Lead Quality Engineer

Atlantic-Projects-Company-Limited; Tarbert; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance scheme

Training & education opportunities

Job summary

Atlantic Projects Company seeks a Lead Quality Engineer for its Tarbert project site in Co. Kerry. This full-time role focuses on implementing QA processes on site, aligning with the Project Quality Plan and client requirements.

The role reports to the Project Quality Manager and leads a team of QC inspectors. Responsibilities cover quality control, inspections, NCR handling, documentation in the EDMS, supplier oversight, audits, and training.

Qualifications

• Site QA experience on large-scale projects.
• Knowledge of PQP, QMS and client specs.
• Ability to lead inspection and testing activities.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain the site PQP and ITPs.
• Witness inspections across civil, mechanical, piping, and electrical.
• Manage NCR process and corrective actions.
• Maintain quality records and turnover dossiers.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers for QA.
• Support internal and external audits and improvements.
• Deliver toolbox talks and promote quality awareness.

Skills

QA Management

Inspection

NCR handling

Documentation

Auditing

Training

Tools

Gauges

Instruments

ITPs

EDMS

Job description

Location: On site / Tarbert, Co. Kerry, Ireland
job type: Fixed term / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering | General
Salary: Competitive salary

Lead Quality Engineer

Employment Type: [Full-Time

Overview

We are looking for a Lead Quality Engineer to join the APC team! This is a full-time role, based at our Project site in Tarbert. The core working hours are 8:00am-5:00pm (including a 1-hour break), Monday to Friday.

Position Summary

The Lead Quality Engineer is responsible for implementing and maintaining the quality assurance and control processes at site level in accordance with the Project Quality Plan (PQP), the company Quality Management System (QMS), and client contractual requirements. You will be reporting to the Project Quality Manager.

Responsibilities

1. Quality Control Implementation

• Implement and maintain the Project Quality Plan (PQP) at site level.
• Ensure inspection and test activities are carried out as per approved Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Conduct surveillance inspections, site walkdowns, and verification checks to confirm compliance with project specifications and standards.
• Support construction supervision teams in identifying and resolving quality-related issues during work execution.
• Promote first-time-right workmanship and embed a proactive quality mindset among site teams.
• Ensure inspection resources, tools, and equipment (e.g., gauges, instruments) are calibrated and suitable for use.
• Support the PQM in preparing and updating ITPs, check sheets, and method statements as needed.

2. Inspection, Testing, and Verification

• Conduct and witness inspections for civil, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical, and instrumentation works as applicable.
• Coordinate with third-party laboratories for material sampling and testing (e.g., concrete, welds, coatings).
• Verify and record results of hold points and witness points in line with the ITPs.
• Ensure proper identification and traceability of materials and installed components.
• Monitor site testing activities and verify that test reports meet specification and code requirements.
• Participate in pre-inspection meetings and coordinate with subcontractor QC teams to align inspection priorities.

3. Non-Conformance and Corrective Action Support

• Identify, record, and report non-conformances and potential deviations from specifications.
• Support the PQM in managing the Non-Conformance Report (NCR) process, including investigation, corrective and preventive actions.
• Verify closeout of NCRs and ensure lessons learned are communicated across the site team.
• Promote early identification and resolution of issues to minimize rework and schedule impact.

4. Documentation, Records, and Turnover

• Maintain daily quality control records, inspection logs, and check sheets in accordance with the PQP.
• Ensure that inspection and test documentation is correctly completed, signed, and submitted for review and approval.
• Coordinate with Document Control to ensure that records are uploaded and stored in the electronic document management system (EDMS).
• Support the PQM in ensuring that turnover dossiers and as-built records are complete, accurate, and traceable.
• Monitor progress of quality documentation to align with project handover schedules.

5. Subcontractor and Supplier Oversight

• Verify subcontractor quality plans, ITPs, and personnel qualifications prior to work commencement.
• Conduct daily coordination with subcontractor QC teams to ensure inspection activities are carried out effectively.
• Participate in pre-mobilisation and preparatory meetings to clarify inspection and test requirements.
• Verify supplier and subcontractor material deliveries against approved documentation and ensure traceability.

6. Auditing, Compliance, and Improvement

• Support internal and external audits at site level, ensuring findings are addressed in a timely manner.
• Conduct informal surveillance and spot checks to ensure compliance with procedures and standards.
• Assist the PQM in identifying improvement opportunities and implementing corrective measures.
• Participate in quality performance reviews and contribute to lessons learned sessions.

7. Training, Communication, and Quality Awareness

• Deliver toolbox talks and quality awareness briefings to site personnel.
• Promote understanding of inspection and documentation requirements among supervisors and trades.
• Support training of junior QC inspectors and promote continuous skill development.
• Reinforce company quality policies and objectives at all levels of site operations.

Other Duties

• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the PQM or Project Manager in line with project needs.
• Maintain professional integrity and impartiality in all quality-related decisions.
• Support transition between construction, pre-commissioning, and turnover phases through continuous quality involvement.
• Contribute to a safe and compliant working environment by integrating quality and HSE best practices.
• Delegates on behalf of the QM in his absence.

• 21 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Training & education opportunities

About the Atlantic Projects Company

The Atlantic Projects Company (APC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Argan Inc. (NYSE: AGX), has been servicing the electricity, oil, gas, process, and renewable sectors for half a century, and has become one of the most experienced power industry contractors in the world. Installing and maintaining advanced-technology gas turbines, steam turbines, hydro turbines, boilers, HRSGs, compressors and other rotating equipment as well as power grid stabilisation, our complex engineering solutions have helped fuel the power generation industry on a global scale.

APC is fully committed to supporting diversity and to creating an inclusive culture. We feel we have a responsibility to reflect these differences, where possible, in the people we employ and the way we operate. At APC, we are committed to being an inclusive employer and not discriminating against anyone, on a basis of their Gender, Marital status, Family status, Age, Disability, Sexual orientation, Race, Religion or Membership of the travelling community.