Quality and Improvement Lead

NES Advantage is a specialized in-house recruitment partner to Aker Solutions.
 
Aker Solutions take care of energy assets in a Life Cycle perspective. From the start to end of production Aker Solutions ensures safe operations, optimizes field utilization, and enables field life-extensions. We do business development and execute modifications and maintenance projects. There is a global trend towards decarbonization, and we aim to help our customers to decarbonize their operations and measure their emissions to manage them more efficiently, for instance by delivering brownfield electrification of existing offshore facilities. Now we explore opportunities in the aftermarket for renewables, to deliver offshore maintenance for the renewable sector when the market is ready. Aker Solutions employs approximately 15,000 people in more than 20 countries.
 
Aker Solutions is looking for a Quality and Improvement Lead. The project is based in Trondheim and will be led from there.
 
Position Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement Quality and Improvement strategies (Quality objectives/KPIs).
• Ensure adherence to Project Execution Model (PEM).
• Establish and drive the Improvement Agenda.
• Guide and engage disciplines in quality, continuous improvement, and Lean thinking.
• Lead, coordinate, and report on quality deviations (Synergi) and critical quality issues.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and monitor progress.
• Plan and conduct Quality audits/Quality Walks.
• Represent discipline in Prioritized Package Follow-up (sub-contractors/sub-suppliers).
• Coordinate and follow-up on-site activities (locations/prefab/onshore/offshore).

 
Skills and Levels Description:

• Experience in relevant quality positions, preferably from the oil and gas industry.
• Knowledge and experience in quality management systems, Quality and Improvement planning (ISO 9001 and NORSOK).
• Competence in conducting Quality audits.
• Ability to drive improvement processes and implement changes.
• Proficiency in using improvement tools and in Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with non-conformity reporting tools (Synergi or similar).
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant field. Relevant work experience can compensate for formal education.
• Fluent in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of cooperation, proactivity, and teamwork.
• Strong self-initiative and problem-solving abilities.

 
More reasons to work with us:

• Opportunity to grow your network and develop professionally by integrating yourself into highly competent teams within world-renowned organizations in the energy sector.
• Competitive compensation packages and benefits that include pension schemes and insurance.
• On-going support from our experienced recruitment and back-office support professionals.
• Exclusive access to all Aker Solutions’ project positions in Norway, with access to permanent positions when these are offered.
• NES Advantage is the only company that has frame agreement with Aker Solutions for project employments.

 
For more information about the position, please contact:
Anita Stavrum | Senior Recruiter | NES Advantage Solutions AS | anita.stavrum@nesfircroft.com
 
If you find this opportunity appealing, please submit your application via our website, as we will not process applications received via email. Applications will be evaluated on an ongoing basis.
 
NES Advantage Solutions is Aker Solutions’ global recruitment services provider responsible for permanent and temporary staffing services. As project employee you will be employed by NES Advantage Solutions AS, working for Aker Solutions.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.