Quality Assurance Lead

We require the immediate start of a Quality Assurance Lead to join our team in Geelong on a casual basis for upcoming turnaround events.

This opportunity will see you join a reputable company with a highly experienced team who work together to develop and provide solutions for our customers.

We work on challenging and exciting projects that shape the way we evolve, adapt and transform the industries we work in. We rally together, drawing on the diverse skills across our teams and create environments where great ideas are heard.

**About the Role**:

- The position will see you responsible for the development, implementation and auditing of strategies for the ongoing improvement of systems and practices for the client and UGL.
- Your key responsibilities will be:

- Define Resources' management system documentation formats and structures and methods of electronic and hard copy distribution.
- Facilitate development and ongoing review of management procedures encompassing the standard operating practices of operating divisions and functional departments. Such procedures shall comply with the intent of AS/NZS IS0 9001, AS/NZS ISO 14001
- Assess and report on system performance and facilitate review of system suitability and effectiveness by executive management as a basis for initiating ongoing improvement.
- Maintain the technical library including national/international standards, specifications, common instructions, method statements, forms, checklists etc. and assist divisions/projects to select and where appropriate tailor and/or develop specifications and instructions etc. to meet their specific requirements.
- Participate in the recruitment of quality representatives and inspection personnel.
- Provide quality management training.
- Develop tender quality submissions.
- Facilitate development and implementation of quality plans, ITP's etc. by project/division personnel.
- Maintain a program of review and analysis of product/process conformance/non-conformance and associated corrective/preventive actions.
- Maintain a program of system/process audits directed at verifying system conformance and effectiveness and when required facilitate implementation of system improvements.

**Required Education/Qualifications**:

- Degree or Diploma in a related engineering discipline with post-graduate or similar studies in quality management and/or business improvement techniques.

**Desirable Skills/Experience**:

- Multi
- Disciplinary experience in heavy engineering, ideally including process industries, petro-chemical and/or mining in both prduction and field based roles.
- Work background that includes working in organisations involved in construction or similar with preferred experience in a Design-for-Construction environment.
- Auditing, technical writing, team facilitation, development and delivery of training courses.
- Significant experience managing and leading teams
- An excellent understanding of Project Communications, Documentation and Quality Systems.
- Demonstrated experience in mentoring and developing engineers and other technical staff.
- Strong communication skills (oral & written) including strong negotiation and influencing skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with a variety of people at different levels both internally and externally.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently to organise and prioritise demands, handle multiple complex tasks simultaneously, set and meet deadlines and follow-through within a fast paced environment with multiple and competing demands
- Computer literacy and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office products in particular Word, Excel and Outlook
- Commitment to continuous improvement
- Professional work ethic and behavior

**What we offer**
- Diverse opportunities to grow, back yourself and achieve
- A chance to join a 6,000+ strong organisation owned by the CIMIC Group, one of the world's leading international contractors
- Pathways for you to succeed and the space for you to carve your own journey
- A culture that values diversity and innovation, evolving with market changes and new technologies

**What makes you right for UGL - behaviour/principles**
- Genuine concern for safety
- Capacity to flourish in a high-performance environment
- An innovative mindset and a willingness to challenge the norm
- A belief that success and value are driven by real teams where everyone has a role to play

**About Us**
- UGL Pty Limited is a leading provider of end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services. We are active across rail and transport, communications and technology systems, oil and gas, power, renewables and resources, water and defence markets. UGL partners with some of the world's largest blue-chip companies and government agencies, private enterprises and public institutions. We are a member of the CIMIC Group of companies.
- As a diversified services organisation, UGL appreciates the diversity and ric