Senior QA/QC Engineer (Steel & Coating)

Job Purpose

Quality Management & Compliance

• Oversee quality control across all phases of steel fabrication, structural works, and coating activities.
• Ensure full compliance with project specifications, ITPs, method statements, and approved drawings.
• Implement and monitor QA/QC plans aligned with ISO 9001 and international standards.
• Ensure only latest revisions of drawings and documents are used; remove obsolete versions from site.

Inspection & Testing

• Prepare and manage Work Inspection Requests (WIRs) and coordinate with consultants for approvals.
• Ensure inspections are completed prior to submission to achieve high first-time approval rates.
• Monitor and verify all testing activities, reports, and calibration records.
• Maintain complete QA/QC documentation including NCRs, test reports, and inspection logs.

Steel & Material Quality Control

• Inspect incoming steel materials and verify mill certificates and compliance.
• Ensure traceability and documentation of all structural steel components.
• Monitor fabrication processes including welding, cutting, and assembly.

Coating & Painting Inspection

• Supervise surface preparation activities such as abrasive blasting and cleaning.
• Conduct coating inspections using tools such as:
• DFT gauges, WFT gauges
• Hygrometers, dew point meters
• Surface profile gauges
• Holiday detectors & adhesion testers
• Bresle kits (soluble salts testing)
• Ensure compliance with project-specific coating systems and standards (ISO, SSPC, NACE, ASTM).
• Review painting procedures, ITPs, MSDS, and inspection reports.

Site Quality Control

• Monitor workmanship on site and ensure compliance with approved procedures.
• Conduct toolbox talks and quality briefings for site teams.
• Track WIRs, NCRs, and corrective actions and report status to management.
• Ensure proper inspection of materials before installation/use.

Concrete & Structural Activities (If Applicable)

• Monitor concrete works including slump tests, temperature checks, and sampling.
• Maintain daily pour records and ensure compliance with approved mix designs.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate QA/QC records and prepare monthly quality reports.
• Ensure all inspection and test records are readily available for audits.
• Manage NCRs and ensure timely closure with corrective/preventive actions.

Project Closeout

• Conduct snagging and punch list inspections prior to handover.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure timely closure of all quality issues.

Qualifications & Certifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Engineering or relevant technical field
• NACE CIP Level II / BGAS Grade 2 (preferred/required for coating scope)