When I first got to Dubai, it was the year 2007, and construction at the time was really booming. There was construction here and there. A QAQC Engineer job offer was too high, it was amazing and it’s because of the construction boom.
Companies were going outside of the country (UAE), hiring for people from abroad. Luckily, I was one of those who were chosen and hired, and I was deployed to Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was a great opportunity for me to work abroad.
Prior to working in Dubai, it was my friend who taught me to try to work abroad—he inspired me. If not because of him, perhaps I would not have ever worked abroad. I don’t have an idea what I would have done, what job I would have specialized in.
If he is able to read this he might smile because he will remember what we were doing during our job hunting.
We were out every day, buying newspapers, trying to sneak out to some good agencies. But, later, those hardships have paid off. We were able to get a job hired by the same company.
Years later, I had almost completed my contract with that company. I do not want to mention the name of the company, it was my first company in Dubai. I was not planning to renew my contract with them. Two months before the end of my contract, I sent a Nonrenewal of Contract letter to the company’s human resources department. How could I even think “it’s too early.” I was so excited. 🙂
Then, I was good to go. I started searching for a new job in the same role—a quality assurance and quality control engineer.
After a month of searching, I attended several interviews because Dubai was still at the peak of its boom and the qaqc engineer job offer was very high.
Would you believe that the salary offer was doubled from my salary of my old company that I was receiving?
One day, my friend and I were in my car, on our way to Dubai Festival City or DFC. BTW, DFC is one of the nicest malls in Dubai. I received a call from an HR. She was from the company where I had attended my last interview.
She said: “Sir, I will give you what you were asking for.” It was the salary offer.
My feelings were immensely unexplainable. I have never had that feeling before. I yelled and punched the air up high. I said: “I got it!” Thank God!
I probably made it with a high QAQC Engineer job offer because of these reasons:
#1. Write a Method Statement
The interviewer was a quality manager and asked me to write a sample method statement. I felt a little nervous because there are a lot of activities on site that he would possibly ask me to write about. Perhaps this manager was trying to test whether I knew how to write a method statement.
Then he said: “Ok, can you write about the method statement for blockwork?” This is the technique why qaqc engineer job offer is huge due to the knowledge of writing method statements.
Fortunately, it was easy because I had learned it and remembered how to do it step-by-step. I was so lucky that that was the question.
So if I were you, I would advise to try to always be attentive, especially when you are a newbie in your career. I was so lucky too that I had my superb intellect boss who always guided me, and advised me what to do. Apart from that, I always had an eagerness to learn–I was always going on site, observing, learning. Then the rest was easy.
I believe in the saying, “The harder you work, the luckier you get.”
#2. Write a Checklist
I thought the checklist he would ask about would be blockwork, but it was not.
It could have been very easy for me, though. He asked about the checklist of “Compaction.” It was hard enough, but along the way I recalled everything. After a few minutes of thingking–guess what? Done!
It is easy to write if you’re alone because you can freely think and write without pressure.
Yes, the same thing. What I would suggest is to be a hard worker–nothing can replace that. The knowledge of writing a checklist is one factor a qaqc engineer job offer will go to the roof.
#3. Knowledge about your work
What I did was I do everything I can. I did not waste time. I came to the office on time and start applying the plan for the day. Always make sure you do that. If you have grasped everything about your job and are passionate about what you are doing, you can trigger a most rewarding moment of your life. So try to know everything you can while you are fresh on your job. This is a way why a qaqc engineer job offer will become high.
Ernie Baron once said: “Knowledge is Power.”
And be effective by way of applying time management–that is planning.
Don’t waste your time with something that does not make you grow. And ask someone in your organization–if you ask for one thing that you do not know, you could get a very immediate answer. Or if you are a shy type who doesn’t like to ask, you can ask doctor Google or attend training or online courses.
The key to your success is Knowledge, Skills, and Continuous learning.
The reason why you need to ask is that you will discover some things that you did not know in a short period of time. Don’t depend on yourself.
So, those are the potential reasons why I got to be able to double my salary offer or qaqc engineer job offer. And you can too.
There is one thing that could make your life better and that is knowledge.
If you want a high qaqc engineer job offer I suggest following the above steps.
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Dear Eng Noel ,
I am now a QC engineer in consultant company , i need to know more about my job responsibility specially as Consultant QC Engineer , I already finished checked quality plan for contractor and inspection test plan, what i do after that and what is the procedure and report i need to make it to ensure the contractor works as quality plan
thank you
Hi Saleh,
You just schedule periodical “audit” based to their (contractor) project quality plan. And you establish audit report.
