About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Lead to join our team in Edgecumbe New Zealand.

Location: Site based role – Edgecumbe

Contract Type: Full time, maximum term

Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will be a valuable member of the team responsible for the planning, implementation and administration Metlen’s Quality Management System on the Tihori Solar Farm construction site.

As a Quality Lead, your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead the implementation of the project Quality Management System on the project site
• Supervise and manage all construction subcontractors on site to ensure quality compliance
• Manage and ensure process conformity with specifications, plans, laws and regulations
• Ensure engineering standards of quality, cost, safety, timeliness and performance are observed
• Provide support, advice and training to Site personnel in quality related matters
• Manage the execution of onsite ITPs/ITCs
• Lead the receipt inspections/reporting for all equipment and materials arriving to site
• Assist the Quality Manager with the management of the QMS
• Coach and mentor subcontractor Quality personnel to assist their understanding and implementation of Quality requirements on a site level
• Support the Site Manager to ensure the compliance and availability of the Final Documentation (as built drawings, quality records, etc) for O&M
• Represent the Quality function of MYT during internal and external construction audits
• Manage the Quality Officer
• Assess subcontractor/supplier facilities as necessary to review their quality management systems
• Contribute to the identification of lessons learned and further development and improvement of future project processes

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Trade School or Bachelor’s Degree in a discipline related to construction, renewable energy or engineering is preferred
• Experience in Quality Management Systems within the renewable energy industry
• Strong team building skills
• Experience with contractual documentation and technical specifications
• Knowledgeable of Civil, Mechanical or Electrical engineering and constructability within renewable energy plants
• Sound knowledge of regulatory, environmental and safety requirements
• Ability to work effectively cross functionally and with multi-disciplinary project teams
• Possess basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word, MS Project)
• Advanced proficiency in Construction Management Software (ideally Procore)
• ISO 9001 (Quality Management System) certification (preferred)
• Driver’s license
• White card (AUS) or Site Safety card (NZ)