QA/QC Manager

Working Location: Onshore, Qatar

Contract Type: 5 years contract

Start date: ASAP

Job Purpose

This role is responsible for leading and managing the QA/QC Department within Major Projects, ensuring the effective development, coordination, implementation, execution, and control of quality activities in alignment with the companys strategy, commitments, and goals. The position oversees multi-disciplinary teams, including Section Heads, Engineers, Coordinators, Supervisors, and Inspectors, to deliver QA/QC governance and project support in accordance with company requirements.

Key Accountabilities

Management Systems

• Awareness of Integrated Management Systems (Quality, Environment, Occupational Health and Safety, Responsible Care, and Energy Management Systems and Product Stewardship).
• Comply with all the relevant policies and procedures of the Integrated Management Systems.
• Ensure that company and project HSEQ requirements take the highest priority and are actively implemented in project day to day activities.

Support to Senior Management

• Support the Chief Major Projects Officer by overseeing and managing all QA/QC activities.
• Assist the Chief Major Projects Officer in reviewing project team lessons learned and in finalizing the Lessons Learned Report.

Adherence

• Awareness of company and Major Projects specific HSE requirements and compliance with all relevant policies and procedures of the Integrated Management Systems, Major Projects, and the relevant Authorities.
• Awareness of company and Major Projects specific Quality requirements and compliance with all relevant policies and procedures.
• Ensure full implementation and adherence to the HSE Regulations and proper follow up of the HSE Procedures and Instructions in all areas of work.

Duties

• Lead the overall Quality Assurance and Quality Control function across all phases of the project: engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Ensure full implementation of EPCC Contract requirements and the project specific Quality Management System/Plan.
• Oversee and conduct quality surveillance during:

• • Engineering: Ensure design deliverables meet quality standards and contractual requirements.
  • Procurement: Verify quality controls in material requisitions, vendor selection, inspection planning, and fabrication.
  • Construction: Monitor site activities for compliance with ITPs, method statements, and specifications.
  • Commissioning: Ensure systems are tested and verified in accordance with approved quality protocols.
• Develop and implement a Project Quality Audit Plan covering internal teams, EPCC Contractor, and Subcontractors.
• Conduct scheduled and unscheduled audits, including:
  • Internal Project Team audits
  • EPCC Contractor audits
  • Subcontractor and vendor audits
• Prepare audit documentation (notifications, agendas, checklists, reports).
• Review and approve project procedures to ensure they incorporate adequate QA/QC requirements.
• Ensure procedures are aligned with the EPCC Contract, Project Information Manual (PIM), and company standards.
• Follow up with EPCC Contractor on interpretation and implementation of EPCC Contract documents related to quality.
• Oversee all QC activities at site and vendor/subcontractor locations during equipment fabrication and delivery.
• Liaise with Procurement to embed quality requirements in material requisitions, technical bid evaluations, and purchase orders.
• Review EPCC Contractor tender documents to confirm inclusion of technical specifications and quality requirements.
• Review NCRs submitted by EPCC Contractors and Subcontractors for technical feasibility and contractual impact.
• Continuously monitor construction activities to ensure correct interpretation and execution of technical documents.
• Lead the mechanical completion process, ensuring systems and components are installed, tested, and documented per contract requirements.
• Ensure proper preservation of equipment, spare parts, and tools at site per EPCC Contract and manufacturer recommendations.
• Ensure all site activities are executed in accordance with approved ITPs.
• Monitor and verify completion of inspection hold points, witness points, and review points.
• Review quality-related reports from EPCC Contractor and Subcontractors, including inspection summaries and test results.
• Provide inputs to monthly progress reports, Steering Committee updates, and Board presentations.
• Support the Chief Major Projects Officer in reviewing and finalizing Lessons Learned reports.
• Follow up for the timely closure of project quality audit findings.
• Follow up for progress of all QA/QC activities.
• Ensure project close out with EPCC Contractor in line with PIM and project procedures.

Educational Qualification and Experience

• Required Qualification: Bachelors Degree (12+4 years), technical.
• Professional Certification: Relevant technical and non-technical certifications.
• Other Qualifications: As relevant to QA/QC leadership in major projects.

The QA/QC Manager shall possess at least 10 years of relevant work experience in similar major expansion projects, out of which at least 5 years shall be in a leadership role.