Company Description
Would you like to provide quality support to the development of offshore and onshore wind and solar energy and become an important part in paving the way for Vattenfall towards a fossil free future?
Vattenfall is one of Europe`s largest electricity generators and producers of heat. We operate in Sweden, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands and the UK and are looking into further European market opportunities. Our strategy is to reduce emissions from power generation with a road map aiming at achieving climate neutrality by 2050.
BA Wind is responsible for the development, construction and operation of wind power onshore and offshore as well as other non-hydro renewable activities like solar and batteries projects. We manage the design & development, construction, maintenance, operation and continuous improvement of wind generation assets, safely and with the highest levels of availability and profitability. We also perform the structuring and execution of project partnerships in accordance with overall wind strategy.
We are offering an exciting opportunity to join us as a Quality Specialist in an international environment to advise and support the development of Wind and Solar, with location in Hamburg/Berlin/Amsterdam/London/Copenhagen.
Job Description
Do you want to shape the future?
We are looking for a Quality Specialist with knowlegde of developing onshore and offshore Wind, Solar & Battery projects in early stages as well as assuring the quality in product development for future projects.
You will proactively support the project and procurement management by providing leadership whilst also demonstrating and promoting a responsible attitude towards quality.
As the Quality Specialist your role is instrumental in enhancing quality assurance practices within our development projects. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to implement the Business Area Wind Quality Management System. Additionally, you will drive contractor cooperation and evaluation.
With a focus on continuous improvement, you will prioritize targets and influence industry best practices, showcasing your expertise in Quality management. Your tasks and responsibilities encompass effective collaboration and adherence to Vattenfall's values and code of conduct.
The Quality Specialist role will also contribute to ensure that Vattenfall and their contractors comply with quality requirements as per Vattenfall standards and customer and site requirements.
Some of your tasks and responsibilities will include but not limited to:
- Give independent and authoritative advice to improve and manage quality assurance throughout projects/product development.
- Support the Onshore/Offshore Wind, Solar & Batteries (and Hydrogen) project teams on implementation of the BA Wind Q Management System in cooperation with Environment & Sustainability Specialists and Health and Safety Specialists.
- Support assigned projects and coach assigned project team members to increase Q awareness and support them to fulfil their quality responsibilities.
- Support project/product managers to drive completion of quality deliverables:
- Facilitate quality workshops including co-ordination of risks from previous risk assessments into project specific risk registers;
- Influence and support during pre-work activities, such as reviewing of subcontractor quality management system;
- Support the Procurement process activities by undertaking contractor tender (PQQ/ITT) selection process activities;
- Evaluate contractor submissions against Vattenfall’s internal procedures, such as the Employer’s Requirements and Quality Management System;
- Execute quality audits at potential suppliers.
- Forecast upcoming workloads to ensure coverage across all assigned projects/tasks.
- Align digital documents, update internal IT platforms in preparation for handover to Construction Teams.
- Implement APQP4Wind internally and in external cooperations.
Drive Transformation and Continuious Improvement:
- Understand the business strategies and support the business to continually improve quality performance.
- Bring in and influence industry best practice and promote quality interests internally and externally.
- Continuously evaluate, improve and promote the way of working as defined in the Quality Management System and be a strong advocate for continuous improvement of health and safety within the organisation.
Qualifications
Your profile / who are you?
You are action-oriented by consistently setting goals for yourself and taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of high energy and enthusiasm. You have an adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations. You have the ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions. You have experience in anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders. It is easy for you to build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. You relate openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people. You develop and deliver multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
- University engineering degree or equivalent
- Minimum 3 years of relevant work experience
- Knowledge of quality management systems
- Experience in supplier management, including auditing.
- Ability to prioritize own workload and organize tasks in a time effective manner, excellent problem-solving skills
- Solid knowledge of MS Office
- APQP4Wind knowledge as an advantage
Our Offer:
We offer good remuneration, a challenging and international work environment and the possibility to work with some of the best in the field. You will be working in interdisciplinary teams and you can always count on support from committed colleagues as ‘Ask and Share’ concept is essential for the way we work.
We strive to be the best place to work in the industry with highly competitive pay and conditions and an open and supportive culture. A commitment to a healthy work-life balance aims to ensure everyone plays to their strengths, whatever their background and experiences.
We offer attractive employment conditions and opportunities for personal and professional development.
Additional Information
Looking for a career with growth?
Looking for a role where your superpowers can be leveraged to the maximum and with limitless opportunities for growth?
The scale and ambition of our wind, battery and solar business means you can really find your element with us. We’ll also provide you with all the learning and development you need to expand your horizons.
We strive to be the best place to work in the industry with highly competitive pay and conditions and an open, supportive culture. A commitment to a healthy work-life balance aims to ensure everyone plays to their strengths, whatever their background and experiences.
You will be part of a growing team of 1,700+ colleagues from 50+ nationalities where our positive approach to diversity is reflected in the fact that more than a quarter of staff are women.
More Information
For more information about the position you are welcome to contact hiring manager Paweł Frąckiewicz pawel.frackiewicz@vattenfall.de. For more information about the recruitment process you are welcome to contact our recruiter Anica Zerfuss, +49 40 79022 2141.
We welcome your application in English including CV and cover letter no later than May 7, 2024. We kindly request that you do not send applications by any means other than via our website.
At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to building a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be a good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation. Click here for further information.
The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a pre-employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall and will be performed by a third party, Validata.
Since Vattenfall is a part of the Swedish critical infrastructure, many of our services are security classed. If this position is security classified the final candidates might be subject to a security vetting process, according to Swedish legislation.
We look forward to receiving your application!
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