We are currently looking for experienced QA QC Engineers to form part of our project team, based in Al Ula, Saudi Arabia.
Key Responsibilities:
Summary Description of Duties:
Understands the basic of elements of Request for Proposal (RFP) and Invitation for Bid (IFB) contracts as well as principles, practices, standards, and procedures of quality assurance.
Communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Prepares clear and concise reports, correspondence, and technical documents. Produces quality reports associated with work activities as well as audits. Verifies completion and quality of work, records findings, maintains and produces accurate logs, files and other documentation including photos.
Monitors quality assurance aspects of contract performance in design, manufacturing, and installation activities.
Monitors and evaluates quality assurance elements of assigned projects. Evaluates contractor/supplier compliance with contractual specification requirements.
Evaluates effectiveness of contractor’s quality assurance program plan and recommends improvements.
Researches and recommends acceptance of submitted materials and equipment.
Reads and interprets plans, drawings, specifications, standards and procedures.
Reviews documents, ensures contract compliance, the use of proper methods, and compatibility with other systems.
Conducts and documents inspections. (i.e., Release for Shipment (RFS), Installation Verification (IV), and First Article/First Article Configuration (FAI/ FACI)).
Attends and participates in projects meetings and stays abreast of quality requirements, issues/concerns, and scheduling.
Leads and documents audits and surveys of contractor/supplier quality system. Approves and verifies implementation of necessary action plans to correct/improve and prevent quality deficiencies.
Works independently in the absence of supervision. Knows principles of business writing and basic report preparation. Able to write properly constructed sentences, use punctuation, and correct grammar effectively.
Understands and follows oral and written instructions.
Assists in developing special quality assurance training content.
Familiar with safe work practices and procedures.
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with others.
Proficient on using current office equipment including copiers and computers, and supporting word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Participates in the, implementation, and maintenance of quality assurance plans and programs.
Creates standards of performance and inspections systems, establishes quality assurance testing models for analysis of raw materials, materials in process, and finished products.
Performs quality system audits and implements necessary action plans to correct or improve quality deficiencies.
Produces quality reports associated with work activities. Verifies completion and evauluates quality of work. Records findings. Produces and maintains accurate logs. Recommends corrective and preventive action.
Facilitates quality awareness with internal customers by providing information and education of methods for identifying and improving quality.
Knowledge of computer software applications.
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
Highly responsive to changing demands.
Forward thinking ability.
Education/Experience/Certification:
A minimum of six (8) years experience performing Quality Assurance work at an advanced level, tasked with roles and responsibilities including but not limited to TQM (Total Quality Management) implementation, DOE (Design of Experiments), and automatic quality regulating system through SPC (Statistical Processing Control).
Experience preferred in Automatic Train Control, Transit Communications, Transit Vehicle Systems, Elevator and Escalators, Fare Collection, and/or Bus Maintenance contract management.
Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engg
Three (3) years of (full-time equivalent) verifiable experience in the field of Quality Engineering. Experience with rail transit system/subsystem equipment is preferred.
Rewards & Benefits:
We offer an excellent package which includes:
A competitive salary
Transportation allowance
Medical and life insurance cover
Annual leave
Medical and life insurance cover
Company gratuity scheme
Discretionary bonus scheme
Annual flight allowance to point of origin
Employee Well-Being Programme – 24 hour free advice on financial, legal and family care specialists and also access to personal health, fitness and nutrition consultants;
SNC Lavalin’s Faithful+Gould business is one of the world’s leading integrated project and programme management consultancies, with over 2,400 professionals operating worldwide.
Our aim is to protect and maximize our clients’ interests throughout the planning and delivery of projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, on budget. We pride ourselves on collaborating with client teams and developing long-term relationships.
Key services include - Project management, programme management, project controls, commercial management, cost management and expert scheduling and construction planning.
Our industry is going through a digital transformation and we have been investing in and pioneering digital methods to improve all aspects of our service. We have focused our digital transformation around platform modernization and product development and through standardization and automation, we are achieving efficiencies that are directly passed on our clients who benefit from a consistent quality of service as well as the savings.
Active in the Middle East for over 20 years, we have offices in the UAE, Qatar, Oman and Saudi Arabia. We hire and retain only the best people in the industry. Our success is built on recruiting – and then developing – brilliant people from a broad range of professional and cultural backgrounds. It’s precisely this diversity of talent that sets us apart.
SNC-Lavalin is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our workforce. We aim to provide quality and fairness for all job applicants and employees and not to discriminate on grounds of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement. We oppose all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination.
Our aim is for the company to be representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to a policy of treating all our employees and job applications equally.
We pursue this commitment by:
Having clear and concise procedures and guidelines for both line managers and employees to ensure policies are fully understood and implemented;
Complying with the relevant employment legislation and codes of practice;
Ensuring that all existing employees, potential employees, colleagues and customers are treated equally and with respect;
Ensuring that the workplace is an environment free from discrimination, harassment, victimisation and bullying regardless of an individual’s gender, marital status, age, race, ethnic origin, religious conviction or disablement;
Making all decisions relating to recruitment, selection or promotion according to the employees’ ability.
