Quality Specialist

Company Description

Kanadevia Inova (KVI) is a global market leader in energy from waste (EfW) and renewable gas. KVI acts as an engineering, procurement and construction contractor and project developer, delivering complete turnkey plants and system solutions for thermal and biological EfW recovery. KVI’s Service Group combines its own research and development with comprehensive manufacturing and erection capabilities to support our clients throughout the entire life cycle of their plant.

Job Description

The Welding & QA/QC Specialist I II is responsible for welding coordination, quality control, and inspection for boiler pressure parts and associated equipment for Category 4 & 5 service works. This role ensures compliance with international welding and quality standards, oversees welding operations at subcontractors and on-site, and supports supervisors and welders with technical expertise. The position involves QA/QC inspections, certification management, and adherence to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards.

Key Responsibilities

Welding Coordination & Quality Assurance:

• Oversee welding activities before, during, and after execution to ensure compliance with specifications and standards.
• Conduct welding procedure qualifications (WPQRs, WPS) and review welder certifications.
• Ensure welder traceability and maintain detailed welding history records.
• Organize and conduct welding skills tests according to EN ISO 3834-2 and EN ISO 14731.
• Monitor preheating, interpass temperatures, post-heating, and PWHT where applicable.
• Perform random spot checks on welding parameters and report deviations.
• Ensure welding and quality control processes comply with ISO, ASME, and PED standards.
• Evaluate NDT results (RT, UT, MT, PT) and ensure proper documentation of volumetric testing.
• Review and approve ITPs, welding reports, and quality documentation.
• Oversee subcontractors’ welding compliance and conduct regular audits.

Technical Support & Process Improvement:

• Provide on-site technical support to supervisors and welding personnel.
• Assist design and construction teams with welding-related technical requirements.
• Support the qualification process for welders and assess subcontractor capabilities.
• Develop and promote welding best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with field services, technical services, manufacturing, and account management teams to align welding processes.
• Contribute to project execution planning and follow up on deviations and claims.
• Participate in safety audits, toolbox talks, and HSE-related training activities.

Compliance & Reporting:

• Ensure strict adherence to QHSE standards, internal procedures, and external regulations.
• Maintain accurate documentation of welding activities, qualifications, inspections, and testing.
• Prepare and submit reports on welding performance, NDT results, non-conformities, and corrective actions.
• Support internal and external audits by providing complete and traceable records.
• Facilitate clear communication and coordination across departments to ensure full compliance and transparency.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Percentage of inspections passing first-time acceptance.
• Measured improvement in defect ratios across projects.
• Ensuring 100% compliance with welder certifications and documentation deadlines.
• Evaluation of subcontractors’ welding and QA performance.
• Number of successful welding quality/process improvements introduced.

Qualifications

Job Specific Qualification

• Local Welding Certification Inspector or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in boiler pressure part welding, QA/QC inspections, and project supervision.
• Strong knowledge of NDT techniques (RT, UT, MT, PT) and welding inspection.
• Experience with international welding & quality standards (ISO 3834-2, EN ISO 14731, ASME IX, PED).
• Experience in working in a matrix organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office & ERP systems.
• Fluent in the local language and English, another language is a plus.

Competence in Working Methods

• Strong awareness of QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment) management system and commitment to safe work practices.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality assurance and compliance.
• Problem-solving mindset, proactive, and solution-oriented.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, able to support and guide teams.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple inspections/projects simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel to project sites as required