About the Role

Acwa is seeking a Quality Manager for a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project. This full-time position is based in Hail, Ha'il, Saudi Arabia. The role involves leading the QA/QC team and ensuring quality compliance throughout the project lifecycle, representing both the Project Company and the Owner’s Engineer.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the QA/QC team, representing the Project Company and Owner’s Engineer throughout the BESS project lifecycle.
• Review, approve, and monitor the EPC Contractor’s Project Quality Plan, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), procedures, and quality documentation.
• Ensure quality compliance across engineering, procurement, manufacturing, construction, installation, testing, commissioning, and handover activities.
• Oversee quality inspections and Factory Acceptance Tests (FATs) for battery systems, BMS, PCS, EMS, transformers, switchgear, and associated equipment.
• Monitor site inspections, installation quality, Site Acceptance Tests (SATs), and integrated BESS performance testing.
• Develop and implement quality audit schedules, surveillance plans, supplier inspections, and third-party audits.
• Manage non-conformances, defects, corrective actions, and root cause analysis.
• Monitor quality KPIs and prepare periodic quality performance reports.
• Ensure compliance with applicable ISO standards, BESS standards, Saudi regulatory requirements, and project specifications.
• Promote quality awareness, continuous improvement, and lessons learned across all project stakeholders.

Experience Required

Candidates should possess a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in quality management, particularly within large-scale energy or infrastructure projects, with a focus on BESS projects being highly advantageous.

Work Environment and Location

This is a full-time position based in Hail, Ha'il, Saudi Arabia. The role requires active participation in project activities on-site and collaboration with various stakeholders to maintain high quality standards.

Application Process

The salary for this position will be discussed during the interview process. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply to contribute to a significant BESS project with Acwa.