QA/QC MANAGER-Power Plants Background

Job summary

Key Responsibilities

• QMS Leadership Implement and maintain the project Quality Management System and project Quality Plans in line with ISO 9001:2015 and project quality requirements.
• Follow project Compliance and ensure all activities meet the required Distribution Code, Connection Code, and project quality requirements for power plants; coordinate daily ispecttion and use client documentation portals as required.
• Mechanical Inspection & NDT Oversee visual inspections and NDT (UT, RT, PT, MT) for piping, structural works, tankage, pressure vessels, and rotating equipment; verify NDT reports and acceptance criteria.
• Review, approve, and control WPS, PQR, and WPQR; manage welder qualifications and welding inspection in accordance with ASME/AWS and project specifications.
• Review and manage subcontractor Quality Plans, ITPs, material submittals, and approvals from submittal stage through final handover; perform surveillance and audits of subcontractor activities.
• Regulatory & Code Conformance Ensure compliance with local regulatory requirements including Dubai Civil Defense, Dubai Municipality, and relevant industry codes (ASME, AWS, API, ASTM, NFPA, IEC).
• Nonconformance & Corrective Actions Issue and manage NCRs, CARs, and PARs; lead root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions to closure.
• Prepare and control QA/QC documentation: ITPs, inspection reports, weekly/monthly quality reports, and final turnover dossier for project close‑out; maintain records in SAP or DEWA portals.
• Monitor hydrostatic testing, mechanical completion, pre‑commissioning activities, and equipment calibration; verify readiness for commissioning.
• Interface daily with the client inspectors, client representatives, consultants, third‑party inspectors, and construction teams; lead quality audits and client inspections.

Qualifications Required

• 20+ years of experience in QA/QC for powe plants projects.
• Familiarity with local standards & specifications (e.g., Distribution Code, Connection Code, client quality requirements for power plants).
• ISO 9001:2015 Lead Auditor certification (or equivalent) – to manage the project’s quality management system.
• Experience with simple cycle / gas turbine power plants (specifically open cycle; not only combined cycle).
• Knowledge of local regulatory requirements – Dubai Civil Defense, DM, and industry codes (ASME, AWS, API, ASTM, NFPA, IEC).
• Relevant NDT / welding background – CSWIP 3.2 / AWS CWI or equivalent, as piping, structural, and rotating equipment QA/QC are critical.
• Ability to manage subcontractor quality plans, ITPs, and material approvals from submittal to final handover.
• Excellent communication & coordination skills
• Proficiency in quality documentation – NCRs, CARs, PARs, weekly/monthly quality reports, final dossier for project close‑out.
• Previous experience on at least one ‑executed power generation project in UAE.
• Familiarity with SAP & online documentation portals.
• Immediate joiners are highly preferred due to project schedule.