QAQC Engineer

CHINA INTERNATIONAL WATER & ELECTRIC CORPORATION (S) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHINA INTERNATIONAL WATER & ELECTRIC CORPORATION (S) PTE LTD is seeking a QA/QC professional for on-site inspection and document control on process plant projects in Singapore. The role covers welding, coating, piping and mechanical activities to ensure compliance with approved procedures and client requirements.

You will review project specs, develop ITPs, coordinate with clients and subcontractors, perform visual and PMI inspections, and ensure material traceability, corrosion protection and

Qualifications

• 2+ or more years of on-site QA/QC experience in construction, welding, coating, piping or mechanical works.
• Experience with ITPs, inspection procedures, hold/witness points and NCRs.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and client contractual requirements is preferred.
• Ability to coordinate with process engineers, vendors and site teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute day-to-day QA/QC activities on site or in fabrication workshops.
• Review project specifications and identify quality requirements for each work phase.
• Ensure construction, welding, coating, piping, or mechanical activities meet approved procedures.
• Prepare and issue inspection reports and test summaries; respond to client quality queries.
• Develop and update ITPs; identify hold, witness, and review points and acceptance criteria.
• Coordinate with clients, subcontractors and site teams to schedule inspections and address deviations.
• Provide quality briefings and support material conformance and installation checks.

Skills

QA/QC on-site

Inspection & testing

Process plant knowledge

Coordination with clients

Documentation control

Job description

1. General Experience (Min. 3 years relevant QA/QC experience)

• Execute day-to-day quality control activities on site or in fabrication workshops.
• Review project specifications and identify quality requirements for each work phase.
• Ensure that all construction, welding, coating, piping, or mechanical activities meet approved procedures.

2. Process Plant Project Experience (Added Advantage)

• Apply knowledge of process plant environments.
• Manage quality requirements for:
• Piping systems (spools, supports, hydrotesting)
• Pressure vessels and tanks
• Rotating equipment (pumps, compressors)
• Structural steel and platework
• Coordinate with process engineers and vendors on material traceability and corrosion protection.

3. Preparation & Implementation of Quality Documents

• Inspection & Test Plans (ITP)
• Develop ITPs identifying:
• Hold, witness, and review points
• Inspection frequency and acceptance criteria
• Responsible parties (contractor, client, third party)
• Update ITPs based on project changes or non-conformances.
• QA/QC Manuals
• Draft, revise, and maintain the project-specific QA/QC Manual.
• Ensure the manual aligns with ISO 9001 and client contractual requirements.
• Inspection Procedures

4. Knowledge of Quality Standards, Inspection Requirements & Site QC Practices

• Apply relevant standards (e.g., ASME, ASTM, API, AWS, ISO, BS).
• Perform or coordinate:
• Visual and dimensional inspections
• Positive material identification (PMI)
• Hydrostatic / pneumatic testing
• Torqueing and tensioning verification
• Enforce site QC practices:
• Hold point verification before proceeding to next work stage
• Red-line markups of as-built conditions
• Preservation and housekeeping checks

5. Technical Skills

• Prepare and issue:
• Inspection reports and test summaries
• Response to client quality queries (technical letters)
• Method statements and procedure reviews
• Attend and contribute to weekly quality meetings, daily toolbox talks, and pre-inspection meetings.

6. Coordination with Clients, Subcontractors & Site Teams

With Clients:

• Notify in advance of hold/witness points.
• Accompany client inspectors during walkdowns and inspections.
• Resolve quality issues with client approval for deviations.

With Subcontractors:

• Review their ITPs and quality records.
• Conduct subcontractor quality audits.
• Issue and track NCRs for subcontracted work.

With Site Teams:

• Provide quality briefings to foremen and supervisors.
• Coordinate inspection schedules with construction teams to avoid delays.
• Support site engineers with material conformance and installation checks.

7. Work Location

• Jurong Island or Tuas south.