QA/QC Enginical -Mechanical- (Substation and Power Transmission)

Role Overview

Program QA/QC Engineer - Mechanical with KBR in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. This is a full-time contract position supporting a Power and Water Transmission Scheme project. The role requires 5+ years of project experience.

Company Overview

KBR delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives while achieving sustainability goals. KBR provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle, including world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design and engineering capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets.

Role Purpose

The QA/QC Engineer will oversee the Project Quality Management System on a large-scale power and water transmission project in Abu Dhabi. This PMC role involves managing technical and functional coordination between systems, disciplines, and multiple contractors. The engineer will enforce regulatory and standards compliance, engage with project teams on strategic planning and stakeholder collaboration, and develop and implement program-wide Quality Management plans and processes. The role supports the QA/QC Manager in implementing and maintaining the Program Quality Management System across all Program projects.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Management System

• Support implementation and maintenance of the Program Quality Management System across all assigned projects.
• Monitor compliance of Consultants and Contractors with approved Project Quality Plans, procedures, specifications, and contractual quality requirements.
• Review and track quality-related deliverables to ensure timely submission and compliance.
• Support development and improvement of quality procedures, templates, registers, and reporting tools.

Audit Management

• Monitor implementation of annual Internal and External Audit Schedules for Consultants and Contractors.
• Review audit schedules and verify compliance with planned audit frequencies.
• Follow up on issuance of audit notifications, audit reports, NCRs, observations, and audit close-out reports.
• Maintain the Program Audit Tracker and monitor audit findings through closure.
• Participate in internal, external, supplier, and compliance audits as required.
• Prepare audit statistics, trend analysis, and management reports.

Quality Reporting

• Coordinate collection, review, verification, and consolidation of monthly QA/QC reports from Consultants and Contractors.
• Review weekly QA/QC dashboards and ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency of reported data.
• Monitor timely submission of all quality reports in accordance with program requirements.
• Prepare quality performance summaries, metrics, and trend analysis for management review.
• Support preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual quality reports.

KPI Monitoring and Performance Management

• Monitor implementation of quality KPIs across all Nexus projects.
• Review KPI submissions from Consultants and Contractors and verify accuracy of reported data.
• Track KPI performance against targets and identify areas requiring improvement.
• Prepare KPI performance summaries and dashboards for management review.

NCR and Corrective Action Management

• Monitor NCR issuance, investigation, corrective actions, and closure status.
• Follow up on overdue NCRs and corrective actions with Consultants and Contractors.
• Maintain NCR logs and provide periodic status reporting.
• Identify recurring issues and support root cause analysis activities.

Quality Surveillance and Site Monitoring

• Participate in site quality surveillance visits and inspections as required.
• Monitor implementation of Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Review inspection records, RFIs, MIRs, FAT reports, SAT reports, and related quality documentation.
• Verify implementation of approved procedures and quality controls at project sites.

Consultant and Contractor Quality Oversight

• Monitor consultant and contractor compliance with quality requirements and reporting obligations.
• Follow up on quality resource mobilization against approved organization charts.
• Monitor implementation of lessons learned, quality objectives, and improvement initiatives.
• Support resolution of quality-related concerns and non-compliance issues.

Meetings and Coordination

• Organize and participate in QA/QC meetings with Consultants, Contractors, and Client representatives.
• Prepare meeting agendas, action trackers, and follow-up reports.
• Monitor closure of quality-related action items.
• Provide technical quality support to project teams as required.

Continuous Improvement

• Support development of quality improvement initiatives across the program.
• Maintain lessons learned registers and support lessons learned workshops.
• Analyze quality trends and recommend improvement actions.
• Support implementation of best practices and standardization initiatives.
• Escalate significant quality issues, risks, or non-compliances to the QA/QC Manager.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree.
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor certification.
• 5+ years of experience in projects.
• Proven experience in a similar role on programmes with a similar scope.

Skills & Competencies

Technical Skills

• In-depth knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 processes, procedures and requirements.

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proactive approach to risk management and conflict resolution.

Additional Information

• Employment Type: Full-time, Contract
• Location: Abu Dhabi