YOUNESS IHBANE
Quality Control Manager – Fabrication & Inspection

Summary

Experienced Quality Control Manager with 10+ years of hands-on fabrication, piping, and mechanical systems inspection across desalination plants, power stations, and industrial projects. Proven expertise in developing and implementing quality management systems, leading QC and non-destructive examination (NDE) teams, and managing non-conformance processes. Skilled in Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) development and approval, welder and NDE technician certification assessment, welding inspection per AWS D1.1 standards, and compliance with ASME, API, and international codes. Demonstrated success building and structuring quality departments, conducting internal and external audits, resolving complex quality issues, and maintaining safety and environmental compliance. Brings strategic leadership, continuous improvement focus, and technical excellence to drive quality culture and operational success.

Experience

Senior Piping & Mechanical QC Inspector
JESA / OCP — MPH-OSBL
Apr 2022 – Present
Manage and structure quality department operations; direct authority over quality personnel and quality processes; develop, publish, and implement quality policies and procedures aligned with project requirements and applicable standards including ASME B31.3, API 570, and AWS D1.1.
Led Inspection & Test Plan (ITP) review, approval, and implementation; managed Non-Conformance (NCR) and Quality Observation (QOR) issuance, tracking, and closure; maintained comprehensive non-conformance log and disposition off-site quality issues.
Directed on-site QC team supervision; assessed and documented welder and NDE technician performance; determined certification status and removal requirements per project and regulatory standards.
Conducted comprehensive inspections of piping systems (CS, SS, HDPE, FRP) and rotary/static equipment; witnessed and supervised hydrostatic tests, NDT activities, and leak tests; issued Safety Observation Reports and maintained quality dossiers.
Provided internal audits and external audits of outsourced processors; conducted Management Review Reports; maintained ongoing contact with staff, third-party personnel, quality consultants, and customers.
Managed handover and punch list operations; identified and resolved quality and compliance issues in a timely manner; ensured adherence to safety and environmental guidelines, policies, and regulations; demonstrated continuous improvement of product and process throughout organisation.
Mechanical Inspector
HILL International — Container Terminal Project, Tangier
Jun 2017 – Aug 2018
Supervised and inspected fire protection, potable water, HVAC, and rail systems installation; approved and witnessed hydrostatic tests and ultrasonic testing (UT) of welded joints per AWS and ASME standards.
Issued non-conformance reports (NCRs); managed handover snag list and warehouse steel structure erection inspection; processed and tracked quality issues and complaints; coordinated with safety personnel on site construction risks and compliance.
Maintained ongoing quality documentation and inspection records; gathered and analysed information skillfully; developed alternative solutions and resolved defects with timely corrective actions.
Mechanical Supervisor
NOMAC — NOOR I CSP Plant / SEPCO III — NOOR II CSP Plant
Jan 2016 – Apr 2017
NOOR I: Supervised turbine, steam valve, and HTF oil tank maintenance and inspection during planned 2017 shutdown; submitted daily reports and maintained equipment condition documentation.
NOOR II: Managed underground piping works (CS, SS, HDPE, GRP); reviewed and approved ITPs and Method Statements; supervised prefabrication and inspection activities; conducted and witnessed hydrostatic testing of all critical pipeline systems.
Coordinated excavation, compaction, and quality verification activities; ensured compliance with project specifications and technical requirements; maintained contact with third-party personnel and stakeholders.
Mechanical Inspector
TAQA Morocco — Thermal Power Plant (2 × 350 MW)
Apr 2012 – Jul 2014
Supervised hydrostatic testing, boiler chemical cleaning, coal conveyor and mill installation, thermal insulation work, and NDT activities; maintained comprehensive mechanical punch list and quality records.
Conducted inspection and testing coordination on critical equipment and systems; ensured adherence to ASME, API, and EN standards throughout construction and commissioning phases.
Identified and resolved quality and compliance issues; documented defects and tracked corrective action closure; demonstrated problem-solving by gathering information and developing alternative solutions.
Maintenance Trainer
RENAULT — Tangier Plant
Dec 2009 – Apr 2012
Assessed technician competencies and identified training needs; designed and implemented hands-on maintenance instruction programmes; pursued technical skill development and knowledge sharing across the maintenance team.
Installed training models and maintained training infrastructure; demonstrated commitment to continuous development and expertise sharing with others.
Mechanical Supervisor / QC Inspector
Freelance
Jan 2020 – Apr 2022
Delivered independent QC inspection and mechanical supervision services across diverse construction and industrial projects; managed quality compliance, non-conformance processing, and issue resolution; maintained contact with customers and stakeholders on quality matters.

Skills

Quality Control ManagementQC Department Leadership & StructureNon-Conformance (NCR) & Quality Observation (QOR) ManagementInspection & Test Plan (ITP) Development, Review & ApprovalWelder & NDE Technician Certification AssessmentInternal & External Quality AuditsPiping Inspection: ASME B31.1, ASME B31.3, API 570, EN 13480Pressure Vessel Inspection: API 510, ASME Section VIII, EN 13445Welding Inspection & Quality: AWS D1.1, ASME Section IXNDT Supervision: Hydrostatic Testing, Leak Testing, Ultrasonic Testing (UT)Fabrication & Mechanical Systems QualityHandover & Punch List ManagementSafety & Environmental ComplianceProblem-Solving & Continuous ImprovementVendor & Supplier Quality ManagementQuality Manual Implementation & Procedure DevelopmentTechnical Documentation & Dossier ReviewFAT / SAT WitnessingCATIA V5, AutoCAD, Aconex, PMWeb, ProcorMS Office SuiteISO 9001:2015 Quality Management SystemsASTM A530 / A370 Material Testing StandardsNACE SP0169 / SP0502 Corrosion Control

Education

EST Fes, Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdallah University, Morocco
University Degree, Mechanical Engineering
2005–2007
RENAULT Training Centre, Flins, France
Maintenance Trainer Certification
Jan–Jun 2010
Moulay Ismail High School, Meknès
Baccalaureate, Mechanical Engineering
2002–2006
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