Document Controller

Company Overview

Medgulf Construction Co. WLL is a Qatari-owned business that has been operating since 1975. It focuses on onshore oil and gas facility construction and provides end-to-end support across civil, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and structural work. The company also brings in-house technical capability for EPC, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, startup, maintenance, and steel fabrication. With a strong emphasis on Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality, Medgulf maintains ISO 9001, OHSAS 18001, and ISO 14001 certifications and works in a safety-led environment on major industrial projects.

Role Summary

This is a full-time, on-site position in Ras Laffan for a Document Controller responsible for handling project documents and records from receipt through registration, classification, circulation, and final archiving. The role requires close coordination with multiple project teams to make sure documentation is submitted, reviewed, approved, and returned on time while maintaining accurate control records and revision history.

Key Duties

• Receive, log, code, and organize project documents in line with company and client document control procedures.
• Maintain both electronic and paper-based document management systems.
• Track revisions, approvals, and document status, keeping logs and registers up to date.
• Coordinate document flow with engineering, construction, QA/QC, procurement, and subcontractor teams.
• Prepare and issue transmittals and follow up on outstanding submissions and returns.
• Support compliance with project documentation rules as well as SHEQ requirements.
• Assist with audits and provide regular status reports to project management.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience working as a Document Controller.
• Practical knowledge of document registration, coding, revision management, and archiving.
• Hands-on experience with EDMS, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and scanning or filing tools.
• Familiarity with engineering, construction, or oil and gas documentation such as drawings, procedures, method statements, data sheets, and vendor records.
• Strong organization, accuracy, and the ability to manage heavy document volumes under pressure.
• Clear written and spoken English for coordination and follow-up with diverse project teams.
• Experience in onshore oil and gas, EPC, or industrial construction environments is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of ISO-based quality systems and SHEQ documentation is an added advantage.
• Ability to work on site in Ras Laffan while maintaining confidentiality and following company and client procedures.
• Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related area, or equivalent hands-on experience.

Additional Notes

The role is based at Ras Laffan, Al Khor and Al Thakhira, Qatar, and requires on-site presence. The position is intended for candidates who can operate within a structured documentation environment and support large-scale industrial project delivery.