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QA/QC Lead

  • Location:

    Basrah

  • Sector:

    Energy

  • Contact:

    Nima Ardalan

  • Job ref:

    5203

  • Published:

    about 7 hours ago

  • Expiry date:

    2025-11-05

mselect is looking to hire a QA/QC Lead for an international energy client in Basrah, Iraq. Candidates must have a minimum of 8 Years of relevant experience in the oil and gas industry. Fluency in English and Arabic is a must.

Key Responsibilities

1. Quality Management & Leadership:
  • Develop, implement, and maintain Project Quality Management Systems (QMS) aligned with ISO 9001 and client/project requirements
  • Lead QA/QC teams across multiple ongoing projects, ensuring uniform quality control practices
  • Define and approve inspection and test plans (ITPs), method statements, and quality procedures for all disciplines
  • Conduct regular internal audits, vendor inspections, and subcontractor evaluations to ensure compliance with company and client standards
  • Interface with clients, consultants, and third-party inspectors to resolve technical quality issues and close NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports)
  • Ensure calibration, inspection, and testing of materials and equipment are conducted as per project standards
2. Project Supervision & Coordination:
  • Oversee construction QA/QC activities for civil and infrastructure works, including foundations, structural steel, concrete, earthworks, roads, and utilities
  • Supervise mechanical and electrical QA/QC in coordination with discipline engineers, ensuring integrated quality across all trades
  • Monitor progress and verify completion of critical hold/witness points in line with approved inspection schedules
  • Review and approve subcontractors’ QA/QC documentation, including test reports, material certificates, and inspection records
  • Conduct final inspections and coordinate with commissioning teams for project handover and quality dossier submission
3. Documentation & Reporting:
  • Prepare and maintain QA/QC documentation, including quality manuals, checklists, inspection logs, and test records, to ensure compliance with quality standards
  • Track and close non-conformities (NCRs), site observations, and corrective/preventive actions
  • Generate weekly and monthly QA/QC reports summarizing inspection statistics, material approvals, NCR status, and lessons learned
  • Support project management in technical meetings, audits, and client presentations regarding quality status and performance metrics

Requirements

1. Education & Certifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or other discipline (required)
  • Valid HSE/Safety Training Certificates (Oil & Gas standard)
2. Required Skills & Competencies:
  • In-depth knowledge of international codes and standards (ASTM, ACI, ASME, API, BS, ISO)
  • Strong command of QA/QC documentation systems and inspection coordination across civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines
  • Proficient in MS Office and other technical tools
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and report-writing skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and field teams simultaneously under high operational pressure


*Only applicants meeting the strict criteria outlined above will be contacted as part of the shortlisting process.