Project Quality Advisor

Description

The role requires supervision of field inspection activity, monitoring and reporting of field installations and the ability to resolve quality concerns with internal stakeholders, contractors, auditors, and independent inspectors.

The Quality Advisor must drive the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) and enhance the culture of Quality within Lightsource bp. Additionally, the position will assist key stakeholders to ensure the successful integration of quality practices and metrics into the business, including at project level, to ensure alignment with long-term corporate strategic plan and drive business unit improvement.

• Assist with resolution of Quality concerns (e.g., NCRs) as well as supporting investigations, incidents, and Lessons Learned where required.
• Drive quality initiatives to drive cost down and improve project budgets.
• Interface with other departments and supplier/contractor representatives and distribute relevant documentation.
• Assist in the proper review of quality contract requirements for tier-one contractors, drive standardization of the requirements and consistent inclusion in contracts.
• Report on emerging warranty and reliability issues and lead cross functional teams to review potential quality or warranty risks.
• Support the Quality function across all project activities in the APAC.
• Be a strong advocate for team ethos between the EPC management team, site Quality representatives, and project stakeholders.
• Develop reports (including key metrics), business documents, procedures, and manuals to support a standardized way of working.
• Participate in new product introductions and ensure quality requirements are addressed and suitable.
• Manage supplier and contractor quality on projects.
• Reporting impactful quality metrics on the operational performance across the portfolio of projects.
• Monitors project Quality Plans and Inspection & Test Plans.
• Promote the use of the Global QMS to create a culture of right first time.
• Provide oversight of field inspection activity, monitoring and reporting of field installations and the ability to resolve quality concerns with internal stakeholders, contractors, auditors, and independent inspectors.

Requirements

Lightsource bp is currently seeking a Quality Advisor to support Solar Projects in the APAC region. This person will have the ability to interact with staff and contractors at all levels while taking a proactive approach to quality, safety, and compliance.

• In-depth knowledge in the implementation and monitoring of Quality Management Systems, Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans, Control Plans, Inspection Checklists and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Ability to influence and network with other renewable energy developers, product suppliers, and contractors.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and other quality standard and regulatory requirements.
• Working knowledge of the MS Office Suite line of software tools.
• Auditing experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills to allow effective prioritization and management of multiple activities.
• Strong time management with attention to detail.
• In-depth knowledge of project Quality requirements with the ability to predict likely modes of failure and identify predictors of nonconformance.
• Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking.
• Articulate, clear, and professional communicator to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Can demonstrate competence in collaborating with teams, strategic planning, management systems, as well as delivering value-add metrics, driving improvement programs, and providing training preferably within a utilities grade and renewable energy company.
• Interpersonal and influencing skills are a must.
• Must have the ability to travel 30-40% of the time to construction sites and operating solar plants as well as the Lightsource bp Australia offices
• More than 3 years’ experience as a dedicated quality professional.
• Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years Quality experience or has an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Presents self- in a professional manner appropriate to the role.
• Strong computer literacy and understanding on document control.
• Working knowledge of civil, mechanical, and electrical construction trade programs such as Procore.

Benefits

Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there’s a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. Initiatives to get involved with including our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project or our sustainability initiatives.

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits.

Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow; a place where your ideas and opinions matter.

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