QA/QC MANAGER

CEEC JSPDI (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.; Bestari Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CEEC JSPDI (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD. is seeking a QA/QC Manager to lead the site construction quality for a large utility-scale solar PV EPC project in Malaysia.

You will establish the project QMS, plan quality activities, and drive full-process quality control across materials, construction, and commissioning to ensure zero major quality incidents and smooth grid connection. You will manage QC engineers and inspectors, coordinate with DOSH, TNB and client representatives, and ensure compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or above in Electrical/Civil Engineering, New Energy, or Quality Management.
• Minimum 5 years EPC quality management experience on utility-scale solar PV projects.
• Familiar with DOSH, TNB grid code and SIRIM certification management; English fluency required.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement the project Quality Management System (QMS) and ITP.
• Manage on-site QC team, training and scheduling.
• Oversee incoming materials and equipment quality control.
• Supervise on-site construction process quality control.
• Coordinate external quality compliance with DOSH, TNB, and third parties.

Skills

Quality management

Team management

Inspection

Project coordination

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor degree or above in Electrical/Civil Eng/Quality Management

Job description

The QA/QC Manager is responsible for the overall management of site construction quality for the utility-scale Solar PV EPC project in Malaysia. This role takes full charge of project quality system establishment, quality planning, whole-process construction quality control, material & equipment quality verification, non-conformity handling, and external quality compliance coordination.

The incumbent shall ensure all construction works fully comply with Malaysia local regulations (DOSH, TNB grid code, SIRIM certification, MS standards), client & consultant specification, and international PV construction standards, guaranteeing zero major quality incidents and smooth project acceptance & grid connection.

Job Responsibilities

1. Quality System & Project Quality Planning

• Establish, revise and implement the project Quality Management System (QMS), compile project quality plan, Inspection & Test Plan (ITP), quality control procedure, and construction quality checklist tailored for Malaysia PV projects.
• Align all quality management activities with DOSH electrical safety regulations, TNB grid interconnection requirements, SIRIM mandatory certification rules and local Malaysia construction codes.
• Formulate quality management rules for material inspection, witness sampling, process inspection, hidden work acceptance, non-conforming product disposal, and quality rectification management.
• Regularly optimize the quality system according to site actual conditions and client/consultant feedback to eliminate systematic quality risks.

2. QC Team Management & Training

• Manage the on-site QC team (QC Engineers and inspectors), formulate team work schedules, divide site responsibility areas (PV array area, booster station, cable route, grounding system).
• Organize pre-job quality training for QC members and local construction subcontractors, covering Malaysia local standards, PV construction crafts, inspection standards and common quality defect prevention.
• Assess daily work performance of QC engineers, supervise inspection execution, and rectify inadequate inspection work in a timely manner.
• Ensure sufficient QC manpower coverage for peak construction periods to avoid missing inspection and unchecked processes.

3. Incoming Material & Equipment Quality Control

• Lead and oversee the inspection and acceptance of all incoming PV equipment and materials, including solar panels, inverters, transformers, cables, mounting structures, grounding materials and electrical accessories.
• Verify full set of qualification documents: factory test reports, certificates of conformity, SIRIM certification documents, Malaysia customs clearance documents, and manufacturer warranty files.
• Organize on-site visual inspection, parameter verification, sampling inspection and third-party laboratory testing for key materials.
• Review and approve disposal schemes for non-conforming materials (return to factory, rework, downgrade use), and track the whole closed-loop process.

4. On-site Construction Process Quality Control

• Oversee the full-process quality control of key construction works: foundation construction, mounting system installation, PV module installation, cable laying & termination, grounding grid construction, booster station electrical installation, and pre-commissioning test.
• Arrange key process witnessing inspection, spot check site construction quality regularly, identify common quality problems such as unqualified mounting torque, uneven array installation, unqualified grounding resistance and non-standard electrical wiring.
• Supervise QC Engineers to complete process self-inspection, mutual inspection and special inspection, ensure all processes are constructed and accepted in strict accordance with approved drawings and specifications.
• Organize special quality meetings for batch quality defects, formulate targeted rectification plans and preventive measures, and supervise subcontractors to complete full closed-loop rectification.

5. Quality Document Management & Acceptance

• Review and audit all on-site quality inspection records, test reports, hidden works inspection records, rectification records, and quality documentation.
• Guide QC Engineers to complete daily quality ledger sorting, data filing and photo evidence retention, ensure the integrity, authenticity and standardization of project quality data.
• Organize phased intermediate acceptance, pre-completion acceptance and grid-connection quality verification of the PV project.
• Responsible for the compilation, review and submission of final quality delivery documents, meeting client, consultant and Malaysia local authority filing requirements.

6. External Communication & Compliance Management

• Serve as the primary quality contact person for client, supervision consultant, TNB, DOSH and third-party testing institutions.
• Respond to external quality inquiries, coordinate on-site inspection and audit work, timely reply and rectify quality opinions raised by external parties.
• Track Malaysia local industry standard updates, ensure the project quality management always meets latest DOSH safety requirements and TNB grid-connected technical specifications.

7. Quality Risk & Incident Management

• Identify potential quality risks in advance (rainy season construction corrosion, high-temperature electrical construction hazards, unstandardized operation of local workers), and formulate risk prevention and control measures.
• Lead the investigation of all quality defects and incidents, perform root cause analysis, implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and prevent recurrence.
• Report major quality risks and incidents to the Project Manager in a timely manner, and be responsible for the overall follow-up and closure of incident handling.

Job Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, New Energy, Quality Management or related majors.
• Work Experience: Minimum 5 years EPC quality management experience in utility-scale solar PV projects; Overseas Malaysia PV project experience is priority.
• Professional Competence: Familiar with solar PV construction technology and acceptance standards; proficient in Malaysia local compliance requirements including DOSH, TNB grid code and SIRIM certification management.
• Language: Fluent in written and spoken English (working language for Malaysia project); basic Bahasa Malaysia is preferred.
• Capability: Possess independent overall quality control capability of large-scale PV power stations, team management ability, cross-department coordination and problem-solving ability.
• Certificate: Holding quality engineer certificate, construction management related certificate is preferred.
• Other: Able to work on-site in Malaysia for a long term, adapt to overseas construction site working environment.

Core Competencies & KPI Assessment

• Zero major quality safety incidents during project construction period.
• 100% closed-loop rate of on-site quality rectification items.
• 100% compliance of project quality with local Malaysia regulations and client specifications.
• Timely and standardized submission of quality documents and acceptance data.
• Effective control of common quality defects of PV projects, continuous optimization of quality management level.