QA/QC Civil Engineer
- Saudi Arabia
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Quality Planning & Document Control
- Review, comment on, and approve the contractor’s Project Quality Plan, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Method Statements, and shop drawings for all civil and structural activities.
- Review and verify material test certificates (MTCs) and calibration certificates for testing equipment.
- Ensure that all design and calculation documents for the 230 kV Gantries and equipment supports are reviewed and approved before construction.
- Site Inspection & Surveillance (Excavation, Concrete & Steel)
- Conduct thorough inspections of all excavation and earthwork activities to ensure correct alignment, depth, and soil stability.
- Inspect all aspects of concrete works, including rebar placement, formwork, pre-pour checks, concrete pouring, and post-pour curing for the foundations of gantry structures, surge arresters, and insulator supports.
- Witness all required field tests for concrete, such as slump tests and temperature checks, and coordinate the sampling for compressive strength tests.
- Perform material receiving inspections for all civil materials including structural steel beams, anchor bolts, rebar, cement, and aggregates to ensure they meet project specifications.
- Closely monitor and inspect the fabrication, erection, and alignment of the 230 kV gantry steel structures.
- Verify bolt-tightening procedures and torque values and inspect welded connections as per the approved Welding Procedure Specification (WPS).
- Inspect the installation of supports for surge arresters, post insulators, cable sealing ends, and OPGW junction boxes as detailed in the SOW.
- Oversee and approve backfilling and compaction operations upon completion of foundation and underground works.
- Reporting & Non-Conformance Management
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of all inspections, tests, and quality checks.
- Prepare daily and weekly QA/QC reports summarizing inspection activities, findings, and progress.
- Issue, track, and close out Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) for any work that deviates from the project specifications and standards.
- Liaise with the contractor’s QC team, the construction team, and the client (Saudi Aramco) representative on all quality-related matters.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage contractor performance and enforce quality standards on site.
- Meticulous attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving quality issues.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office for reporting and documentation.
- Ability to work effectively in a multicultural, fast-paced project environment.
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
- Mandatory: Must possess current or previous approval as a Civil QA/QC Inspector/Engineer from Saudi Aramco. (Please provide Aramco SAP/ID Number).
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in a QA/QC role within the oil & gas, power, or heavy industrial construction sectors.
- Expertise in reading and interpreting complex civil and structural engineering drawings, specifications, and geotechnical reports.
- Mandatory: Demonstrable experience working on Overhead Transmission Line (OHTL) and High-Voltage (HV) Substation projects.
- In-depth, hands-on knowledge of inspection procedures for large-scale excavation, mass concrete foundations, and heavy steel structure erection.
- Thorough understanding of international codes and standards such as ACI, AISC, ASTM, and extensive experience with relevant Saudi Aramco Engineering Standards (SAES).
- Possession of certifications such as Certified Welding Inspector (AWS-CWI or CSWIP 3.1) or ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician is highly advantageous.