Offshore Wind
Quality Advisor JOB ID: #7141 Quality Advisor Location: Norwich As the project Quality Advisor, you will support the execution and integrity management of the Wind Farm project. You will be accountable for all Quality activities within assigned work packages, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements, project QMS, regulatory and legal requirements. The Quality advisor promotes and provides professional expert knowledge and guidance to managers, supervisors, and employees on quality practices, safety standards, and legal regulations, and supports identification and elimination of potential quality issues and ensures control measures are in place to reduce the cost of poor quality and non-conformances within the project. Acting as subject matter expert in managing Quality through providing advice on issues related to execution projects, as well as influencing the quality culture. You will help to ensure that Quality matters are high on the agenda in all packages and quality awareness is in focus amongst all contractors, as well as internally, to achieve this you will:Maintain quality expert knowledge on best practice and QMS requirementsSecure quality conformity using agreed processes and registersSupport and promote development and use of management systemsProactive approach to quality risk managementGood technical - and people skillsBe clear, effective and positive in verbal and written communicationMaintain successful cooperation / collaboration with the quality stakeholdersHigh work ethic and excellent behavior.Demonstrate efficient and timely collaboration internally /externallyReport reliable and timely quality dataDemonstrate analytical and structured approach to daily work load It is generally the expectations that the advisor can apply advanced quality skills to the position; has experience within subject area and knows fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures related to quality and knows how to routinely apply knowledge of theories, methods, techniques, and processes to applicable scope of work. 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 ManagerReporting, 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 activitiesManages 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 meetingsDeputises for the Project Quality Manager as requiredOther tasks as required and agreed in cooperation with Project QHSE Manager Deliverables Participate in regular quality meetings with contractor and package representativesPerform quality presentations at kick off meetingsQuality inspection and site auditsEntry of quality incidents and proactive measures in SynergiMonitor for trends in quality KPIsFacilitate Quality investigations in identifying root causes and corrective actions Required Minimum 3-5 years work experience with Quality, ideally from relevant fields of industry with relevant academic or technical backgroundExperienced Projects and Operations Quality Professional.Have a relevant technical or academic background, followed by documented experience of managing Quality within offshore projectsLead 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 stakeholdersDo not take ‘No’ for an answer if we can improve Quality and will strive to have high Quality standards.Strong knowledge of Quality Standards: ISO 9001 SeriesProven problem-solving skills, analytical and systematic working approachExtensive 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.Demonstratable experience in dealing with 3rd party contractors in relation to Quality.Excellent interpersonal skills, strong communication and presentation skills with international and culturally diverse teamsQualified and experienced Lead Auditor(desirable)IT literate (Microsoft office package, knowledge of Synergi is an advantage)English language skills required
