Lead Quality (QA/QC)

Job description

**Role & Responsibilities:** **1. Quality Assurance & Planning** - Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Plan (PQP) and Quality Management System (QMS) aligned with ISO 9001 and client specifications. - Review engineering and procurement documents to ensure quality requirements are translated into purchase requisitions. - Prepare and approve Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), method statements, and check sheets. **2. Quality Control & Site Execution** - Oversee stage-wise inspections for materials, civil works, welding, NDT (Non-Destructive Testing), and equipment erection. - Ensure strict adherence to EPC/FEED execution codes and standards (e.g., ASME, API, AWS, IS). - Review and approve Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), and welder qualifications. - Monitor vendor performance and participate in Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs). **3. Audits & Supplier Management** - Plan and execute internal and external audits for both vendors and subcontractors. - Track and maintain subcontractor qualification records and material traceability. - Evaluate supplier inspection procedures and material certificates to verify compliance. **4. Documentation & Handover** - Manage field document control for construction drawings, specifications, and test reports. - Issue, track, and resolve Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and Corrective/Preventative Actions (CAPA). - Consolidate, review, and approve final Quality Dossiers / Turnover Packages (MDR) for seamless project handover **5. Leadership & Client Interface** - Act as the primary technical point of contact for clients, PMC (Project Management Consultants), and third-party inspectors regarding quality matters. - Mentor and supervise subordinate QA/QC Engineers, site inspectors, and document controllers. - Prepare and present quality KPIs and metrics to project management. **Preferred candidate profile** : - **Education:** Bachelors Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or related disciplines) from reputed UGC/AICTE approved universities/institutions. **(Must be Full Time/Regular Course)** - **Experience:** Minimum 15 to 20 years of experience in QA/QC roles within the EPC sector (e.g., Oil & Gas, Power, Infrastructure, Solar and industrial plants construction). - **Certifications:** Lead Auditor certification (ISO 9001) and NDT Level II/III (RT, UT, MT, PT) are heavily preferred. - **Soft Skills:** Strong problem-solving abilities (Root Cause Analysis), attention to detail, and excellent written/verbal communication.