Quality Manager

Trade QualificationTertiary Qualification
Written By Josh Cohen

Key Information

Location
Onshore  

Work environment
Site and office

Work area
All

Typical employer
Developer, lead contractor or subcontractor

Applicable project phase
Development / construction / operations

Tasks and responsibilities

A Quality Manager has overall responsibility for defining and managing the quality standards and guidelines for the project including identifying issues during pre-assembly, fabrication, and installation stages. A Quality Manager is typically involved in quality inspections and verifications, providing regular updates to the developer and key stakeholders, reporting and investigating non-conformances and overseeing continuous improvement strategies to ensure the ongoing success of the project.

Example competencies

Qualifications

  • Trade or tertiary qualification in relevant discipline with higher study such as master’s degree in quality management or project management

  • ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 Integrated Management Systems Internal Auditor Training

  • Current Maritime Security Identification Card (MSIC)

  • Current HUET (1-day course)

  • Advanced First Aid Training       

  • Current GWO Basic Safety Training (BST) – Offshore Certification

  • Current OGUK Medical and Chester Step Test desirable

  • Construction Industry White Card

  • E-learning training for service lift model (this training is desirable but will be dependent on the turbines installed)

Experience

  • Experience working in quality management on a large infrastructure project from fabrication through to installation

  • Experience liaising with project stakeholders and maintaining strong relationships to ensure project delivery 

  • Experience in renewable sector highly desirable however other transferrable experience such as mining, or oil and gas construction well received

  • Working at heights inspection experience highly desirable

Skills and knowledge

  • General understanding of offshore wind quality standards and processes

  • Technical skill set with the ability to be ‘hands on’ if required

  • Microsoft suite proficiency including Microsoft Excel

  • Ability to influence and facilitate the development and implementation of standards and procedures

Physical requirements

  • Ability to travel as required to ensure project delivery       

  • Current Australian Driver’s Licence

  • Ability to pass OGUK medical and Chester Step Test

Personal attributes

  • Leadership qualities with the ability to report on and raise any concerns with relevant stakeholders if / when required

  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage and prioritise workload         

  • Excellent interpersonal skills

  • Safety focused, with the ability to promote and adhere to a safety-first work culture

Josh Cohen https://www.squarely.com.au
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