Project Quality Lead
Job Title: Project Quality Lead
Location: Sandvika, Oslo, Norway
Contract Length: 12-24 Months (potential for further extension with project scope)
Description:
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure the Project Quality Strategy is defined, documented, agreed, and implemented.
• Develop and implement an appropriate Project Quality Plan in support of the Project Quality Strategy.
• Implement the Fortescue Quality Management framework within the project in accordance with specified requirements.
• Monitor deliverable and activity progress to support effective project execution in line with schedule, cost estimates and change management processes.
• Actively set Quality expectations and requirements applicable to bid/tender packages, contracts, and purchase orders, applicable to the associated scope of work and/or supply.
• Actively engage with Contractors and suppliers to ensure a Quality mutual beneficial relationship.
• Identify, review and acceptance of Contractor and Supplier Quality Deliverables.
• Facilitate Project inductions and training in quality systems and processes to new and existing staff.
• Ensure that the Project Quality Documentation is rolled out in support of project specific requirements.
• Identification, review and approval of Contractor and Supplier Quality Deliverables.
• Ensure Project understanding and implementation of quality systems & processes.
• Ensure that a Project Audit Schedule is in place and ensure that all the requirements of the quality programme and project quality plan are implemented and maintained.
• Plan & conduct Project Quality Audits and reporting in accordance with Project and Business Unit requirements and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
• Facilitate equipment and services risk and criticality assessment workshops with key stakeholders and interested parties.
• Develop and implement a risk-based Project Quality Verification Plan for the project.
• Identify 2nd party inspection and 3rd party verification services require for equipment packages and or scope. Establish cost estimate, approvals and management of these activities as per the Project Quality Assessment Plan.
• Provide support for Quality within all functions throughout the Project, promoting the importance of Quality for project performance.
• Develop and enhance relationships with both internal and external client representatives.
• Ensure all client requirements are met or exceeded where applicable.
• Actively participate in communication forums with the client and/or supplier / subcontractor representatives.
• Continually monitor work team, promoting learning and development opportunities in support of current and future project requirements and their own career development opportunities.
• Promote a positive Quality culture and acceptance of the system amongst all Project activity and staff.
• Ensure full compliance with Fortescue’s quality, health, safety and environment policies and procedures throughout all aspects of the operations to embed a Zero Harm safety culture.
• Make a positive contribution to the overall strategy and success of the Project.
• Ensure construction quality targets are communicated and monitored and maintained.
• Provide regular updates/reports to the Project Manager (or Director) and Quality Manager (Global Projects) on the quality performance and deliverables.
Requirements: Experience and Qualifications
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a role of Quality Lead or Snr Quality Advisor Role
• Experience providing quality execution throughout design, procurement, construction, commissioning and start up. i.e. Owner Operator, EPC, EPCM, EPCI
• Experience with risk based Quality assessment.
• Experience working with OEM providers.
• High level written skills with excellent attention to detail.
• High level of passion for renewable energy.
• Proven ability for credible and authentic engagement with strong interpersonal skills.
• University degree in Engineering or significant Quality Management experience in major and/or mega projects, or;
• Quality inspection related qualifications Examples: CSWIP, EEHA and:
• Trade qualification Examples: Electrician, Boiler Maker, Welder, Mechanical Fitter.
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