum 8 years specifically within drilling activities (OCTG, equipment procurement, service contracts QA/QC)
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of drilling, completion, and well intervention operations
- Solid understanding of drilling equipment and service operations on rigs
- Lead Auditor certification ISO 9001 / API Q1
- API Q2 Practitioner certification
- Experience with QA/QC systems, audits, and contractor management
Languages
- Fluent English (mandatory)
Soft Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills in multicultural environments
- Leadership, autonomy, and flexibility
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize effectively
- Analytical mindset, rigor, and problem-solving abilities
- Proactive and results-oriented approach
- Sector: Oil & Gas
- Location: Basilicata, Italy
- Site: Onshore drilling & wells operations (Basilicata region)
- Start Date: ASAP
- Duration: 1 year renewable
- Working Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 hours/day
Skills Required
- Minimum 15 years of experience in Oil & Gas
- At least 10 years in QA/QC roles
- Minimum 8 years within drilling activities (OCTG, equipment procurement, service contracts QA/QC)
- Strong knowledge of drilling, completion, and well intervention operations
- Solid understanding of drilling equipment and service operations on rigs
- Lead Auditor certification ISO 9001 / API Q1
- API Q2 Practitioner certification
- Experience with QA/QC systems, audits, and contractor management
- Fluent English
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills in multicultural environments
- Leadership, autonomy, organizational and problem-solving skills
What We Do
IOTA Group is a global leader in workforce deployment and Employer of Record (EOR) services with over 40 years of expertise. Based in Switzerland, the company specializes in recruitment, staffing, and global mobility solutions, providing international integration expertise and tailored project support for complex cross-border deployments, particularly within the energy, oil and gas, and industrial sectors.
