Job summary
This role oversees quality assurance and control systems for a mineral processing plant during both construction and operational phases. The manager ensures compliance with industry standards and regulations, fosters a culture of quality and continuous improvement, and leads the QA/QC team to support plant performance and operational excellence.
Location and work setup
- Location
- Hammerfest
- Work setup
- On-site
Responsibilities
Develop and implement quality management plans and procedures for construction and operations phases. Review engineering deliverables and supervise inspections and testing of structural, mechanical, and process equipment. Manage non-conformance reports, audits, and document control systems. Support commissioning activities and operational quality management including laboratory QA/QC and metallurgical accounting. Lead investigations into quality deviations and drive process improvements. Coordinate with engineering, construction, operations teams, contractors, and regulators. Promote safety and quality culture on site.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mineral Processing, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. Professional engineering designation preferred. Over 10 years of relevant QA/QC experience in mining or mineral processing including plant construction and operations phases. Strong knowledge of QA/QC standards and methodologies including ISO 9001. Experience with inspection and test plans, non-conformance management, root cause analysis, and metallurgical processes. Proven leadership and stakeholder management skills.