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About the Role

Bechtel Corporation is seeking a Quality Specialist to join its team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This full-time position supports the development of the King Salman International Airport, a significant infrastructure project in the region. The role involves ensuring adherence to quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Role Context and Responsibilities

In this role, you will be instrumental in supporting the review of contractor-submitted Quality Management System (QMS) related plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Quality Procedures, and templates. Your responsibilities will include determining applicable quality requirements, reporting new or revised regulatory requirements, monitoring non-conforming conditions, and assessing the effectiveness of corrective actions. Your input will be crucial in resolving complex issues and mitigating performance risks. You will also participate in quality audits and surveillances, providing necessary support.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and complete quality audit checklists, and participate in internal and external audits for contractors, suppliers, and project quality programs.
• Review and monitor nonconformities, ensuring timely and effective corrective actions and closure of audit findings.
• Evaluate quality procedures and manuals for compliance with project quality plans and draft new procedures as required.
• Support root cause analyses and develop corrective action plans to address complex quality issues.
• Provide daily support and guidance to project teams in implementing QMS requirements and maintaining compliance.
• Review and assess contractors’ quality submittals, including manuals, procedures, Quality Plans, ITPs, audit schedules, and vendor prequalification documents.
• Maintain communication with client quality representatives, manage relationships, and ensure consistent reporting.
• Provide input to Project agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) on a monthly basis.
• Develop standardized quality metrics to support performance monitoring and continual improvement.
• Conduct on-site quality surveillances, quality walkdowns, document observations or non-conformances, and ensure timely resolution and follow-up.
• Report to the Sr. Quality Specialist.

Qualifications and Experience

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering (or international equivalent). Candidates should possess 2-5 years of experience as a Quality Specialist/Engineer, or alternatively, 6-9 years of relevant quality work experience.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Technical knowledge in the application of engineering, environmental, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning practices sufficient to understand relevant project and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of quality principles and their application across engineering, environmental, procurement, construction, testing, operations, and commissioning.
• Understanding of corrective action system application for eliminating nonconforming conditions.
• Awareness of regulatory requirements and their impact on the quality program.
• Proficiency in oral and written communication in English.
• Proficiency in relevant computer and reporting applications, including but not limited to BIM 360, Power BI, Microsoft Office programs, and other related tools.
• Knowledge of Bechtel’s administrative practices is preferred.
• A recognized degree and/or specialized courses in engineering, quality, or a specialized discipline.
• ISO 9001 Certified for QMS Requirements / Awareness is preferred.
• ISO 9001:2015 Certified Auditor / Lead Auditor (IRCA approved) is required.
• Ability to perform assessments of suppliers' and contractor's processes, systems, and practices.
• Capability to promptly identify quality-related challenges and report them swiftly to mitigate their impact on project timelines.