Project Quality Lead

  Professional | Full-Time  | Quality, Health, Safety and Environment

Vestas Australia is excited to announce a dynamic new opportunity that promises to elevate project quality and foster exceptional stakeholder engagement. As a Project Quality Lead, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping the future of our projects. This position revolves around implementing the Project Quality Management Plan, addressing nonconformances, executing our audit program, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. You’ll be the go-to advisor for the project team on all things quality, ensuring we not only meet but exceed expectations. Join us and make a significant impact on our projects and partnerships!

This position forms part of the ANZ CPX Projects team and provides Quality support to ensure projects satisfy Vestas and client expectations while complying with relevant codes and standards.

CPX Quality>Regional CPX Quality APAC>CPX Quality ANZ

Responsibilities:

• Ensure Quality related project requirements are identified and met (statutory, regulatory, industry standards, Vestas, and client expectations)
• Act as the focal point for project Quality issues
• Promote awareness of Quality principles and concepts across the project
• Develop, maintain, and implement project Quality Management Plans (QMP)
• Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate Quality across all CPX project phases
• Liaise with the Client Quality Representative as appropriate
• Monitor, report, and track project Quality KPIs and performance
• Attend project kickoff and regular progress meetings
• Provide regular Quality reporting as required
• Manage project nonconformances, conduct root cause analysis, and track corrective and preventive actions to ensure learnings are embedded Plan and conduct internal project audits
• Participate in subcontractor evaluations and performance audits
• Coordinate client audits and inspections
• Support inspection coordination for project materials and equipment
• Review supplier and subcontractor Quality documentation (eg. quality plans, ITPs, verification records)
• Assist in developing and approving Quality related documentation
• Verify the completeness of documentation for handover to the client and Service team
• Contribute to Regional Quality improvement projects (eg. QIP, PR, etc)
• Drive the implementation of project continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure closure of all Quality requirements for project closeout
• Provide Quality input to project lessons learned

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering or relevant discipline (essential)
•  QMS Auditor Qualification by recognised industry body (essential)
•  Membership of CQI or country specific industry body (desirable)
•  GWO Basic Safety Training (desirable)

Competencies:
Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role within the energy industry
•  Applied knowledge of quality assurance and inspection within the energy industry
•  Exposure to wind industry desirable but not mandatory

What We Offer:

• A strong focus on internal development of our key talent where you can grow your career and access  a global internal HR network of centers of excellence
• A commitment to flexibility
• An opportunity to work with the world leader in wind energy.
• The opportunity to further develop your skills and professional development.
• Global career progression prospects.
   

Our Benefits

• Join the World's Leading Wind Energy Solutions Provider
• Excellent Career Development opportunities both Nationally and Globally
• A workplace that embraces Diversity and Inclusion
• Flexible workplace arrangements
• 18 weeks Paid Carers Leave
• Employee Assistance Program

Vestas is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to attracting, retaining and developing our people. Applications are encouraged from all sectors of the community and we strongly encourage applications from those who identify as being Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

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DEIB Statement
At Vestas, we recognise the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We specialize in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than our competitors in the renewable energy arena. We consider ourselves forerunners within the industry, as Vestas continuously aims to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, Vestas has an unmatched history demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 30,000 employees globally, Vestas is a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives, and gives everyone equal access to opportunity. 
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.