Senior Managerial Position QAQC & Operational Excellence

Overview

Lead QAQC & Operational Excellence for utility-scale renewable energy projects.

Key Responsibilities

• ims development
• inspection strategy
• digital qms
• supplier qualification
• lean six sigma
• risk assessment

Tasks

-Quality Framework: Develop and deploy an Integrated Management System (IMS) encompassing ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and industry ‐ specific standards. -Inspection Strategy: Develop an optimal mix of in-house and third-party inspections (FAT, pre-dispatch checks, MDCC) to ensure zero ‐ defect deliveries. -External Interface: Represent the company in regulatory, lender and insurer quality audits; liaise with TPAs, certification bodies and industry forums to influence best practices. -Governance Cadence: Establish management review forums, steering committees and KPIs for continuous oversight and strategic alignment. -IMS Leadership: Drive certification and continual improvement across QMS, EMS and OHSMS; lead internal, external and third-party audits, and close gap findings. -Team Development: Recruit, mentor and upskill a high-performing QA & QC team; drive a culture of ownership, innovation and zero ‐ tolerance for substandard work. -Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the quality evangelist with Engineering, Procurement, Construction and O&M teams to embed quality ‐ by ‐ design principles. -Supplier Development: Partner with procurement and engineering to drive cost-effective quality improvements, PPAP/APQP rollouts, and vendor corrective ‐ action closure. -MIS & Reporting: Implement a digital Quality Management Information System to track non-conformances, corrective actions, COPQ (Cost of Poor Quality), supplier performance and KPI dashboards for executive review. -Organizational Design: Define the QA & QC department structure, roles & responsibilities, reporting lines and resourcing plan aligned to project pipeline. -Site Quality Oversight: Deploy FQAP, method statements and inspection checkpoints for civil, mechanical, electrical and SCADA works; enforce work ‐ permit compliance and safety interfaces. -Non-Conformance Management: Oversee NCR logging, root-cause analyses (8D/PDCA), corrective/preventive actions and lessons-learned integration into process revisions. -Business Excellence Frameworks: Establish strategic priorities (SP/SI), and functional initiatives (FP/FI), ensuring cascading through KRAs for individual performance alignment. -Policies & Procedures: Author and maintain Quality Manual, Project Quality Plans (MQAP), Field Quality Plans (FQAP), Inspection & Test Plans (ITP), work instructions, checklists and method statements. -Benchmarking & Analytics: Institute KPI benchmarking (yield, uptime, waste, rework), conduct time-motion studies and apply SPC to monitor process capability. -Vendor Qualification: Define criteria for A/B/C ‐ class components (PV modules, inverters, transformers, trackers, balance ‐ of ‐ system) and manage vendor audits, capability assessments and approval matrices. -Commissioning Readiness: Collaborate with project teams to validate critical-to-quality points, ensure completion of pre-commissioning checks and support handover to O&M. -Lean Six Sigma Deployment: Lead Black Belt/Green Belt initiatives targeting COPQ reduction, productivity gains and process cycle ‐ time compression across projects. -Risk Management: Facilitate process ‐ based risk assessments (FMEA, HAZOP), incorporating quality risk controls into project lifecycle and change ‐ management processes.

Requirements

• 15+ years
• six sigma
• iso 9001
• power bi
• project management
• stakeholder management

What You Bring

-15+ years in QA & QC and Operational Excellence roles within large-scale renewable energy or power ‐ generation projects (solar PV, wind, BESS, green hydrogen). -Influence & Communication: Persuasive leader, adept at stakeholder management—from shop-floor teams to board-level presentations. -Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Mechanical/Electrical/Civil Engineering or equivalent; advanced certification in Quality (Six Sigma Master Black Belt, ASNT Level II, Lead Auditor IMS) is highly preferred. -Proven track record establishing quality functions and processes de novo, managing end-to-end system, supply and field quality across multiple EPC contractors. -Strategic Vision & Execution: Ability to translate executive quality objectives into robust processes and measurable outcomes. -Strong command of industry standards (IEC, IS, ASME, NACE, SSPC) and statutory compliance mandates. -Analytical Rigor: Data-driven decision maker with exceptional problem-solving and statistical analysis skills. -Hands-on expertise in ISO 9001/14001/45001, APQP/PPAP, ITP/FAT protocols, NCR management, COPQ frameworks and Lean ‐ Six Sigma deployments. -Change Leadership: Skilled in driving organizational transformation, overcoming resistance and institutionalizing continuous improvement. -Proficiency with QMS software, ERP modules, Microsoft Project/Primavera and BI tools (Power BI preferred).

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About Engie Middle East

-Founding Year: 1998 (global umbrella of a major energy group). -Focus areas include power generation, water desalination, and green-hydrogen projects in the Middle East. They integrate emerging technologies and sustainable solutions. -Operates in diverse markets through utility-scale power plants, desalination, energy efficiency, and hydrogen pilot projects. -Areas of expertise include traditional energy management and emerging green hydrogen technology, supporting both conventional and innovative market needs. -Infrastructure projects often combine critical facilities with clean-tech solutions, such as integrating desalination with renewables. This approach addresses regional challenges sustainably.

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