Group QA Operations Coordinator

Job description / Role

Kentz is a global engineering specialist solutions provider, with 14,500 employees operating in 30 countries worldwide. We have provided Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) services, Construction, and Technical Support Services (TSS) to clients in the energy and resources sectors for more than 90 years. Kentz is listed on the London Stock Exchange (symbol: KENZ) and is a member of the FTSE 250.
Due to continued growth and expansion, we now require a Group QA Operations Coordinator. This position can be based in any of our subsidiary offices globally.

Responsibilities:
Maintain a good working relationship with all Kentz and Client personnel.Coordinate with Business Unit Managers to ensure the projects are adequately manned with QA/QC personnel.
Recruit suitably qualified personnel for the department which satisfy the needs of both the project and the client.
Carry out audits verifying the company’s adherence to the IMS.Maintain accurate records of project and company performance in relation to NCR’s, IN’s, PQI, etc.
Communicate regularly with Business Unit Manager’s (BUM’s) and insure that all reports generated in the QA/QC department appertaining to the BU are issued to them.
Assist and advise wherever necessary in relation to the IMS implementation including the closure of NCR’s and IN’s.
Provide support and guidance for all QA/QC staff in relation to the execution of their duties.
Attend all necessary meetings as required.
Participate actively in the continued development and improvement of the IMS system.
Coordinate and follow up with auditee’s to establish if corrective and preventive actions are being implemented and maintained.
Prepare and issue Monthly reports.
Ensure that all unresolved issues are followed up with the appropriate parties and where necessary elevated.
Act as the facilitator in relation to providing copies of international standards to projects personnel.
Support the tendering process when requested.
When requested carry out Audits of subcontractors and material/equipment vendors.
Recommend and Initiate training for QA/QC department Personnel.
Liaison with Client QA Representatives.
Carry out annual trend analysis of audit findings and utilizing the findings communicate to all concerned parties the corrective action plans.
Recommend, Approve, Participate or Decline in the activities as defined in the QA/QC Lines and Limits of Authority.
Comply with all Project HSE requirements i.e. PPE, work Permits etc.Promote the use HSE practices
Any other adhoc duties as assigned from time to time

Key Benefits
Well supported by this global engineering and construction organisation
Long term rewarding career on offer
Excellent salary package with benefits
On-going professional and personal development
Gain valuable experience on major resource projects

Requirements

Education and Skills
•Degree qualified.
•Trade background, preferably Mechanical.
•Field operational experience.

About the Company

Founded in 1911, SNC-Lavalin is one of the leading engineering and construction groups in the world and a major player in the ownership of infrastructure. From offices in over 50 countries, SNC-Lavalin\\\\'s employees are proud to build what matters. Our teams provide engineering, procurement construction, completions and commissioning services together with a range of sustaining capital services to clients in our four industry sectors, oil and gas, mining and metallurgy, infrastructure and power. SNC-Lavalin can also combine these services with its financing and operations and maintenance capabilities to provide complete end-to-end project solutions.

SNC-Lavalin maintains exceptionally high standards for health and safety, ethics and compliance and environmental protection, and is committed to delivering quality projects on budget and on schedule to the complete satisfaction of its clients.