QA/QC Manager, UAE

The QA/QC Manager is responsible for establishing and subsequently ensuring implantation of a robust and fit-for-purpose quality management system (QMS). Furthermore, he shall ensure that it is swiftly implemented in an organized and efficient manner. As the team evolves, the QA/QC Manager shall be responsible for delegating and assigning tasks to his QA/QC Engineers and working closely with related engineering and operations departments as well as ensuring vendors are compliant with the QMS system.

• Develop a Comprehensive QMS plan, tailormade to NMES requirements (gas/steam turbines/Generator outages, refurbishment of parts, procurement of new parts, vendor services, laser alignments, re-engineering,…..)
• Evaluate risks pertaining to scope and subsequent scope deviations, procurement of parts, materials and services and work closely with the risk and compliance designated person within NMES to ensure these risks are mitigated and managed.
• Manage and oversee project quality to ensure compliance to codes, standards, regulations, equipment specific specifications, and QMS requirements.

• Advancing quality achievement and performance improvement throughout the organization.
• Managing the development and implementation of the QMS for planning, fabrication, inspection, documentation, and operations activities including:
• Planning duties within the QA/QC staff and related work schedules;
• Establishing service standards for end users (i.e., internal department or external customer);
• Identifying and developing QA/QC personnel certification requirements and continuing education/training needs;
• Providing leadership, mentorship, and direction of all QA/QC personnel.
• Taking full responsibility for hold-point releases once all QMS functions have been completed and the equipment is ready to go into the next work stage.
• Developing and implementing risk-based inspection (RBI) activities and processes, using ASME/API standards and recommended practices, and other similar programs to develop internal standard policies and procedures.
• Managing operational integrity through a failure/NC analysis reporting system and following up on recommendations.
• Ensure supervision and Engineering evaluation of all NDT operations, including 3rd party subcontractors.
• Identify and develop solutions to correct inspection function deficiencies.
• Manage Operational processes, equipment, inspection and NDT personnel certification and QMS internal audits.

• Advanced ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written, with all internal organization departments, suppliers, subcontractors, and regulatory authorities.
• Strong coordination and organization skills, with strict emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail.
• 15+ years working experience and knowledge as a professional engineer within the power industry
• Must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in understanding and performing quality inspection on Utility sized rotating equipment in a plant or a fabrication/repair organization.
• Advanced knowledge of safety programs.
• Advanced knowledge of Quality inspection requirements on Power generation related equipment such as, Blades/Vanes, Fuel nozzles, compressor parts, casings, windings etc.
• Supervision of safe and efficient storage and verification of all project related documentation, both paper documents and electronic files.
• Experience with managing field engineering, inspection, and NDT related to all QA/QC functions.
• Experience in project planning, execution (Outage realities), management, and communication with all OPS groups.
• Experience in shutdown planning and execution.
• Ability to develop and manage non-conformance, deficiencies, and reporting programs, including root cause analysis.
• Experience in developing and monitoring of project QA/QC budgets.
• Ability to ensure correct codes, standards, job specifications, project procedures, federal and provincial regulations are properly identified, correctly specified in detail, and met or exceeded.
• Experience with the creation and administration of inspection planning, weld/welder tracking, RBI, FFS, and reporting programs.
• Must have the ability to work within strict deadlines and under pressure while maintaining a professional demeanor.