Quality Advisor

Quality Advisor required for a major offshore wind developer based in England

Responsibilities

• Supports the development and implementation of project quality assurance, management and control strategy.
• Provides Quality support and direction to the Project team for assigned work packages.
• Quality Reviews on sites by validating if Contractors are following the procedures and checklists as referred in the Inspection Test Plan (ITP), if requested by the Project Quality Manager
• Reporting, monitoring any NCR occurring, and communicating any Lessons Learned to stakeholders e.g., the Design Risk Assessment team or Construction Management.
• Management of Quality performance data incl. supplier due diligence, audit, non-conformance, root cause analysis, key performance indictors and objectives for assigned work packages.
• Performing Quality due diligence and readiness checks in relation to onshore and offshore activities
• Manages quality assurance and control in relation to supplier and subcontractor evaluation, management and product / service delivery across a diverse, multi-tiered supply chain.
• Collaboration with Package and Engineering technical authorities e.g., Design, Transport & Installation, Construction, Fabrication (including NDT and Coatings) processes to ensure alignment with Quality requirements and deliverables.
• Proactive engagement with Lessons Learned capture and implementation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Management and delivery of the project audit programme within the assigned project work package(s)
• Participate and contribute to all relevant site and project quality meetings
• Deputises for the Project Quality Manager as required
• Other tasks as required and agreed in cooperation with Project QHSE Manager

Requirements

• Minimum 3-5 years work experience with Quality, ideally from relevant fields of industry with relevant academic or technical background
• Experienced Projects and Operations Quality Professional.
• Have a relevant technical or academic background, followed by documented experience of managing Quality within offshore projects
• Lead by example when it comes to Quality and can remain calm even if pressure is getting high and resistance is met by colleagues, contractors, or stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of Quality Standards: ISO 9001 Series
• Extensive knowledge and application of the Quality discipline within Projects and Operations; Renewables / Oil and Gas Sector knowledge and experience is desirable.
• Strong working knowledge of technical codes and standards as relevant to Fabrication, Electrical & Mechanical systems and Construction.
• Strong working knowledge of contractual mechanisms applied within Renewables / Oil and Gas Projects and associated Product and Service delivery is desirable.
• Demonstrable experience in dealing with 3rd party contractors in relation to Quality.
• Qualified and experienced Lead Auditor(desirable)
• IT literate (Microsoft office package, knowledge of Synergi is an advantage)