QA/QC Manager

QA/QC Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the overall Quality Assurance and Quality Control function across all phases of the project: engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Ensure full implementation of EPCC Contract requirements, Project specific Quality Management System/Plan.
• Support the Chief Major Projects Officer in all QA/QC matters and report deviations, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Promote a culture of quality, compliance, and continuous improvement across the project team and contractors.

Quality Surveillance Across Project Phases

• Oversee and conduct quality surveillance during:
• Engineering: Ensure design deliverables meet quality standards and contractual requirements.
• Procurement: Verify quality controls in material requisitions, vendor selection, inspection planning, and fabrication.
• Construction: Monitor site activities for compliance with ITPs, method statements, and specifications.
• Commissioning: Ensure systems are tested and verified in accordance with approved quality protocols.
• Review and follow the EPCC Contractor's Quality Gates Process to ensure engineering development aligns with project quality assurance requirements.

Quality Audit Planning & Execution

• Develop and implement a Project Quality Audit Plan covering internal teams, EPCC Contractor, and Subcontractors.
• Conduct scheduled and unscheduled audits, including:
• Internal Project Team audits
• EPCC Contractor audits
• Subcontractor and vendor audits
• Prepare audit documentation (notifications, agendas, checklists, reports).
• Maintain an Audit Report Register to track non-conformances, observations, and agreed actions.
• Follow up on audit findings and ensure timely closure of recommendations.

Procedure Review & Compliance

• Review and approve Project Procedures to ensure they incorporate adequate QA/QC requirements.
• Ensure procedures are aligned with the EPCC Contract, PIM, and COMPANY standards.
• Monitor implementation of procedures across all project phases and stakeholders.

Contract & Risk Management

• Follow up with EPCC Contractor on interpretation and implementation of EPCC Contract documents related to quality.
• Identify, report, and track quality-related risks within the QA/QC domain.
• Focal point (Risk Manager) for managing the Project Risk Management process including but not limited to development and establishment of Project Risk Register and its monthly update.

Quality Control Oversight

• Oversee all QC activities at site and vendor/subcontractor locations during equipment fabrication and delivery.
• Manage and allocate QC inspectors to ensure timely execution of inspections and RFIs.
• Ensure compliance with approved ITPs and monitor adherence throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and approve inspection reports, expediting reports, and inspection notifications.

Procurement Quality Control

• Liaise with Procurement to embed quality requirements in material requisitions, technical bid evaluations, and purchase orders.
• Review EPCC Contractor tender documents to confirm inclusion of technical specifications and quality requirements.
• Coordinate inspection visits to vendor facilities and manage inspection schedules and logistics.
• Review expediting reports and manage fabrication defects, ensuring timely resolution and documentation.

Non-Conformance & Deviation Management

• Review NCRs submitted by EPCC Contractors and Subcontractors for technical feasibility and contractual impact.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to evaluate NCRs and recommend corrective actions.
• Manage Negative Variation Orders for non-conformance-related costs.
• Review and approve deviation requests, concession requests, and material selection changes.
• Track closure of NCRs and verify implementation of corrective actions.

Construction Quality Monitoring

• Continuously monitor construction activities to ensure correct interpretation and execution of technical documents.
• Verify construction works are performed in accordance with approved ITPs and meet quality and safety standards.
• Ensure timely identification and resolution of quality issues during construction.

Mechanical Completion Oversight

• Lead the mechanical completion process, ensuring systems and components are installed, tested, and documented per contract requirements.
• Oversee punch list generation, classification (A/B/C), and closure in coordination with EPCC Contractor and COMPANY teams.
• Ensure readiness for pre-commissioning and commissioning by verifying completion of quality related deliverables.

Site & Equipment Preservation

• Ensure proper preservation of equipment, spare parts, and tools at site per EPCC Contract and manufacturer recommendations.
• Monitor environmental conditions, storage practices, and handling procedures.
• Coordinate inspection of equipment upon arrival and during storage, ensuring compliance with preservation protocols.

Inspection Test Plan (ITP) & RFI Management

• Ensure all site activities are executed in accordance with approved ITPs.
• Monitor and verify completion of inspection hold points, witness points, and review points.
• Oversee the RFI process, ensuring timely submission, review, and closure.
• Maintain RFI logs and ensure traceability of inspection outcomes.

Subcontractor Coordination & Technical Review

• Review quality-related reports from EPCC Contractor and Subcontractors, including inspection summaries and test results.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to evaluate technical implications and recommend corrective actions.
• Ensure timely implementation and verification of rectification measures.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Provide inputs to monthly progress reports, Steering Committee updates, and Board presentations.
• Support the Chief Major Projects Officer in reviewing and finalizing Lessons Learned reports.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives and ensure lessons learned are captured and applied across the project.