Quality Management System (QMS) Development & Governance

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Project Quality Management Plan (QMP) in alignment with ISO 9001 and project-specific contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Establish quality policies, standards, procedures, and document control protocols applicable to solar PV, wind, BESS, and hybrid renewable energy projects.
• Define quality gates and hold points at key project milestones: design freeze, procurement, construction, pre-commissioning, commissioning, and handover.
• Ensure all project quality documentation is controlled, traceable, and retained in compliance with the document management system and lender requirements.
• Maintain an Approved Vendor / Manufacturer List (AVL/AML) for critical equipment and materials; conduct pre-qualification assessments of suppliers.

Site Inspection & Testing

• Execute and supervise quality control inspections for all civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical works across project sites including solar PV arrays, wind turbines, MV/HV substations, cable works, and BESS installations.
• Witness and formally sign off hold points and witness points defined in Contractor and Subcontractor ITPs; ensure no work proceeds past a hold point without authorised sign-off.
• Perform material receiving inspections; verify traceability, material certifications, conformance with approved submittals, and compliance with project specifications.
• Conduct pre-pour, pre-backfill, pre-grouting, pre-termination, and other critical hold point inspections; document findings with photographic and written evidence.
• Witness Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT) and Site Acceptance Tests (SAT) for major equipment including transformers, inverters, switchgear, and BESS modules.

Audit, Review & Compliance

• Plan and execute internal quality audits of project processes, EPC and subcontractor activities, and supply chain performance; issue formal audit reports with findings and recommendations.
• Review and approve Contractor/Vendor Quality Plans, ITPs, method statements, and inspection procedures prior to commencement of associated works.
• Coordinate third-party inspection agencies and Owner’s Engineer quality oversight activities; manage their access, scope, and deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with lender/investor technical requirements, environmental standards, and applicable grid authority requirements.
• Support technical due diligence and independent engineer review processes by providing quality documentation, audit findings, and NCR status reports.

Non-Conformance & Corrective Action Management

• Issue, track, and close Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) across all project work packages; ensure timely corrective action by contractors and formal re-inspection prior to closure.
• Lead root cause analysis (RCA) investigations for quality failures and systemic non-conformances; drive Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) implementation and verify effectiveness.
• Escalate unresolved or critical non-conformances to the Project Director with supporting evidence and proposed disposition.
• Maintain a lessons-learned register and ensure findings are embedded in future project quality planning and execution.

Quality Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate and current inspection records, site quality dossiers, red-line drawings, material traceability registers, and test certificates for each work package.
• Prepare and issue weekly and monthly QC/QA status reports, NCR logs, ITP compliance summaries, and audit findings to the Project Management team and senior leadership.
• Define and monitor quality KPIs for the project portfolio; report trends and recommend corrective interventions proactively.
• Compile and verify Mechanical Completion (MC) and pre-commissioning dossiers; ensure Quality Dossiers (As-Built Documentation) are complete and verified prior to COD and client handover.

Commissioning & Project Closeout

• Coordinate with the Commissioning Manager to ensure all QC sign-off requirements are fulfilled before each energisation and commissioning milestone.
• Review and verify that all punch list items are formally resolved and documented prior to each system or package handover.
• Ensure planning and quality activities support Commercial Operation Date (COD) and contractual milestone obligations.
• Lead quality lessons-learned documentation at project closeout; disseminate findings across the Project Delivery Department.

Stakeholder & Interface Management

• Liaise with clients, lenders, regulatory authorities, and third-party verifiers on quality compliance, milestone certification, and audit outcomes.
• Support Lender’s Independent Engineer and Owner’s Engineer site visits; provide quality records and accompany during site and document inspections.
• Coordinate with procurement and logistics teams to integrate supplier quality requirements, material release procedures, and inspection hold points into purchasing processes.
• Attend and actively contribute to project progress meetings, pre-construction planning meetings, design reviews, and quality review sessions.

Team Leadership & Capacity Building

• Lead, manage, and develop the site QA/QC team including QC Inspectors, QA/QC Engineers, and the quality document controller.
• Foster a proactive, site-wide quality culture; deliver quality awareness inductions and targeted training sessions for project and contractor personnel.
• Mentor junior quality staff and support their professional development within the department.
• Participate in project kick-off meetings, HAZOP/HAZID reviews, and constructability reviews to embed quality requirements from project inception.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or related technical field). (Required)
• Master’s degree in Engineering Management, Project Management, or Quality Management. (Preferred)
• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Certification — Advantage for this role.
• PMP (PMI) or PRINCE2 Practitioner certification. (Preferred)
• Certified Quality Inspector / Engineer (CQI, ASQ CQE, or equivalent). (Preferred)
• OSHA / NEBOSH Safety Certification. (Preferred)

Work Experience

• Minimum 8–10 years of experience in quality management and quality control, with at least 5 years (preferred)  in the renewable energy sector (solar PV, wind, BESS, or hybrid systems)
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing QMS frameworks on EPC-delivered projects with a contract value of AZN 50M+.
• Proven hands-on experience executing ITPs, managing NCRs, and witnessing FAT/SAT activities on large-scale renewable energy projects.
• Experience managing quality across multi-disciplinary, multi-contractor project environments including civil, electrical, and mechanical interfaces.
• Experience with High-Voltage (MV/HV) electrical systems, transformer inspections, and substation QC is a strong advantage.
• Prior experience in international or cross-border renewable energy projects is advantageous.

Technical Skills

• In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001 quality management principles, audit methodology, and QMS documentation.
• Familiarity with renewable energy technical standards: IEC 62446 (solar PV commissioning and testing), IEC 61400 (wind turbines), IEC 62933 (BESS), IEEE substation standards, and applicable national grid codes.
• Practical knowledge of construction inspection methods, torque verification, concrete testing, and electrical insulation/continuity testing.
• Proficiency in quality management and document control platforms (e.g., Aconex, Procore, SharePoint).
• Working knowledge of the full renewable energy project lifecycle: development, permitting, EPC, commissioning, and O&M.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and project reporting tools.