Hope that helps.
Regards,
Hello Noel, Iam really fan of yours and i read your published book daily.Your struggle as a Quality Engineer in Construction Companies from years working in Dubai has driven my learning capabilities force to know more about the Inspection field.I will soon be in Dubai looking for an job in QA/QC as background of Mechanical Engineering, i had worked in steel Structure Construction Shed Industry and has a strong interest in pursuing a career in Civil Construction Sites.
My only question to you is that as a Mechanical Engineer would the Construction Companies hire the candidate like me from different disciplane?
Hi Noel,
I am very interesting your knowledge of waterproofing. I am Robert Neri from phils, I am also an OFW for 12 years. I am certified coating inspector level II Insulation & PFP level II. I am now running my own business in the phils involved in waterproofing. To let you know my knowledge of waterproofing is limited that is why I am happy to read your blog. I have a question. I used to apply concrete epoxy low viscosity to all old concrete surface prior to apply water based acrylic polymer compounded with powder aggregate containing Portland cement giving impregnable coating layer do you think this a correct method of application?
Robert
Hello Robert,
Firstly, thank you for your time and for your comment.
Congrats for your certifications and for 12 years in abroad. My answer to your question is contact the manufacturer of your material and ask them if the material is appropriate for water proofing work. You can ask their Material Technical Data Sheet, procedure of application should be written there and the other technical details as well.
Again, thanks for your comment.
Very informative guidelines
Thanks Sir Tomorrow I have interview in Dubai construction line as assistant QA/QC Electrical Eng
Good luck. Welcome to the club.
HELLO SIR
MY NAME IS VINOD SINGH, I HAVE 3 YR EXPERIENCE IN AUTOMOTIVE FIELD AS A QUALITY ENGINEER, SO ANY SCOPE IN ARAB COUNTRY GULF COUNTRY AND ASIAN COUNTRY, HOW I APPLY? WHAT ARE THE SELECTION PROCESS? IF I CHOOSE ANY CONSULTANCY HOW CAN I FIND THAT CONSULTANCY THAT IS REAL AND NOT FRAUD?
Hello sir ,
I’m working as quality engineer for the past from 4.7 years in the same company so no growth over there so I need job in Dubai. Can you suggest me how can I get? I tried here and there but still didn’t get can you please guide me?????
Just apply in an employment agency near your place. Like what I did.
Dear Noel sir,
I had an experience of 6 years as QA/QC Engineer and now I am trying to apply for Gulf countries for the same post.So kindly give some advise and sample specific resume for that post.I am really grateful if you accept my request.
You can try also in Asian Countries and many more.
Salamat sa blog mo sir nainspire tuloy ako. im new here in Dubai, first job ko rin dito as QAQC Engineer. sana sir masundan ko yung yapak mo.. hehehe thanks!
Ok yan Kabayan 🙂 steady ka lang. Thanks for being here.
I am Civil Engineer also sir (Kabayan) currently working here in abu dhabi as Junior Planning Engineer, Gusto ko po sana tahakin din ang daan papunta sa pagiging isang QA/QC Engineer.Maybe you can give me advise or tips how to start sir.
I am working as a site engineer for past 7 years and I like to shift my career as QAQC civil. Can I go to short term QAQC course (Civil NDT course + Civil QC ) or can I attend the interview for QAQC for the upcoming interview? Can you give suggestions for me?
Yes, you can enroll in any QAQC courses. Make sure that you have a vast knowledge already in QAQC Engineers job then you will be ready to face the interview. But you can always try.
So proud of you, very inspiring. I am a Civil Engineer also but my work is as a QS here in Doha. Is it easy to shift my discipline to QA/QC?
Thank you. Well, if you want to accept that you’ll start at the very beginning as QC Inspector I think that will be easy. If you want to directly become a QAQC engineer – in this position there is a lot of major tasks to do and you should have to experience it first. But here is the thing, you can always “try.”
How to apply PRA s mister k installer p say ng leadman png ceiling at drywall & steel man thanks.
Hi.. Sir good evening…
I am also a Civil Engineer currently working as QA/QC Engineer,
I have been following you since I started this job and I too will try to come to the Middle East one day to start my overseas career again. I have already worked in Maldives as a Project Engineer.
Welcome to the club. You can also try in some other countries. Good luck.
Very informative guidelines for Qc engineers
A good read.
More than a process , quality has to be a culture.
Thanks for your comments.