QAQC Manager ECR

Job Summary:

The Quality Assurance And Quality Control Manager will be the linchpin in our efforts to ensure that all project phases meet the highest quality standards while complying with local Belgian laws, regulations, and industry best practices. This pivotal role encompasses the leadership of the QA function, ensuring that the EPCM contractor fulfills all aspects of their role effectively and that our project documentation is audit-ready for a successful facility startup. The Quality Assurance Manager will be responsible for monitoring, steering, and coaching the EPCM contractor to ensure compliance on three critical fronts: technical, regulatory, and documentation. This role demands an individual who can guide the project team to adhere to technical specifications, regulatory requirements, and construction databook standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and approve the quality standards, procedures, and documentation prepared by the EPCM contractor to ensure they meet company and project specifications and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee the overall quality management strategy within the Project Delivery Team (PDT), ensuring alignment with project objectives and quality standards.
• Develop and enforce a comprehensive quality management system that aligns with Belgian legislation, industry regulations, and international standards.
• Closely monitor the EPCM contractor’s adherence to the established quality assurance processes and contractual terms throughout the engineering and construction phases.
• Conduct rigorous audits of the project documentation to ensure readiness for various stages of the project lifecycle, particularly for facility startup.
• Maintain proactive engagement with local regulatory authorities to ensure full compliance with current and forthcoming legal requirements.
• Lead and mentor the QA team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high quality standards in all project activities.
• Execute systematic quality audits, implement strategic reviews, and supervise inspections, driving corrective and preventive actions as needed.
• Provide regular reports on quality performance to the project management team, along with strategic input for ongoing quality improvement.

Has intensive contacts with the contractors construction team for preparation, review and timely handover of all required construction data books.