Quality Specialist

Palace Consulting Engineers; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power project firm in Riyadh is seeking a qualified Quality Specialist. You will provide specialized support in QC activities for power generation and transmission line projects. Responsibilities include advising on QC practices, defining inspection protocols, leading client inspections, and ensuring compliance. Candidates should have strong problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills, along with fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Advise on QC best practices for major activities such as GIS, protection systems, SCADA, cable joints, and terminations.
• Define inspection protocols for construction activities.
• Lead final acceptance inspections and client walkthroughs.
• Ensure contractor compliance with complex design interfaces and interconnection points.
• Oversee QC alignment across projects, contractors, and client teams.

Skills

Knowledge of quality control methodologies

Very good presentation skills

Very good problem solving and analytical skills

Very good communication skills

Very good English speaking and writing

Excellent PC skills in related software

Job description

Our client, Saudi Electricity Company (SEC), is seeking to hire a qualified Quality Specialist for their project , Provide specialized support in QC activities for power projects “power generation, substation and transmission line ” projects within projects departments. Participate in quality initiatives, ensure harmonization of QC practices across projects, and take role in representing projects department in client audits, and technical forums.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Inspection & Verification

• Advise on QC best practices for major activities such as GIS, protection systems, SCADA, cable joints, and terminations
• Define inspection protocols for construction activities
• Lead final acceptance inspections and client walkthroughs
• Ensure contractor compliance with complex design interfaces and interconnection points

Material Receiving Inspection

• Follow up the implementation of approved inspection strategies for critical equipment such as transformers, breakers, and SCADA systems
• Review manufacturer documentation and international compliance certifications
• Guide warehouse and logistics teams on QC handling protocols

Documentation & Reporting

• Guide QC teams on the implementation of approved QC procedures, ITPs, and usage of inspection templates
• Mentor QC staff in advanced inspection techniques
• Lead the implementation of documentation strategy for audits and handover submissions
• Ensure consistency and traceability across all QC records

Compliance & Coordination

• Oversee QC alignment across projects, contractors, and client teams

Skills

• Knowledge of quality control methodologies
• Very good presentation skills
• Very good problem solving and analytical skills
• Very good communication skills
• Very good English speaking and writing
• Excellent PC skills in related software