Senior Quality Assurance Quality Control Engineer (Water treatment/EPC)

Gradiant; Penang; Sur place; MYR 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

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Equal opportunity employer

Résumé du poste

Gradiant is seeking a Senior QA & QC Engineer to lead day-to-day quality assurance for EPC projects. You will coordinate inspections, non-conformance follow-ups and documentation with project teams, clients, and vendors.

You will review drawings, implement ITPs, and manage NCRs while ensuring compliance with codes and safety standards. Strong inspection coordination and communication skills are essential for timely project delivery in Penang, Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, chemical, civil/structural engineering or related discipline.
• QA/QC, welding inspection or NDT certification is an advantage.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, inspection and test plans, construction quality procedures, and applicable codes/standards.
• Understanding of piping fabrication, welding and testing requirements is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Carry out site and workshop inspections per procedures, specs and drawings.
• Verify workmanship and inspected items meet project requirements (ITPs, QCPs).
• Review drawings, documents and inspection requirements; coordinate resolutions with the project team.
• Perform material inspections; verify identifications, certificates and delivery records.
• Conduct fit-up, visual and other inspections for piping, welding, structural and mechanical works.
• Prepare and submit RFIs and coordinate witness/hold-point inspections.
• Monitor NDE/NDT status and maintain relevant registers.
• Review pressure-test packs, weld summaries, material summaries and related inspection records.
• Maintain drawings and quality records (inspection reports, test results, certificates).
• Identify, document and report non-conformances; assist in corrective actions.
• Support quality audits, surveillance and quality walks; track corrective actions.
• Verify measuring/testing equipment calibration status and records.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, vendors and inspectors on schedules and documentation requirements.
• Conduct quality briefings/orientation for project personnel and subcontractors.
• Monitor subcontractor and vendor work quality; escalate issues to QA/QC Manager.
• Ensure quality activities align with site schedules to minimise rework and delays.
• Comply with HSE requirements and attend safety briefings; report unsafe conditions.
• Prepare quality progress reports and project quality dossiers for review and submission.

Connaissances

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Documentation

Communication skills

Independent work

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Civil/related

QA/QC certification (AWS CSWIP/WIS)

Description du poste

Job Overview

The Senior QA & QC Engineer is responsible for leading and coordinating day-to-day quality assurance and quality control activities for EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) projects. The role ensures that materials, fabrication, installation, inspection and testing activities comply with approved drawings, project specifications, inspection and test plans (ITPs), applicable codes and standards, and client requirements. The position maintains quality records, identifies and follows up non-conformances and corrective actions, and works closely with the Project Manager, engineering and construction teams, clients, vendors and subcontractors to support safe, compliant and timely project delivery. The role reports to the Project Manager or another designated manager, with quality approval authority assigned in accordance with the project’s approval matrix.

Specific Duties/Responsibilities

• Carry out site and workshop inspections in accordance with approved procedures, client specifications, applicable codes and standards, and the latest approved drawings.
• Verify that construction workmanship and inspected items meet the approved Project Quality Plan, ITPs, method statements and project requirements.
• Review relevant drawings, technical documents, specifications and inspection requirements; highlight discrepancies and coordinate resolution with the project team.
• Perform and record material inspections, including verification of material identification, traceability, material certificates, delivery records and other required documentation.
• Conduct fit-up, visual and other assigned inspections for piping, welding, structural and mechanical works, in accordance with approved drawings and welding procedures where applicable.
• Prepare and submit Requests for Inspection (RFIs) to the client or third-party inspector and coordinate witness and hold-point inspections in line with the approved ITP.
• Monitor the status of required non-destructive examinations (NDE/NDT), follow up outstanding activities with contractors and NDE teams, and maintain the relevant registers and coverage records.
• Review and monitor pressure-test packs, weld summaries, material summaries and related inspection records to support test readiness and completion.
• Maintain current drawings and quality records, including inspection reports, test results, material certificates, calibration certificates, site observations, NCRs and other project QA/QC documentation.
• Identify, document and report non-conformances; assist in determining appropriate corrective actions and follow up with responsible parties until closure is verified.
• Support quality audits, surveillance activities and quality walks; record findings and monitor the implementation and effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions.
• Verify that measuring and testing equipment used for inspection has valid calibration status and that relevant records are maintained.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, vendors, subcontractors, third-party inspectors and internal project teams on inspection schedules, quality issues and documentation requirements.
• Conduct or support quality briefings and orientation for project personnel, subcontractors and relevant workers on applicable quality requirements and procedures.
• Monitor subcontractor and vendor work quality through inspections and surveillance, escalating recurring or significant quality concerns to the QA/QC Manager.
• Ensure quality activities are coordinated with site execution schedules to minimise rework, repeated testing and delays, and promptly elevate issues that may affect project delivery.
• Comply with site HSE requirements, attend toolbox meetings and safety briefings, and report unsafe conditions observed during inspection activities.
• Prepare regular quality progress reports, inspection status updates, statistics and other information requested by the QA/QC Manager or project management team.
• Compile and organise project quality dossiers and final documentation for review and submission, and follow up comments or outstanding records until acceptance.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying recurring quality issues and recommending practical improvements to inspection processes, documentation and workmanship.
• Perform other relevant QA/QC duties assigned by the QA/QC Manager or Project Manager within the scope of the role.

Qualification, Skills & Experience

Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Mechanical, Chemical, Civil/Structural Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Relevant QA/QC, welding inspection or NDT certification (e.g. AWS Certified Welding Inspector or CSWIP 3.1) is an advantage.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, inspection and test plans, construction quality procedures, and applicable engineering codes and standards.
• Understanding of piping fabrication, welding, installation, material traceability, inspection and testing requirements is preferred.

Skills

• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, procedures and ITPs.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking and practical problem-solving skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with clients, contractors, vendors and internal teams.
• Good documentation, reporting, record-keeping and follow-up skills.
• Able to organise inspection activities, manage competing priorities and work to project schedules.
• Competent in Microsoft Office and relevant project or quality documentation systems.
• Understanding of site HSE requirements and safe working practices.
• Able to work independently on assigned quality activities and elevate issues appropriately.

Experience

• 5–8 years of relevant QA/QC experience in EPC, engineering, construction, water/wastewater treatment or a related industrial environment; the required level may be adjusted based on project complexity.
• Hands-on experience in site inspection, material verification, quality documentation, non-conformance reporting and corrective-action follow-up.
• Experience coordinating inspections and tests with clients, subcontractors, vendors and third-party inspectors.
• Experience with piping, welding, fabrication, NDT/NDE and pressure testing is an advantage, depending on project scope.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 or an equivalent quality management system and participation in quality audits is preferred.

Gradiant is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.