Technical Quality Lead

Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Technical Quality Lead, based in Aberdeen.

Responsibilities:
* Demonstrate personal commitment to the SHE policy and striving towards zero incident project delivery.
* Act as company primary point of contact with Group Quality discipline
* Create and implementing a company Quality Strategy
* Maintain Projects' Quality Management System to provide assurance that all project deliverables are fit for purpose and conform to all relevant Company Rules, General Specifications, Industry Standards, Legislation etc.
* Ensure processes and arrangements which monitor the systems of the Projects & Engineering organisation and its Contractors are in place to provide a level of assurance that all Group & stakeholder requirements and expectations are being met.
* Develop and maintain a Projects' Quality Plan or Plans as necessary to be used to control the work conducted during the execution of projects and modifications.
* Ensure Projects' Quality KPIs are identified and that a system is in place for Quality Performance Reporting and monitoring.
* Manage the Projects' Non-Conformance process and facilitate lessons learned with continual improvement practices.
* Effectively monitor Contractors and Suppliers to ensure they understand and comply with Company Quality requirements as defined in Exhibit "H" or Article 19 of Contracts.
* Ensure that all critical Quality, HSE and technical feedback is submitted to group via the database
* Provide Technical Quality support and guidance for operating assets.
* Represent Company on industry committees and forums involving legislative authorities and other oil and gas operators. Promote best practice and use of innovative technology including maintenance of the CMS principles.
* Audit when required
* Train, coach, support quality personnel within Asset and standalone Project teams.
* Provide training and development plans for Quality people in company
* Provide Quality input during tenders, clarifications and contract award
* Support Assets with Root cause analysis / problem solving / failure investigations
* Provide technical support for the development of continuous improvement within company.
* Provide Quality assurance for Projects and Engineering that is defined, fit for purpose and implemented in compliance with relevant Company Rules, General Specifications, Industry Standards, and Legislative requirements.
* Act as focal point with Group Quality discipline. Maintain relationship with headquarters to request quality assistance as necessary and provide feed-back.
* Ensure key engineering documentation, procedures and activities are maintained and carried out in accordance with CMS and regulatory requirements.
* Promote Quality management best practice, drive continuous improvement within Projects and Modifications teams and maintain company technical principles.
* Assure and maintain the competence of company and Contractor Project personnel.
* Develop and maintain productive and constructive relationships with site-based/offshore personnel, onshore operations/technical teams and external contractors/vendors

Experience & Qualifications:
* Degree in Engineering/Technical Discipline.
* Significant engineering experience in the oil & gas industry, including offshore/site experience.
* Chartered Engineer status.
* Detailed knowledge of legislation/regulations relevant to discipline.
* Good working knowledge of engineering disciplines, associated technical standards, processes and relevant legislation
* Ability to create positive relations with peers and stakeholders internally and externally
* Proven experience with training and coaching

Contract position

If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: TR/053910.

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