Assistant Manager QA / QC Mechanical

Assistant Manager – QA/QC (Mechanical)

Data Centers – Regional Projects | Bangkok, Thailand

We are hiring an Assistant Manager – QA/QC (Mechanical) to oversee and manage mechanical Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities across regional Data Center and mission-critical infrastructure projects in Bangkok, Thailand.

The role will be responsible for ensuring that mechanical systems are installed, inspected, tested, commissioned, and handed over in compliance with project specifications, international standards, OEM requirements, and established quality governance frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage mechanical QA/QC inspections, surveillance, and quality control activities across Data Center projects.
• Inspect and verify installation and workmanship of HVAC, chilled water systems, CRAH/CRAC, DX systems, AHU/FCU, ventilation, mechanical piping, firefighting, fuel systems, supports, and vibration isolation systems.
• Coordinate and monitor NDT activities, including UT, RT, welding inspections, hydrostatic/pressure testing, and welder qualification requirements.
• Support and oversee testing & commissioning activities, including pressure testing, flushing, TAB, functional testing, Integrated Systems Testing (IST), reliability testing, and load testing.
• Review and manage quality documentation, including MIR, WIR, ITPs, RFIs, NCRs, punch lists, inspection reports, testing records, NDT documentation, and handover dossiers.
• Ensure compliance with applicable standards and requirements, including ASHRAE, NFPA, SMACNA, ASME, ASTM, ISO 9001, TIA-942, Uptime Institute requirements, and relevant Thailand regulations.
• Support quality audits, risk assessments, NCR and punch-list closure, corrective/preventive actions, lessons learned, and Construction-to-Operations Readiness Assessment (CORA).
• Coordinate with PMC, consultants, main contractors, specialist subcontractors, vendors, commissioning teams, and third-party inspection agencies.
• Identify recurring quality issues and drive corrective actions to improve overall project quality and reduce defects.
• Ensure mechanical systems are fully compliant and commissioning-ready prior to project handover.

Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 7–10 years of overall QA/QC experience, with at least 3–5 years of experience in Data Centers, Mission-Critical Facilities, or similar high-reliability projects.
• Strong hands-on experience in:
• HVAC and cooling systems
• Chilled water systems
• CRAH/CRAC, AHU/FCU and DX systems
• Mechanical piping
• Firefighting and fuel systems
• Welding and NDT
• Testing & commissioning
• TAB and Integrated Systems Testing (IST)
• Strong understanding of mechanical drawings, P&IDs, schematics, method statements, ITPs, inspection procedures, commissioning procedures, and NDT reports.
• Experience managing NCRs, RFIs, MIR/WIR, punch lists, quality audits, and handover documentation.
• Strong coordination and communication skills with contractors, consultants, vendors, and commissioning teams.
• Candidates with experience in mission-critical or hyperscale Data Center projects will be preferred.

Preferred Certifications

• ISO 9001 – Internal/Lead Auditor
• ASNT Level II – UT/RT
• CSWIP / AWS Welding Inspection
• ASHRAE / Data Center-related certifications
• OSHA / NEBOSH

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Mechanical inspection and compliance performance
• NCR and punch-list closure rate
• NDT compliance and documentation
• Reduction of recurring quality defects
• Testing & commissioning readiness
• IST completion and compliance
• Quality audit performance
• Timely closure of quality observations
• Construction-to-Operations Readiness (CORA) compliance
• Quality and completeness of project handover documentation

Work Location

Bangkok, Thailand

This position requires candidates who are willing to relocate to Bangkok, Thailand and support regional Data Center projects.

Interested Candidates

If your experience aligns with this opportunity and you are interested in working on mission-critical Data Center projects in Bangkok, Thailand, please share your updated CV at:

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