QA/QC Manager

Job Description

On-Site QA/QC Manager

About the Company
A prominent EPC contractor specializing in the design and construction of utility and industrial process infrastructure, including substations, power generation facilities, industrial plants, and renewable fuel projects. The company leverages a dedicated team of experts to deliver high-quality engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) services.

Project Overview
The company is currently executing a major 500kV HVDC substation project in Adelanto, CA, scheduled for completion in Q2 2027. They seek an experienced On-Site QA/QC Manager to oversee quality assurance and control processes throughout the project lifecycle.

Position Overview
The On-Site QA/QC Manager is responsible for implementing and managing all quality assurance and quality control activities during engineering, design, procurement, and construction phases. The role ensures that all work complies with applicable procedures, policies, and project-specific requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the execution of the project’s Quality Management System.
• Serve as the primary QA/QC contact with the client, authorized to address and resolve quality matters.
• Review and approve inspection and test plans, procedures, and method statements in coordination with the Construction Manager.
• Ensure all installations meet contract specifications and approved submittals.
• Conduct and oversee inspections and tests throughout all stages as per the quality plan and contract requirements.
• Collaborate with Construction Managers to enforce quality system requirements and conduct internal quality audits.
• Identify and report non-conformances, issuing and managing Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) as required.
• Ensure availability of quality audit findings, relevant procedures, work instructions, and standards at necessary site locations.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions for identified non-conformances.
• Organize and facilitate quality-related training sessions as needed.
• Manage inspection, measuring, and testing equipment, ensuring adherence to quality system procedures.
• Oversee the on-site testing laboratory and its personnel.
• Monitor subcontractor performance to ensure compliance with project quality requirements.

Reporting Structure
Reports to the Project Sponsor.

Qualifications and Experience

• 10–20 years of QA/QC experience in electrical substation or similar facility construction, startup, and operation.
• Proven ability to represent EPC contractors in the development, implementation, and monitoring of quality systems and processes to meet stringent project requirements.

Location
Based at the project site in Adelanto, CA, for the duration of the project.

About Petroplan

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