QA/QC, Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manager – Nussir Mineral Processing Plant

<p><strong>Quality Assurance & Quality Control Manager, Nussir Processing Plant </strong></p> <p><strong>Location:  </strong>Site Base, must be residential to the Nussir Project Site</p> <p><strong>Reports To: </strong>Site Project Director (Construction Phase) / Plant Operations Manager (Operations Phase)</p> <p><strong>Employment Type: </strong>Full-Time, Permanent</p> <p><strong>Position Summary</strong></p> <p>The QA/QC Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance and quality control systems for a mineral processing plant across both the construction and operational phases.</p> <p>This role ensures that all engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operational activities comply with applicable standards, specifications, and regulatory requirements. The QA/QC Manager plays a critical role in establishing a culture of quality, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.</p> <p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ol> <li><strong> Construction Phase (EPCM / Build-Out)</strong></li> </ol> <ul> <li>Develop and implement the <strong>Project Quality Management Plan (QMP)</strong></li> <li>Establish QA/QC procedures, inspection and test plans (ITPs), and quality documentation systems</li> <li>Review engineering deliverables for compliance with specifications and standards</li> <li>Ensure contractor and vendor quality programs meet project requirements</li> <li>Oversee inspection and testing of:</li> <ul> <li>Structural, mechanical, piping, and electrical installations</li> <li>Process equipment (crushers, mills, flotation cells, thickeners, etc.)</li> </ul> <li>Manage <strong>non-conformance reports (NCRs)</strong>, corrective actions, and root cause analysis</li> <li>Coordinate third-party inspections and certifications</li> <li>Conduct audits of EPCM contractors, suppliers, and site activities</li> <li>Ensure proper material traceability and documentation control</li> <li>Support pre-commissioning and commissioning activities, including system handover documentation</li> </ul> <ol> <li><strong> Commissioning & Start-Up</strong></li> </ol> <ul> <li>Verify quality readiness for commissioning systems and subsystems</li> <li>Ensure completion of punch lists and deficiency tracking</li> <li>Validate test work, calibration, and performance verification processes</li> <li>Support development of operational quality procedures and control plans</li> <li>Ensure turnover documentation is complete, accurate, and auditable</li> </ul> <ol> <li><strong> Operations Phase (Process Plant)</strong></li> </ol> <ul> <li>Develop and maintain the <strong>Operational Quality Management System (QMS)</strong></li> <li>Implement QA/QC procedures for:</li> <ul> <li>Ore sampling and assaying</li> <li>Metallurgical accounting and reconciliation</li> <li>Process control and optimization</li> <li>Product quality (concentrates, tailings, etc.)</li> </ul> <li>Oversee laboratory QA/QC programs, including:</li> <ul> <li>Sample preparation, analysis, and certification</li> <li>External lab audits and round-robin testing</li> </ul> <li>Monitor plant performance against quality KPIs and metallurgical targets</li> <li>Lead investigations into production deviations and quality failures</li> <li>Ensure compliance with regulatory, environmental, and customer specifications</li> <li>Drive continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma principles)</li> </ul> <ol> <li><strong> Documentation & Compliance</strong></li> </ol> <ul> <li>Establish and manage document control systems for QA/QC records</li> <li>Ensure compliance with applicable standards (e.g., ISO 9001 or equivalent)</li> <li>Maintain inspection records, test reports, and quality dossiers</li> <li>Prepare quality reports for management and stakeholders</li> <li>Support internal and external audits</li> </ul> <ol> <li><strong> Leadership & Stakeholder Coordination</strong></li> </ol> <ul> <li>Lead and develop the QA/QC team (inspectors, lab personnel, technicians)</li> <li>Interface with engineering, construction, operations, and maintenance teams</li> <li>Act as the primary quality liaison with contractors, vendors, and regulators</li> <li>Promote a strong quality and safety culture across the site</li> </ul> <p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in:</li> <ul> <li>Metallurgical Engineering</li> <li>Chemical Engineering</li> <li>Mineral Processing</li> <li>Mechanical Engineering or related field</li> </ul> <li>Professional designation (P.Eng. or equivalent) preferred</li> </ul> <p><strong>Experience</strong></p> <ul> <li>10+ years of experience in QA/QC within mining or mineral processing</li> <li>Experience in <strong>both plant construction and operations</strong> is strongly preferred</li> <li>Proven experience in EPC/EPCM pr