QAQC Head
Listed on 2026-01-27
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Quality Assurance - QA/QC
QA Specialist / Manager, Quality Control / Manager, Quality Engineering, Quality Technician/ Inspector -
Engineering
QA Specialist / Manager, Quality Engineering
Overview
In the Middle East, Bilfinger is one of the leading service providers of engineering and consultancy services, project management, construction, maintenance O&M and life cycle services. We enhance the efficiency of our client's assets, ensure a high level of availability and reduce maintenance costs. With our 4,000 employees, we are a leading German corporation where engineering excellence, safety and quality are part of our DNA.
With four entities in the Middle East (Bilfinger Tebodin Middle East, Bilfinger Deutsche Babcock Emirates, Babcock Borsig Service Arabia, Babcock Borsig Steinmüller Kuwait) and over 10 offices across the region, we offer job opportunities that allow you to utilize all your knowledge and experience.
QA / QC MANAGER - GENERAL MAINTENANCE CONTRACT
Department: Maintenance / Quality Assurance
Location: Jubail - Client Plant
Contract Start: Q1 - 2026
Reports To: Project Manager / Operations Director
Direct Reports: QC Inspectors, Welding / Painting / Civil Inspectors, Document Control, RCA Team
Position Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities1. JOB PURPOSE
Lead and manage all quality control and assurance activities for the General Maintenance Services Contract at the Client Refinery & Petrochemical Complex. Responsible for QA/QC systems, procedural compliance, digital reporting, RCA investigations, client audit readiness, commissioning quality, and continuous improvement.
2. KEYACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES
A. Quality Assurance & Control Management
- Develop and implement QA/QC plans, procedures, inspection test plans (ITPs) across refinery & petrochemical assets.
- Ensure maintenance works meet Client quality standards, engineering specs & HSEQ procedures.
- Lead QC certifications, material conformity, welding inspections, coating inspection.
- Approve NCRs & corrective actions and follow up on rectification and closeout.
- Collaborate with Client Engineering & Reliability teams to support RCA / 5 Why / Fishbone investigations.
B. Quality Systems & Audit Compliance
- Maintain all Corrective Action Programs & Quality Management Systems (QMS).
- Conduct and coordinate internal audits & joint audits with Client.
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 / 14001 / 45001 and client-specific quality standards.
- Maintain a digital QA dashboard & traceability system for inspections, observations & closeouts.
- Prepare documentation for Clients Plant start-up / commissioning QC handover files.
C. Competency & Training
- Lead Competency SOP implementation for all trades involved in maintenance work.
- Ensure QC staff are trained in equipment-specific QC procedures for Clients Plant Units.
- Organise NACE, API, ASNT & welding certifications and maintain records.
- Provide coaching & awareness sessions on new QC technologies, reliability tools & RCA.
D. Turnaround / Shutdown QA Strategy
- Define QA/QC strategy for major TARs & shutdowns, including advance planning with Client.
- Prepare ITPs, weld maps, PMI checks, progressive QA documentation.
- Ensure critical inspections for high-risk equipment (vessels, rotating, cracking units) are tracked in CMMS.
- Verify spare part QA compliance through inspection & certification at receipt.
E. Client & Stakeholder Interface
- Act as primary QA/QC focal point with Client Maintenance, Operations & Engineering departments.
- Attend weekly quality meetings, present KPIs & improvement opportunities.
- Manage quality deviations, technical queries & client observations.
- Lead evidence-based continuous improvement projects & lessons learned reviews.
Requirement
Details
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent
Experience
Minimum 12 years in Oil & Gas / Petrochemical Quality Control
QA Certifications
NACE Level 2 (required)
API / ASME / Welding certification preferred
RCA Skills
Strong knowledge of Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
Petrochemical Exposure
Experience in crackers, polyethylene, aromatics or chemical process units
Systems
Proficient in CMMS, digital QA trackers & ISO compliance
Personal Attributes- Proactive & well-organised with strong analytical skills
- Strategic thinker, open to new ideas and technologies
- Ability to work under pressure and solve problems logically
- Excellent communication skills &…
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