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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 . • 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