Quality Assurance Advisor

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with quality standards for individual products and set out the standards in documents and processes for the production team (such as API 16AR, API Q1, ISO 9001)
• Create, review and update documentation (Procedures and forms, etc.)
• Work with operations to ensure that the QA processes are integrated.
• Analyze quality problems to identify root causes and implement corrective action.
• Take proactive measures, such as developing and implementing continuous improvement programs covering production processes and quality management systems - eliminating the causes of quality issues and reduce the risk of failure.
• Review and approve internal and vendor documentation packages. 
• Sourcing and review of internal certification 
• Cost analysis and defect drive down – addressing non-conformance issues with production team.
• Conduct gap analysis
• Conduct internal audits 
• Create training courses & carry out the training
• Accountable for achieving all relevant KPIs.
• Carry out other duties as and when business requirements dictate as may be reasonably expected by line manager.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Strategic

• Ability to understand, evaluate and apply technical information (Functional / Technical skills)
• Able to adeptly learn the context of a challenge and quickly integrate new skills (Learning on the fly)

Operating

• Be willing to provide colleagues with the information they need to complete their tasks and eliminate roadblocks (Informing others)
• Delivers solutions and decisions that are effective and constructively impact both NOV and our customer’s organisation (Decision quality & problem solving)
• Able to define, work within and improve business processes based on immediate and future business needs (Process Management)

Organisational

• Confident and professional when representing the company in person and in writing (Presentation Skills/ Written Communication)

Confidence

• Can be counted on to take personal responsibility in challenging situations and be willing to engage in disputes in order to settle them equitably (Conflict Management)

Personal and Interpersonal

• A strong sense of customer focus (internal/external) (Customer focus)
• A candid team player who collaborates with peers to solve problems (Peer relationships)
• Firm and diplomatic when negotiating (Negotiating)

Quality
Essential
Desirable

Qualifications:

•  Lead Auditor

Experience:

• Working knowledge within QA/QC
• Internal Auditing

Skills, training or special knowledge

• Knowledge of API Q1
• Knowledge of ISO 9001

• Knowledge of API 16AR
• Knowledge of NDE & Welding
• Knowledge of inspection

A flexible benefits program for you and your family through salary sacrifice:

• Dental Insurance 
• Healthcare Cash Plan 
• Partner Life Assurance 
• Critical Illness 
• Retail vouchers 
• Gym membership 
• Cycle to work 
• Travel insurance

Why Join Us?

At NOV, you will have the opportunity to work in an international environment with interesting and challenging assignments. We offer excellent opportunities for professional development, attractive compensation, and stable employment conditions. You will be part of an informal working atmosphere, characterized by openness and personal responsibility, working alongside skilled professionals on diverse and impactful projects.

About Us

Every day, the oil and gas industry’s best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success.

We Power the Industry that Powers the World
Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success—now and in the future.

Global Family
We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work.

Purposeful Innovation
Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better.

Service Above All
This drives us to anticipate our customers’ needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.