Quality Assurance & Quality Control Lead

About the role

The Quality Assurance & Quality Control (QA/QC) Lead will ensure that all mining operations, processes and outputs meet the required quality standards and regulatory requirements. This senior position oversees the design, implementation and monitoring of QA/QC programmes across exploration, extraction and production activities.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, implement and maintain QA/QC systems, policies and procedures.
• Monitor and audit mining processes, materials and production outputs for compliance with industry standards and project specifications.
• Coordinate testing, inspections and documentation of operations and equipment.
• Lead root‑cause analysis and corrective‑action initiatives for quality issues.
• Train and mentor site personnel on QA/QC protocols and best practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations and project teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Prepare detailed quality reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Work with project managers and finance teams to forecast costs, assess financial impacts and ensure alignment on contractual goals.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Automation or a related field (Master’s in Engineering Management is a plus).
• Minimum 10 years of extensive QA/QC experience in the mining industry.
• Strong knowledge of industry standards, safety protocols and regulatory compliance.

Required skills

• Primavera P6
• MS Project
• MS Office
• SAP