Engineer QA/QC

QA/QC (Quality Assurance/Quality Control) Engineer is responsible for overseeing and implementing quality management procedures, protocols, and standards for a power transmission project. This includes reviewing and inspecting materials, monitoring fieldwork, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with project specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. The QA/QC Engineer works closely with project teams to maintain high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency throughout the project's lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

Quality Planning and Documentation:

• Develop and maintain quality control plans, inspection test plans (ITPs), and quality manuals in line with project requirements and standards.
• Prepare and update QA/QC documentation, including quality plans, checklists, and records, to ensure proper documentation throughout the project.
• Review and approve quality-related project documents, including drawings, method statements, and work procedures.

Inspection and Testing:

• Conduct inspections of materials and equipment to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
• Oversee on-site inspections and witness tests for construction activities such as excavation, foundation work, steel structure erection, cabling, and equipment installation.
• Coordinate and monitor non-destructive testing (NDT) and other testing methods for cables, transformers, conductors, and other transmission components.
• Quality Control and Compliance:
• Monitor construction processes and ensure compliance with industry standards (such as IEC, IEEE, ASTM) and project specifications.
• Verify that contractors and subcontractors comply with quality standards and project requirements.
• Ensure compliance with local and international regulatory requirements and standards, as applicable.
• Non-Conformance Management:
• Identify document, and manage non-conformances, conducting root-cause analysis and developing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to prevent reoccurrence.
• Review and approve corrective actions, ensuring they are implemented and monitored effectively.
• Prepare reports on non-conformance issues and resolutions for project management and clients.
• Auditing and Reporting:
• Perform regular internal and external audits to assess quality performance, identify areas for improvement, and verify adherence to quality plans.
• Provide quality reports, including weekly and monthly quality status updates, quality performance metrics, and risk assessments.
• Coordinate with third-party auditors as required to validate project quality.
• Training and Support:
• Train project teams, contractors, and subcontractors on quality standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Provide guidance on quality-related issues, offering solutions and support to resolve quality challenges on-site.
• Safety and Environmental Compliance:
• Ensure that all QA/QC activities comply with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Support the HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) team in implementing safety standards and protocols relevant to quality control activities.