At Aker Solutions we are committed to helping the energy industry and broader society #PowerTheChange towards a low-carbon future.

We are changemakers and problem solvers with more than 180 years of experience. Our ambitions are high. By 2030, renewables and low-carbon solutions for oil and gas will make up two-thirds of our business. Do you want to be a part of driving the transition?

We are looking for a Senior Quality Adviser to join our team based in our Aberdeen (AIBP) office.

What will you be doing?

• Facilitate and drive improvements, including audits, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), etc. tailored for delivering on our cost ambitions and strategy
• Work with the responsible project managers to ensure the correct Quality mindset is embedded throughout the Life Cycle UK projects
• Work with/Support the UK Quality organization (across segments) to align strategies and plans for the geographical area
• Develop and execute Quality and audit plans and risk management processes throughout start up, execution, and close out of all tasks ensuring that personnel are aware of the Quality Plan and its desired outcome
• Ensure the Quality Management System is embedded within our operations and activities
• Promote awareness, understanding and use of the Management System within all teams and departments in Life Cycle UK
• Take a lead role in the development and maintenance of Quality procedures, ensuring that Quality is embedded in operational procedures
• Act as a changemaker, identifying and implementing opportunities for continual improvement across all processes and procedures and best practices related to Quality
• Assure that all Quality activities for Life Cycle UK teams and departments are planned, organized and executed according to project, company and legislative requirements
• Conduct verification activities of Quality performance such as through reviews, audits, data analysis and management reviews
• Ensure all Quality elements in the Project Execution Model are completed to remain compliant with PEM
• Be an active lead/participant in investigations of Quality Management failures, implementing corrective and preventative actions while recording the process in Synergi
• Ensure Root Cause Analysis is conducted and prepare Lessons Learned on all NCRs raised across Life Cycle UK.
• Reviewing and endorsing vendor documents in respect of Quality Management.
• Assist in supplier selection processes including pre-qualification assessments; bid evaluation, quality appraisals
• Liaise with projects/contracts to co-ordinate inspection requirements in line with Project/Contract requirements
• Performing internal and external Quality related audits for all teams and departments in Life Cycle UK
• Complete the Quality reporting, through Synergi, on a monthly basis.
• Lead on external audits related to Quality for the Life Cycle UK business

We think you should have:

• Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice (RQF) or equivalent experience
• Qualified Quality investigator (8D, 5 Why's) desired
• Qualified lead auditor (ISO 9001)
• Formal training in the ISO 9001, 45001 & ISO 14001 Standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Windows, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of SAP
• Working knowledge of Synergi
• Commercially aware
• Customer focused
• 8+ years working in a similar role
• Demonstrable relevant experience of working in an HSSEQ Department, preferably within the Oil & Gas industry or closely related industry
• Training in Quality Incident Investigation & Root Cause Analysis

More reasons to work with us:

• Professional development and excellent career opportunities with the chance to work on wide variety of projects
• A healthy work-life balance with flexible working conditions throughout the different phases of your life journey
• Competitive pay and benefits with excellent pension and insurance schemes as well as private health services
• Additional benefits including, bike2work scheme, access to Sanctus coaching, contribution to gym and sporting activity
• Possibility to work remotely/from home 1-3 days per week

Interested? Contact us.

For more information about the position, please contact: Leisha Milne, Email: leisha.milne@akersolutions.com



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This is Aker Solutions

Aker Solutions delivers integrated solutions, products and services to the global energy industry. We enable low-carbon oil and gas production and develop renewable solutions to meet future energy needs. By combining innovative digital solutions and predictable project execution we accelerate the transition to sustainable energy production. Aker Solutions employs approximately 11,000 people in more than 15 countries.