Bechtel Corporation Looking for QA/QC Lead – Gateway at Saudi Arabia Full Time

• Relocation Authorized: International – Camp
• Telework Type: Full-Time Office/Project
• Work Location: Trojena

Company Overview

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world’s infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers objectives to create a lasting positive impact.

We serve the Infrastructure Nuclear, Security & Environmental Energy, and Mining & Metals markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. Core to Bechtel are our values – ethics, safety, quality, people, culture, relationships, innovation, and sustainability, and our covenants – demonstrate integrity, are respectful, collaborate, build trust, deliver, learn it, do it, share it, and live our culture. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver.

Project Overview

Saudi Arabian Bechtel Company is providing Project Management Consultancy services (including technical, commercial, and construction management) for the development of certain defined aspects of the NEOM Infrastructure in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. NEOM is a planned cross-border city in the Tabuk Province of north-western Saudi Arabia. The site is near the Red Sea and the borders of Egypt, Israel, and Jordan. It will cover a total area of 26,500 km2 (10,200 sq mi) and will extend 460 km along the coast of the Red Sea. NEOM will be the home and workplace to more than a million residents from around the world. It will include towns and cities, ports and enterprise zones, research centres, sports and entertainment venues, and tourist destinations. As a hub for innovation, entrepreneurs, business leaders, and companies will come to research, incubate, and commercialize new technologies and enterprises in ground-breaking ways. We encourage you to watch this video which gives a glimpse at what we (you) are about to build! https://www.neom.com/en-us/regions/trojena .

Key Responsibilities

• Review Scope of Services documentation and develop Project procedures/ instructions
• Develop/maintain Quality Management Plan (QMP) and support implementation
• Develop and implement the Project Quality Audit & Surveillance Schedule, the level and frequency of audits will be based on performance and / or risk-based analysis
• Coordinate, manage, and perform internal and external quality audits/surveillances as per audit/surveillance schedule and follow up on closure of findings
• Utilize DevonWay or similar systems for Closed Loop Corrective Action (CLCA) and process Condition Reports and Recommendations
• Document the review/evaluation of audit results and recommend to the Project Management Team any additional controls/support required
• Support the execution of People Based Quality (PBQ) program on the Project as applicable
• Monitor and provide input to the agreed KPIs on a monthly basis
• Maintain and control Project quality records
• Perform Project QMS indoctrination, orientation, and awareness sessions, as applicable
• Interface with contractors/ subcontractors for quality audits or quality concern
• Perform Gap Analysis as applicable
• Prequalify contractors and evaluate contractor’s quality system capabilities and controls
• Monitor and oversight consultants, contractors, and subcontractors QMS implementation
• Coordinate, review, and approve contractors/ subcontractors and Project responses to deficiencies identified as a result of Project quality audit and surveillance activities
• Review contractors submittals including quality manuals, procedures, Quality Plans, ITPs, and audit schedules
• Identify and incorporate applicable quality system requirements for contractors in Service Requestions
• Lead/facilitate Project Root Cause Analysis (RCA) utilizing an effective process for initiating, planning, and performing an analysis and reporting results of the analysis so appropriate corrective measures may be identified, documented, implemented, and verified to resolve condition(s) identified as adverse to quality and prevent recurrence.
• Verify implementation of Best Practices and Lessons Learned. Collection, evaluation, and disposition of new Best Practices and Lessons Learned identified and documenting into DevonWay
• Perform NCR, RFI, FCDs, Punchlist trending
• Participate with the Employer to conduct and carry out audits of consultant’s and contractor’s Quality Assurance and Control program for compliance with the consultant’s / contractor’s Quality Plan
• Review and approve a finalized, fully documented, Project Quality Plan issued by all consultants and contractors in accordance with the Project Specifications and the ISO 9001 Quality Systems Standard
• Participate in technical tender review and evaluation of consultants and contractors, if required.
• Maintain Employer liaison and communication for project quality related activities
• Represents the project during quality audits conducted by the Employer, management, or regulatory agencies
• Report weekly/monthly progress to Project Quality Director.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in overseeing the design, development, and implementation with leadership experience in an EPC, Infrastructure or related industry encompassing activities associated with engineering, procurement, and construction of critical products, projects, or services.
• Relevant Bachelor`s degree is preferred in Engineering, Science, Project/ Quality management, Business management or related field. (required
• Membership of an appropriate professional body would be advantageous.
• ISO 9001: 2015 Certified Lead Auditor (IRCA approved) (required).
• Applicable certification in Quality, e.g., Six Sigma (Green/ Black Belt), Lean skills, Certified Quality Manager (CQM) (advantage)
• Demonstrated experience with design controls, design verification and validation activities, process controls, construction or start-up activities, and risk management.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. Must maintain outstanding interpersonal and communication skills to motivate a large employee community. Must have led diverse teams made up of multifunctional professionals to realize agreed upon goals and objectives. Excellent coaching, listening, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Good knowledge of Project Quality Management System and ISO 9001 certification at an enterprise level
• Strong analytic skills with practical knowledge of how to identify key performance quality metrics to set targets for maintaining a state of compliance while identifying areas for improvement.
• Proven data analysis, data verification, and problem-solving abilities. Experience with statistical reporting and analysis. Demonstrated ability to apply data driven decisions to execute sound business insight.
• Ability to interact effectively and professionally at all levels of the organization (e.g., executives, managers, subject matter experts, peers, and support staff)
• Ability to develop and lead process implementation and improvement in a team environment. Understanding of product quality improvement using tools such as Six Sigma, Lean methodologies etc.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication in English Language.

Shaping tomorrow together

Bechtel is one of the most respected global engineering, construction, and project management companies. Together with our customers, we deliver landmark projects that foster long-term progress and economic growth. Since 1898, we’ve completed more than 25,000 extraordinary projects across 160 countries on all seven continents. We operate through four global businesses: Infrastructure Nuclear, Security & Environmental Energy and Mining & Metals. Our company and our culture are built on more than a century of leadership and a relentless adherence to our values, the core of which are safety, quality, ethics, and integrity. These values are what we believe, what we expect, what we deliver, and what we live.

Bechtel is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, disability, citizenship status (except as authorized by law), protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

In accordance with the laws of Saudi Arabia, Bechtel has adopted mandatory COVID-19 safety protocols for all work locations in the country. These requirements may include vaccination and testing. Any and all offers of employment with Bechtel in Saudi Arabia are expressly conditioned upon the applicant’s willingness and ability to comply with all COVID-19 related safety laws and Bechtel protocols in place at the time of a candidate’s start date. A candidate’s failure or refusal to comply with such laws and protocols renders an issued offer null and void.

This requirement cannot be waived by a recruiter, manager, or supervisor. Your submission of an application for employment with Bechtel in Saudi Arabia constitutes your understanding and acknowledgment of this express condition.