Head of Quality Assurance

* Support and assist the Chief Major Projects Officer in all QA aspects of the Project.* Take full ownership of the Quality Assurance function across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
* Ensure implementation of Major Projects Contract requirements in the QA domain and report any deviations.* Review and approve the EPCC Contractor's Project Quality Plan, ensuring alignment with contractual obligations and standards.
* Monitor and follow up on EPCC Contractor's implementation of the accepted Quality Plan, reporting non-conformities and initiating corrective actions.* Lead the development, review, and maintenance of the Project Information Manual (PIM), ensuring it reflects current Project governance, quality requirements, and procedural standards.
* Develop and implement all internal Project procedures related to quality assurance, ensuring alignment with Project Quality Management System.* Ensure that all procedures are clearly communicated, accessible, and consistently applied across the Project team.
* Lead and manage QA Engineers and Quality Coordinators, ensuring effective execution of QA activities.* Organize and develop the QA function within the Project Team, fostering a culture of quality and accountability.
* Ensure implementation of the Project Quality Management System.* Oversee and conduct quality surveillance during:
o Engineering: Ensure design deliverables meet quality standards and contractual requirements.o Procurement: Verify material requisitions, Subcontractor selection, inspection planning, and equipment/material fabrication.
o Construction: Monitor Site activities for compliance with ITPs, method statements, and specifications.o Commissioning: Ensure systems are tested and verified in accordance with quality protocols.
* Review and follow the EPCC Contractor's Quality Gates Process to ensure engineering development aligns with Project quality assurance requirements.* Develop and implement a Project Quality Audit Plan covering all phases and stakeholders.
* Conduct scheduled and unscheduled quality audits on:o Internal Project Team
o EPCC Contractoro Subcontractors
* Prepare audit documentation including notifications, agendas, checklists, and 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.* Review and approve Project Procedures to ensure they incorporate adequate quality assurance requirements.
* Ensure procedures are aligned with the EPCC Contract and PIM requirements.* Monitor implementation of procedures across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning activities.