DAMAC Properties

Assistant-Manager QA/QC (Mechanical)

Dubai, UAEPosted 5 days ago

Salary
AED 45k–65k a month· Michael Page
Job type
Full time
Level
Lead
Field
Construction & Engineering
Work mode
On site

About the role

The Assistant Manager – QA/QC (Mechanical) is responsible for leading and managing all mechanical quality assurance and quality control activities associated with the construction, testing, commissioning, and handover of mission-critical Data Center facilities across Bangkok projects. The role ensures that all mechanical systems are installed and commissioned in accordance with approved specifications, international standards, OEM requirements, Uptime/TIA recommendations, and DAMAC Digital quality governance frameworks. This position will play a critical role in ensuring operational reliability, commissioning readiness, defect prevention, and construction-to-operations quality compliance for Tier-certified Data Center infrastructure.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
  • 7–10 years of QA/QC experience in mechanical systems for data centres or mission‑critical facilities.
  • Minimum 3–5 years managing HVAC, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, and fire protection projects.
  • Strong knowledge of ASHRAE, IEC, ISO 9001, and local Thai authority regulations.
  • Proven experience with inspection & test plans, NCR management, and commissioning of mechanical systems.
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, P&IDs, and coordination documents.
  • Certified ISO 9001 Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor preferred.
  • Relevant mechanical certifications (e.g., CMRP, PMP, or HVAC specialist) advantageous.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proficiency in QA/QC software and MS Office suite.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and supervise mechanical QA/QC plans, ITPs, and inspection procedures for HVAC, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, pipework, and fire suppression systems.
  • Ensure compliance with approved drawings, specifications, method statements, OEM requirements, and international standards such as ASHRAE, IEC, and ISO 9001.
  • Conduct on‑site inspections of mechanical installations, verifying workmanship, alignment, torque, and material quality.
  • Oversee testing and commissioning of mechanical systems, including pressure testing, performance verification, and functional testing.
  • Review and approve material submittals, shop drawings, and NCRs; track corrective actions to closure.
  • Coordinate with consultants, contractors, vendors, and commissioning teams to resolve quality issues promptly.
  • Maintain accurate QA/QC documentation, test reports, punch lists, and as‑built records.
  • Participate in quality audits, risk assessments, and CORA readiness reviews for the mechanical scope.
  • Monitor key performance indicators such as inspection compliance rate, NCR closure, and commissioning readiness.
  • Promote continuous improvement and lessons‑learned implementation across regional data centre projects.

Skills

  • QA/QC for mechanical systems
  • HVAC
  • Chillers
  • Cooling towers
  • Pumps
  • Fire protection systems
  • P&IDs
  • COORDINATION of mechanical drawings
  • NCR management
  • Inspection and test plans (ITP)
  • Commissioning of mechanical systems
  • ISO 9001 Internal Auditor/Lead Auditor
  • PMI PMP or HVAC specialist certifications
  • QA/QC software
  • MS Office

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