QA/QC Lead (1 year, extendable)

16 Jun 2026

General Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Construction QA/QC Lead to spearhead the end-to-end quality assurance and quality control for a critical asset and infrastructure expansion/upgrade project. Acting as the principal quality representative on behalf of the project owner/management team, you will enforce strict compliance with engineering standards, project specifications, and quality codes across all civil, marine, structural, piping, and E&I works.

The incumbent will directly manage and audit the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor's QA/QC procedures, promoting systematic and structured high-quality construction, eliminating NCRs and to support the delivering of asset’s operational reliability.

Responsibilities

Review, endorse, and continuously monitor the EPC contractor’s Project Quality Plan (PQP), Inspection Test Plans (ITPs), and Test Packages to ensure they are being implemented diligently.
Conduct regular quality audits and assessments on the EPC contractor and sub-contractors to ensure strict adherence to approved QA/QC procedures.
Practice and grow the culture of Quality on site. Take our Quality to a proactive stance by leveraging on identified/accumulated quality findings’ data analysis.
Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), ensuring root cause analysis and corrective/preventative actions are swiftly implemented by the EPC.
Oversee the overall end-to-end project quality documentation, including final manufacturing data records (MDR) and handover dossiers.
Provide rigorous QA/QC oversight for the upgrading of existing breasting dolphins and the installation of new mooring dolphins.
Monitor and inspect civil works, including the excavation and backfilling of earth to ensure soil compaction and stability standards are met.
Enforce quality standards on all structural modifications and structural steel erection.
Ensure all new and modified piping works comply with international standards (e.g., ASME, API) regarding welding, NDT (Non-Destructive Testing), hydro-testing, and coating/corrosion protection.
Verify the calibration of instruments, cable pulling/terminations, and the successful execution of loop checks and functional tests.
Ensure E&I systems meet hazardous area classifications and explosion-proof standards required for energy sector operations.

Requirements

Diploma & Degree in Mechanical / Civil Engineering
8-10 years’ experience of dedicated QAQC experience in construction management for Oil and Gas, Marine or LNG industry
Proven track record managing EPC contractors on large-scale infrastructure projects
Direct experience with marine structures (jetties, dolphins, berthing infrastructure)
Strong familiarity with deep foundation works (Micropiling), earthworks, and structural pipe rack installations
Certifications: Lead Auditor certification (ISO 9001). Certifications in welding inspection (e.g., CSWIP, AWS) and coating/painting
Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of international engineering codes and standards (ASME, API, ACI, ASTM, IEC)
Steadfast leadership and confidence to halt non-compliant work; strong analytical and communication skills to resolve complex quality disputes between stakeholders
Knowledge in utilizing Windows & MS Office Applications (Outlook Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc)
Ability to communicate in English and Mandarin
Ability to read and write in English