Quality Engineer – Soil Testing Laboratory

Confidential Company

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Desired Candidate Profile

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure all soil testing activities comply with international and local quality standards (e.g., ASTM, BS, ISO/IEC 17025).
• Conduct internal audits and inspections to ensure adherence to lab quality procedures.
• Review and validate test results and reports before submission to clients or authorities.
• Monitor and maintain calibration of testing equipment and instruments.
• Assist in preparing and updating quality control documentation, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Report any deviations or non-conformities and coordinate corrective actions.
• Support external audits and accreditations (e.g., Saudi Accreditation Center, Aramco compliance, etc.).
• Train laboratory technicians on quality procedures and standards.
• Ensure sample traceability, proper documentation, and record-keeping.
• Work closely with the laboratory manager to implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in quality assurance within a soil or construction material testing lab.
• Strong knowledge of soil testing procedures (e.g., Atterberg Limits, Proctor, CBR, Triaxial, etc.).
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements and lab management systems.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and report preparation.
• Good communication and documentation skills.