Project Quality Advisor

Description

• 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

• 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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance