Role: Quality Manager - PV(site base role)
Location: Multiple sites across KSA
Fulltime role with ACWA Power
As a Quality Manager for a Solar/PV project, you'll be responsible for ensuring the quality of all project activities, from design to construction and operations, by developing and implementing quality management systems, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and client requirements.
Responsibilities:
Quality Management.
- Develop and implement robust quality management plans and procedures specific to onshore Solar/PV farm projects.
- Ensure adherence to industry standards, regulations, and company policies, with a particular focus on BOP, foundations, and civil works.
Inspections and Audits.
- In addition, conduct regular inspections, assessments, and internal audits to verify compliance with quality requirements.
- Furthermore, identify areas for improvement and work with project stakeholders to implement corrective and preventive actions.
Documentation and Reporting.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of all quality-related activities, including inspection reports, non-conformance reports, and quality metrics.
- In addition, generate periodic quality performance reports for project management and clients.
Supplier Quality
- Collaborate with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure their quality management processes align with project standards.
- Additionally, conduct supplier audits as necessary to verify their capabilities and adherence to quality requirements.
Quality Training.
- Develop and deliver training programs for project personnel, subcontractors, and suppliers to raise awareness and understanding of quality expectations and best practices.
Health, Safety, and Environmental Compliance.
- Work closely with the HSE team to integrate quality practices into the overall HSE management system and ensure the project's compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
Continuous Improvement.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement, actively seeking opportunities to enhance processes, procedures, and quality standards to optimize project performance.
Qualifications and Experience:
- 10 years of experience in Quality Management in Solar/PV Projects
- Minimum of 5 years of specific experience in onshore Solar/PV projects with a strong focus on BOP, foundations, and civil works.
- Proven track record of successful project quality management and quality assurance implementation within the renewable energy or construction industry.
- Thorough knowledge of relevant international quality standards and regulations applicable to Solar/PV projects (e.g., ISO 9001).
- In addition, strong understanding of civil and geotechnical engineering principles related to Solar/PV foundations.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, capable of working effectively with cross-functional teams, clients, and external stakeholders.
Lastly, quality auditing certifications (e.g., ISO 9001 Lead Auditor) are desirable but not mandatory.