Senior QA/QC Technician

Lesedi Nuclear Services Pty. Ltd.; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Lesedi Nuclear Services Pty. Ltd. is seeking a Senior QA/QC Technician to ensure that engineering, procurement and construction activities for nuclear projects conform to client requirements, codes and standards, including NQA-1 and IAEA 50-C/S-Q.

The role oversees QA/QC inspections, audits and documentation in liaison with Lesedi teams. The candidate will implement and maintain the QMS, support continual improvement, and ensure safe, compliant and high-quality project delivery within the Lesedi

Qualifications

• Experience in QA/QC within EPC environments is required.
• Must understand ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and NQA-1.
• Ability to review Isometric and P&ID drawings.

Responsibilities

• Support QA/QC inspections during construction and fabrication.
• Review materials, QCPs, ISs and WPs for compliance.
• Witness welding tests and issue Stop Work Orders where required.
• Prepare punch lists and COC inspections.
• Assist audits and NCR closure and recordkeeping.

Skills

QA/QC inspection

Auditing

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

Diploma in Quality Management Systems

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

PURPOSE OF ROLE

The Senior QA/QC Technician is responsible for assisting to ensure that all Engineering, Procurement and Construction activities carried out by Lesedi Nuclear Services and its subcontractors — for nuclear projects — conform to client requirements, applicable codes and standards, statutory regulations and internal SHEQ/IMS management systems, including nuclear-specific quality assurance requirements such as NQA-1 and IAEA 50-C/S-Q.

The role ensures the effective implementation, maintenance and continual improvement of Quality Assurance and Quality Control systems across nuclear projects, providing senior technical oversight of QA/QC inspections, audits and documentation, and supporting safe, compliant and high-quality project delivery in liaison with other Lesedi departments and in compliance with the Lesedi IMS.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Management System (QMS) Implementation

• Support compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 19443, NQA-1 and other applicable accreditations within assigned projects and divisional activities.
• Review and provide input into QA/QC procedures, work instructions, checklists and templates developed through the Central Quality Function Implement standardised QA/QC processes and project process control procedures across assigned sites andSupport continual improvement initiatives within the QMS framework and align procedures and policies to industry norms and standards.

Quality Control Inspections & Surveillances

• Perform QA/QC inspections during construction and fabrication activities.
• Conduct receipt inspections of materials and verify compliance with QCPs, SIDs, ISs, TPs and WPs.
• Witness welding qualification tests and issue Stop Work Orders where required.
• Compile punch lists and perform Certificate of Conformance (COC) inspections.

Audits, Compliance & Non-Conformance Management

• Support internal audits and participate in divisional self-assessments as required by the Central Quality Function, ensuring records are maintained. Support supplier assessments, surveillance activities and technical evaluations as requested by Central Quality.Identify, report and document NCRs; log, track and help close out audit findings, NCRs and corrective/preventive actions; monitor trends and propose corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare audit documentation and evidence packs and support client audits and inspections in a professional manner.

Training, Awareness & Stakeholder Support

• Deliver project-specific QA/QC awareness and induction training based on approved corporate training material.Provide guidance to project teams on quality standards, codes and regulatory requirements.
• Promote good work practices, conformance to requirements and a good health and safety culture on site.
• Support project management teams with quality planning and execution.
• Contribute to monthly QA communications, toolbox talks and project quality awareness initiatives.

Project & Supplier Quality Support

• Help prepare and review Project Quality Plans (PQPs) for nuclear projects.
• Provide input to supplier performance evaluations, supplier quality assessments and supplier monitoring activities.Identify opportunities for improvement (OFIs) and best practices, and produce ideas and plans for efficiencies.
• Provide continuous quality management and support to all projects to enhance compliance to procedures and processes.

QUALIFICATION

• Technical qualification in Engineering or Quality (e.g. Diploma in Quality Management Systems).
• Welding Inspector certification advantageous.
• Auditor qualification advantageous.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 (mandatory).

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 10 years' related QA & QC experience in an EPC environment.
• Proven experience in QA/QC inspection and auditing, including supplier and internal audits.
• Experience working with engineering codes, standards and welding processes.
• Able to review designs and read Isometric and P&ID drawings.
• Nuclear project exposure and training in nuclear power plant operation.
• Experience in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies advantageous.

COMPETENCIES

Knowledge

• Construction, installation and maintenance principles.
• Quality management systems and auditing principles (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 19443, NQA-1, IAEA 50-C-Q).
• Regulatory, statutory and nuclear safety governance requirements.
• Welding processes, fabrication standards and inspection techniques.
• Codes and standards relevant to engineering and nuclear environments.
• Understanding of quality, environmental and security management systems.

Behaviour

• High attention to detail and a methodical working style.
• High degree of integrity, loyalty and ethical conduct.
• Self-motivated with the ability to initiate activities independently.
• Strong teamwork and collaboration mindset; ableto generate team spirit and cooperation.
• Professional conduct with clients, suppliers and colleagues.
• Proactive, reliable and results-driven; takes pride in performance.
• Ability to anticipate risks, opportunities and future quality requirements.
• Portrays a good Health & Safety culture; diligent and conscientious.

Skills

• Quality inspection and auditing skills.
• Technical interpretation of Isometric and P&ID drawings, procedures and standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, etc.).

Should you not hear from us within 21 days of the closing of the advert, kindly regard your application to have been unsuccessful.