▷ 3 Days Left! Head of Quality Control

2. Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• Strategic QA / QC Leadership & System Development
• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive Project Quality Management System (PQMS) in accordance with international standards and project-specific requirements.
• Define the overall QA / QC strategy, policies, procedures, and inspection and test plans (ITPs) for all project phases and disciplines (Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Piping, Electrical, Instrumentation, Process, Metallurgy).
• Ensure that all quality-related documentation is systematically prepared, reviewed, approved, and controlled.
• Promote a strong quality culture throughout the project organization and with all contractors and vendors. Quality Planning & Compliance
• Review and approve contractor and vendor Quality Plans, Manufacturing Quality Plans (MQPs), and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs) to ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Ensure compliance with relevant international codes, standards, and regulations applicable to steel plant construction Conduct regular quality audits (internal and external) of project activities, contractor performance, and vendor facilities. Quality Control & Inspection
• Oversee all inspection and testing activities at various stages :
• Vendor / Manufacturer Sites : Conduct and / or coordinate factory acceptance tests (FAT), pre-shipment inspections (PSI), and material verification for critical equipment and bulk materials.
• Site Receipt : Implement robust material receiving inspection procedures.
• Construction / Erection : Supervise and monitor field quality control activities, including civil works (concrete, rebar), structural fabrication and erection, mechanical installation (piping, equipment alignment), welding, NDT, electrical installations (cabling, terminations), and instrumentation calibration.
• Pre-commissioning & Commissioning : Verify the quality of installed systems and support functional testing.
• Manage and coordinate all Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) activities, including review of NDT procedures and reports, qualification of NDT personnel.
• Ensure proper calibration and maintenance of all testing and measuring equipment. Team Leadership & Management
• Recruit, train, mentor, and lead a multi-disciplinary QA / QC team including specialists in various fields (civil, mechanical, electrical, welding, NDT, metallurgy).
• Define roles and responsibilities, set performance objectives, and conduct regular performance reviews for team members.
• Foster a collaborative environment that encourages proactive quality intervention and problem-solving. Non-Conformance Management & Corrective Action
• Establish a robust system for identifying, documenting, and resolving non-conformances (NCRs), deviations, and quality deficiencies.
• Lead root cause analysis for significant quality issues and ensure effective implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Track and report on quality performance metrics and trends. Documentation & Reporting
• Manage all QA / QC documentation, ensuring traceability, proper filing, and handover of final quality dossiers (Manufacturing Record Books, Mechanical Completion Packages).
• Prepare and present regular QA / QC reports to project management, highlighting performance, issues, and resolutions.
• Ensure all statutory quality-related documentation required by authorities is maintained. Stakeholder Management & Communication
• Act as the primary interface for all quality-related matters with the regulatory bodies, third-party inspection agencies, contractors, and vendors.
• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning teams to ensure quality requirements are integrated throughout the project lifecycle. Continuous Improvement
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement in quality processes and procedures.
• Incorporate lessons learned from previous projects and industry best practices.

Total 18 to 20 Years of extensive experience in project management , Quality Assurance and Quality Control roles in Greenfield Projects, with at least 5-10 years in a senior leadership role.