Site QA/QC Manager

PL10368-ECPOLAND Air Liquide Global E&C Solutions Poland S.A.; Kraków; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Site allowances

Health, retirement & wellness programs

Job summary

Air Liquide Engineering & Construction Poland S.A. seeks an experienced Site QA/QC Manager to oversee the quality lifecycle on a world-scale industrial gas construction project. You will guardians of engineering excellence on-site, ensuring civil, mechanical, piping, and electrical work meets Air Liquide’s standards.

The role is field-based on an active construction site. You will lead PQP/ITP processes, manage NCRs, CAPA, and handover documentation, with a focus on zero-defect execution in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Metallurgy, or Industrial Engineering or equivalent technical field.
• 8+ years of QA/QC on large-scale industrial construction sites (Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or Industrial Gas plants preferred).
• Certifications in Welding Inspection (AWS-CWI, CSWIP 3.1, or equivalent) and familiarity with NDT methods (RT, UT, PT, MT).
• Strong knowledge of international codes (ASME B31.3, ASME Section VIII, API) and local regs.
• Exceptional leadership and ability to work with HSE and construction teams.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, manage, and audit the site-specific PQP and ITPs.
• Oversee daily field inspections for mechanical, structural, civil, and E&I activities.
• Manage welding engineering compliance and NDT tracking for high-pressure piping.
• Enforce oxygen-cleanliness and cryogenic insulation standards.
• Lead pre-inspection meetings with subcontractors and monitor quality performance.
• Issue and track NCRs and drive CAPA.
• Review and validate contractor TOP and As‑Built documentation for handover.

Skills

QA/QC management

Welding & NDT oversight

ASME/API knowledge

Leadership

Collaboration with HSE and field teams

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Metallurgy, or Industrial Engineering

Tools

WPS/PQR

Job description

Entity Description Air Liquide Engineering & Construction builds the Group’s production units (mainly air gas separation and hydrogen production units) and provides external customers with efficient, sustainable, customized technology and process solutions. Our core expertise in industrial gas, energy conversion and gas purification, enables customers to optimize natural resources. We cover the entire project life-cycle: license engineering services / proprietary equipment, high-end engineering & design capabilities, project management & execution services. In addition we also offer efficient customer services through our worldwide set-up. As a technology partner, customers benefit from our research and development to achieve energy transition goals. Air Liquide’s ambition is to be a leader in its industry, deliver long term performance and contribute to sustainability - with a strong commitment to climate change and energy transition at the heart of its strategy.

How will you CONTRIBUTE and GROW?

Air Liquide is looking for an experienced and rigorous Site QA/QC Manager to oversee the quality lifecycle of our latest world-scale industrial gas construction project. In this role, you will be the ultimate guardian of engineering excellence on-site. You will ensure that all civil, mechanical, piping, and electrical installations executed by our contractors meet Air Liquide’s stringent global standards, international codes, and safety regulations. If you thrive in dynamic construction environments and have a passion for zero-defect execution in high-pressure, cryogenic, or hydrogen systems, we want you on our team.

Site QA/QC Manager Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

• QMS Leadership: Deploy, manage, and audit the site‑specific Project Quality Plan (PQP) and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs).
• Construction Surveillance: Oversee daily field inspections for mechanical, structural, civil, and E&I activities to ensure full alignment with engineering drawings.
• Welding & NDT Oversight: Manage welding engineering compliance (WPS/PQR), welder qualifications, and Non‑Destructive Testing (NDT) tracking for high‑pressure piping.
• Air Liquide Specialty Standards: Enforce critical specialty quality protocols, including oxygen‑cleanliness specifications and cryogenic insulation standards.
• Contractor Management: Lead pre‑inspection alignment meetings with subcontractors, witness critical hold points, and manage contractor quality performance.
• Defect & NCR Management: Issue and track Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs), leading root‑cause analyses to drive corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Project Handover: Review, compile, and validate contractor Quality Turnover Packages (TOP) and As‑Built documentation to ensure a seamless transition to the Commissioning team.

Are you a MATCH?

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Metallurgy, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent technical field experience.
• 8+ years of QA/QC experience on large‑scale industrial construction sites (Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, or Industrial Gas plants preferred).
• Technical Certifications: Certified Welding Inspector (AWS-CWI, CSWIP 3.1, or equivalent) and familiarity with NDT methods (RT, UT, PT, MT).
• Codes & Standards: Strong working knowledge of international codes (ASME B31.3, ASME Section VIII, API) and local regulatory frameworks.
• Exceptional leadership skills.
• Collaborative mindset to work alongside HSE and construction teams.
• Uncompromising eye for detail.

This role is fully field‑based on an active construction site. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment and adhering to strict site safety protocols.

What We Offer

• An impactful, engaging role within a leading global organization.
• A comprehensive compensation package complemented by dedicated site allowances.
• Competitive benefits including health, retirement, and wellness programs.
• The opportunity to work on cutting‑edge, sustainable energy and industrial gas technologies.
• A working culture that values safety, diversity, and continuous professional growth.

Our Differences make our Performance At Air Liquide, we are committed to build a diverse and inclusive workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their background.

We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

A world leader in gases, technologies and services for Industry and Health. Through the passion and diversity of its people, Air Liquide leverages energy and environment transition, changes in healthcare and digitization, and delivers greater value to all its stakeholders.

Join us for a stimulating experience: you’ll find a world of learning and development opportunities where inventiveness is at the heart of what we do, in an open, collaborative and respectful environment.

Discover what your professional journey at Air Liquide could be here!