Quality Advisor

We are Seaway7, a diverse group of team players, change makers and leaders in the delivery of offshore wind Projects. What we do makes a difference to our planet and the future, by bringing sustainable, renewable energy to the world.

We are looking for a Quality Advisor to join our team at the Westhill, Aberdeen office on a Staff or Contract basis. 

The Quality Advisor position is accountable for all project quality activities within assigned work packages, ensuring that all aspects of the work are compliant with contractual, internal management system, regulatory and legal requirements.

The Quality Advisor will provide quality support and direction to the Project team across all aspects of operations; both onshore and offshore, and in the management of supplier and subcontractor work packages.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Manages and monitors all quality activities and quality performance within assigned project work package(s)
• Supports development and implementation of project quality plan.
• Delivers a Plan Do Check Act (PDCA) quality management approach.
• Delivers quality assurance and control support across a diverse range of supply chain activities, including risk and criticality assessment, determination of QA/QC strategy for supplier management and pre and post award activities e.g., supplier due diligence assessment, kick off meeting, Pre-Production Meetings (PPM) and verification of readiness to commence the works.
• Raises Inspection assignments, resource selection, resource mobilisation and manages QC service delivery.
• Monitoring and tracking of QC inspection spend and budget.
• Proactively supports delivery of Seaway7 predictable performance objectives.

• Supports project performance improvement, including establishing effective working relationships within the project and operations teams cross functionally and externally, with the supply chain and the Employer.

• Supports project quality performance review, trend analysis and identification of areas for improvement.

• Works closely with project team on escalation of quality issues, ensuring that failure event cases are reported and investigated utilising industry recognised Root Cause Analysis (RCA) techniques.
• Undertakes quality discipline reviews on Employer, internal engineering and operations documents and supply chain deliverables, ensuring alignment with quality requirements.
• During quality discipline reviews, collaborates with internal subject matter experts e.g., engineering, electrical, cable and foundation installation delivery, vessel & equipment, to ensure alignment with quality requirements and deliverables.
• Supports quality attendance at internal and external project interface and discipline review meetings.
• Supports development of project Master Document Register (MDR) ensuring inclusion of all quality deliverables for assigned work package(s).
• Supports development of MDR Quality deliverables including quality plan, supplier quality requirements, master Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) and handover and as-built procedure.
• Supports delivery of the audit programme within the assigned project work package(s)
• Quality support for project reviews – e.g., engineering reviews, risk & opportunity and Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) reviews for onshore and offshore operations.
• Support delivery of project team quality training and quality deliverables
• Supports project team with interface management and management of change processes including as built traceability and verification.

• Provides quality input to project weekly / monthly reports.

• Proactive engagement, recording and sharing of quality lessons learned.
• Supports facilitation of as-built package delivery in collaboration with supply chain, document control, onshore and offshore operations teams, including process for works completion and transfer of custody incl. punchlist closeout and verification.

What you will bring to the team

It’s the commitment and enthusiasm of our people that gives us our energy to create change and make an impact for the future. And we want you to bring your personality, skills and experience, powering us to be leaders in offshore wind.

• Knowledge and application of the quality discipline within projects and operations.
• Knowledge and understanding of the quality discipline within the Renewables, Oil and Gas or Heavy Industry Sector is desirable.
• UK Renewables work packages knowledge is desirable e.g., HV cables manufacturing, offshore installation and test / termination, Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) installation, WTG foundations design, fabrication and installation, Heavy Lift Vessel (HLV) operations and HLV installation equipment.
• Degree level qualification or equivalent experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of quality standards: ISO 9000 Series, ISO 10005, BS EN 10204.
• Working knowledge of contractual mechanisms and technical codes and standards as applied in the UK Renewables or Oil and Gas industry is desirable.
• Incident / failure event investigation and reporting experience utilising root cause analysis tools and methodologies.
• Good organisational, communication, IT literacy and report writing skills.

• Capable of presentation and discussion as quality discipline representative within project and operations team environment.

• Qualified internal auditor.
• Proven problem-solving skills, analytical and systematic working approach.

What we can offer you

We offer the opportunity to create a future to be proud of, for generations to come. Whatever the role, wherever the location, everyone plays a part.

And when we say everyone, we mean everyone. Because we believe that it’s our team spirit that makes us special. Whether we’re getting stuck in, overcoming a challenge, or celebrating a success, we always do it together.

Alongside this, we’re continually creating the environment for you to be at your best – in and outside of work. This includes:

• Career development – access to a range of learning opportunities, as well as being part of a culture that encourages growth and development.
• Flexible working – everyone has commitments, responsibilities, and passions outside of work. With a range of patterns available including hybrid, part-time or flextime working, let’s discuss how we make time for what matters to you.
• A holistic benefits package – we pride ourselves in offering a wide range of benefits that support your financial, emotional, and physical wellbeing.

The next steps 

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