QA/QC Manager (Baku)

Do you enjoy a challenge? Do you want to make a difference? Are you ready to engineer change within the industry and wider community? 

At PD&MS, we’re determined to help drive the change that our world needs to see. To support current and new customers to be part of the energy transition, through future-friendly solutions. Please note this role is available to Azerbaijani citizens only. 

You can be part of our vision!

Working Pattern: Employee Contract / Full Time

Main responsibilities:

Quality Assurance

• Management of Quality Assurance and Quality control related projects to meet company/customer contractual requirements
• Oversee the QA processes to ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements
• Address customer complaints and issues related to quality

 Customer Focus

• Oversee the promotion of awareness of customer requirements
• Management of any customer requirements in the collating and reporting of Quality specific KPI’s
• Provide Quality Leadership to the overall Project Team
• Oversee the day to day activities carried out by the QA / QC resources assigned to the project

Supplier Quality Management

• Carry out external vendor audit and evaluation using a risk based approach on criticality of the provision of product and people and any commercial implications
• Evaluate and monitor supplier quality performance
• Maintain supplier quality standards and agreements

Audits and Incident Investigation

• Lead Quality Investigations, ensuring that methods of investigation and reporting appropriate to the incident are utilised; ensure that lessons are established and learned and that all personnel benefit from these lessons
• Development and management of project related internal and external audit programme

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of quality procedures, audits, and inspections
• Prepare and present quality reports to senior management
• Ensure traceability of quality records and documentation

Engagement and Collaboration

• Develop Quality Initiatives to ensure widespread acceptance and adoption of best practice.
• Liaise with all PD&MS personnel, both onshore and offshore, and provide advice, guidance and support on all aspects and matters concerning Quality Management
• Ensure all new project personnel receive a project Quality induction which includes navigation of the company and customer IMS
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure quality standards are integrated into all processes

Continuous Improvement

• Analyse quality data and metrics to identify trends and areas for improvement

• Facilitate root cause analysis and implement corrective actions

• A degree in a relevant subject - Preferred
• HND or equivalent in an appropriate discipline.
• Lead Auditor (IRCA) certificate to one of the recognised standards.
• Significant demonstrable experience in a similar position.
  
• Detailed working knowledge for QA/QC related ISO standards
• Developed technical knowledge and understanding of execution methodology
• Understanding of contractual, commercial and cost issues.
• Demonstrable experience in conducting audits, investigations and root cause analysis.
• Competent in the use of MS Office applications
• Demonstrable experience in the preparation, development and delivery of Quality assurance training 
• Demonstrable experience in risk management
• Experience in managing and developing others
• Ability to prioritise workload.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Excellent written and spoken English

PD&MS has been engineering solutions in the energy industry and beyond since 2002, our ability to combine innovative ideas with technical expertise sets us apart. A flexible, full-service provider committed to supporting the energy transition, we deliver high-quality project work across the entire lifecycle of assets within the oil and gas, renewables, and nuclear sectors. But whoever we work with, it’s the energy, professionalism and purpose of our people that really makes the difference.

Be who you’re meant to be, with PD&MS

We firmly believe in a work culture in which: individual differences are a source of collective strength and pride; everybody can perform to the best of their abilities and on a level playing field; and all colleagues feel they’re part of our team and their voices will be heard.  We’re already heartened by the diversity within our organisation, but we recognise that there’s always more we can do to improve further.  We welcome applications from all persons regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran, or disability status.

We’re energised by the prospect of operating successfully today, tomorrow, and far into the future. But we’re also driven to ensure that our business activities are conducted in socially responsible, morally acceptable, and sustainable ways.