Quality Manager

at  Vattenfall

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.

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.

• 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.