QA/QC Manager - Industrial Construction (AMBERES)

Lead and manage the Quality Assurance and Quality Control system for a multidisciplinary industrial construction project (piping, mechanical and electrical & instrumentation), ensuring full compliance with contractual specifications, international codes and client requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Define, implement and maintain the Project Quality Management Plan (PQMP).
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, codes and standards (ASME B31.3, IEC, ISO, etc.).
• Interface with Client, Contractor and Third-Party Inspectors for all quality matters.
• Manage the QA/QC team (inspectors, document controllers, welding inspectors, E&I inspectors).
• Supervise the inspection and test plans (ITP) implementation across disciplines.
• Control and follow-up of:
• Welding procedures (WPS/PQR)
• Welder qualifications
• NDT activities (RT, UT, MT, PT)
• Material traceability
• Pressure testing
• E&I testing and commissioning activities
• Manage NCRs, punch lists, corrective and preventive actions.
• Monitor and analyse weld rejection rates (WRR) and quality KPIs.
• Ensure proper quality documentation turnover and dossier compilation.
• Coordinate with construction and planning teams to ensure quality activities do not delay construction progress.

Required Qualifications

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification.
• Minimum 10–15 years experience in industrial construction projects.
• Proven experience as QA/QC Manager in EPC or construction projects in Oil & Gas / Petrochemical / Chemical plants.
• High English level (both speaking and writing)

Strong knowledge of:

• ASME B31.3
• Welding processes and NDT
• Electrical & Instrumentation QA/QC

Certification preferred:

• CSWIP / IWE / CWI
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor (desirable)

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership and team coordination.
• Ability to manage large inspection workloads and subcontractor interfaces.
• High level of documentation control and compliance mindset.
• Experience dealing with client audits and quality escalations.