QAQC Head

Bilfinger; Dammam; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering service provider in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, seeks a QA/QC Manager for general maintenance contracts. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and at least 12 years of experience in Oil & Gas or Petrochemical sectors. Responsibilities include developing QA/QC plans, assuring quality standards, and managing QC teams. Candidates should have NACE Level 2 certification and strong analytical skills. This full-time role offers a chance to significantly influence project outcomes and enhance client relationships.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years in Oil & Gas / Petrochemical Quality Control.
• NACE Level 2 certification required.
• Experience in crackers, polyethylene, aromatics or chemical process units.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement QA/QC plans and procedures.
• Ensure maintenance works meet Client quality standards.
• Act as primary QA/QC focal point with Client departments.

Skills

Proactive

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Tablets

Job description

In the Middle East, Bilfinger is one of the leading service providers of engineering and consultancy services, project management, construction, maintenance O&M and life cycle services. We enhance the efficiency of our client’s assets, ensure a high level of availability and reduce maintenance costs. With our 4. employees, we are a leading German corporation where engineering excellence, safety and quality are part of our DNA. With four entities in the Middle East (Bilfinger Tebodin Middle East, Bilfinger Deutsche Babcock Emirates, Babcock Borsig Service Arabia, Babcock Borsig Steinmüller Kuwait) and over 10 offices across the region, we offer job opportunities that allow you to utilize all your knowledge and experience. Are you looking for a chance to put your skills to their best-possible use? Then we have what you are looking for!

QA / QC MANAGER –GENERAL MAINTENANCE CONTRACT

Department

Maintenance / Quality Assurance

Location

Jubail – Client Plant

Contract Start

Q1 -

Reports To

Project Manager / Operations Director

Direct Reports

QC Inspectors, Welding / Painting / Civil Inspectors, Document Control, RCA Team

Position Type

Full-Time

Key Accountabilities & Activities

A. Quality Assurance & Control Management

• Develop and implement QA / QC plans, procedures, inspection test plans (ITPs) across refinery & petrochemical assets.
• Ensure maintenance works meet Client quality standards, engineering specs & HSEQ procedures.
• Lead QC certifications, material conformity, welding inspections, coating inspection.
• Approve NCRs & corrective actions and follow up on rectification and closeout.
• Collaborate with Client Engineering & Reliability teams to support RCA / 5 Why / Fishbone investigations.
• Maintain all Corrective Action Programs & Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Conduct and coordinate internal audits & joint audits with Client.
• Maintain a digital QA dashboard & traceability system for inspections, observations & closeouts.
• Ensure QC staff are trained in equipment-specific QC procedures for Clients Plant Units.
• Organise NACE, API, ASNT & welding certifications and maintain records.
• Provide coaching & awareness sessions on new QC technologies, reliability tools & RCA.

B. Turnaround & Shutdown QA Strategy

• Define QA / QC strategy for major TARs & shutdowns, including advance planning with Client.
• Prepare ITPs, weld maps, PMI checks, progressive QA documentation.
• Ensure critical inspections for high-risk equipment (vessels, rotating, cracking units) are tracked in CMMS.

E. Client & Stakeholder Interface

• Act as primary QA / QC focal point with Client Maintenance, Operations & Engineering departments.
• Attend weekly quality meetings, present KPIs & improvement opportunities.
• Manage quality deviations, technical queries & client observations.
• Lead evidence-based continuous improvement projects & lessons learned reviews.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent

QC Head Experience

Minimum 12 years in Oil & Gas / Petrochemical Quality Control

QC Head QA Certifications

NACE Level 2 (required)

/ API / ASME / Welding certification preferred

RCA Skills

Strong knowledge of Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

Petrochemical Exposure

Experience in crackers, polyethylene, aromatics or chemical process units

Personal Attributes

• Proactive & well‑organised with strong analytical skills
• Strategic thinker, open to new ideas and technologies
• Ability to work under pressure and solve problems logically

Key Success Indicators (KPIs)

• NCR Closeout – % NCRs closed within defined time limits
• Audit Performance – Number of major / minor observations from Client
• TAR / QC Readiness – Quality documentation issued before shutdown
• % trade personnel certified / QC approved
• RCA Implementation – % of RCA reports with action closure
• Quality Cost Reduction – Reduction in rework / scrap value

Future Development Scope (–)

• Implement digital inspection workflows using CMMS / tablets
• Introduce AI-driven predictive quality analytics with Client
• Develop Petrochemical‑specific QC standards for Plant units
• Mentor & nationalize QC team in line with IKTVA & Saudi Labour mandates
• Establish central Quality Hub for continuous improvement & lessons learned

To apply, please submit your CV in English through the system, containing as a minimum your contact details, education level, relevant experience and earliest possible start date.