Job description
📍 Location: Qatar
🕒 Job Type: Long-Term Employment
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Quality Assurance & Control Engineer to oversee and ensure compliance with quality management systems, contractual requirements, and industry standards across drainage network operations and maintenance activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for auditing, inspections, quality monitoring, contractor performance evaluation, and continuous improvement initiatives to ensure the highest levels of service quality and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Quality Management & Compliance
- Review annual Quality Plans submitted by Framework Contractors and ensure compliance with organizational policies, procedures, standards, and contractual requirements.
- Monitor contractor quality performance and recommend improvements to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.
- Ensure adherence to all applicable quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Inspection, Testing & Auditing
- Conduct inspections of Framework Contractor work activities to verify compliance with quality requirements and contractual obligations.
- Review Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) submitted by Framework Contractors and monitor their effective implementation.
- Identify gaps, non-conformities, and development requirements, and ensure appropriate corrective actions are taken.
- Support DNO&M Internal Audits and conduct Second-Party (Business-As-Usual) Audits of Framework Contractors.
Quality Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Review QA/QC reports, inspection records, observations, and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) submitted by contractors.
- Monitor corrective and preventive actions arising from audit findings and NCRs.
- Promote best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen quality performance across operations.
Technical Coordination
- Coordinate with Framework Contractors to ensure timely closure and resolution of:
- Technical Queries (TQs)
- Concession Requests (CRs)
- Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs)
- Provide guidance and support to contractors and stakeholders regarding quality-related matters within DNO&M Catchment Zones.
Health, Safety & Environment
- Ensure that all quality activities are conducted in compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements.
- Promote a strong quality and safety culture across all maintenance, inspection, and operational activities.
Skills
Qualifications & Requirements
Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
- Degree obtained from North America, Western Europe, or Australia is preferred.
- Chartered Membership in a relevant professional body (e.g., Chartered QA/QC Engineer) is preferred and will be considered an advantage.
Experience
- Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in Quality Assurance and Quality Control.
- Proven experience in implementing, maintaining, and auditing Quality Management Systems in accordance with:
- ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems
- ISO 50001 Energy Management Systems
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary organization, preferably within the Middle East.
- Strong understanding of quality management methodologies, auditing techniques, and continuous improvement practices.
- Extensive knowledge of Health, Safety, and Environmental policies, procedures, and regulations.
- Physically fit to enter and work in confined spaces and capable of undertaking the required competency assessments.
Key Skills
- Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC)
- ISO 9001 & ISO 50001 Standards
- Internal & External Auditing
- Contractor Performance Management
- Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) Review
- Non-Conformance Management (NCR)
- Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions
- Quality Management Systems (QMS)
- Technical Documentation Review
- Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance
- Stakeholder Coordination
- Continuous Improvement
This job post has been translated by AI and may contain minor differences or errors.
