QUALITY ASSURANCE & CONTROL ENGINEER (QA/QC ENGINEER)
Location: Qatar
Job Type: Long-term
We are looking for an experienced QA/QC Engineer to join a major infrastructure and DNO&M project in Qatar.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Review annual Quality Plans submitted by Framework Contractors and ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures and standards
- Conduct inspections of Framework Contractor activities and ensure compliance with contractual quality requirements
- Review Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) and monitor their implementation
- Support internal DNO&M audits and conduct Second Party / Framework Contractor Audits
- Review QA/QC reports, NCRs, observations and inspection records
- Coordinate the resolution of Technical Queries (TQs), Concession Requests (CRs) and NCRs
- Conduct Rainy Season Preparedness Audits
- Carry out inspections for new asset/project handovers
- Conduct spares inspections and witness critical inspections/testing
- Raise Non-Conformity Reports (NCRs) when required
- Maintain QA/QC policies, manuals, procedures and ITPs
- Coordinate QA/QC activities with Area Engineers, Framework Contractors and relevant departments
- Provide expert QA/QC advice for complex, high-risk and cross-functional activities
- Promote quality improvement and identify relevant quality training requirements
- Ensure compliance with new business processes and recommend opportunities for improvement
- Ensure adherence to Health & Safety policies and procedures
- Escalate technical issues requiring further consultation to the Engineering Advisor/Expert
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in engineering or a relevant subject
- Degree must be obtained from North America, Western Europe, or Australia
- 10+ years of relevant experience in QA/QC
- Chartered Membership in a relevant professional body is preferred and will be an advantage
- Experience implementing and maintaining QMS to ISO 9001 and ISO 50001 standards
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary organization, preferably in the Middle East
- Strong knowledge of Health & Safety policies and procedures
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
- Arabic communication skills would be an advantage
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Must be physically fit to enter and work in confined spaces and able to undertake the required competency assessment
IDEAL CANDIDATE
We are particularly interested in professionals with strong QA/QC experience in major civil infrastructure, utilities, drainage, wastewater or DNO&M environments, especially those with Middle East experience.