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Hitachi Energy

Project Quality Specialist - GPQSS Norway

Oslo, Norway

Grid Integration is supporting our customers in creating stronger, smarter and greener grids adapted to meet the needs of the changing power landscape. We package all of Hitachi Energy's products into lifecycle solutions enabling our customers to plan, build and operate their critical grid systems that connect power from generators to end-users in industry, transportation and infrastructure.

The Quality team is dedicated to implementing a culture and practice of excellence throughout the entire value chain of the organization, to increase customer satisfaction and improve profitability in a sustainable way. You will plan, organize, lead and monitor all Quality work related to the project and analyze and consider the quality demands of the contract to align them with Hitachi Energy project quality management system. You will also ensure assurance support to the Project Manager in quality related issues in the project to support project objective achievement in terms of quality and customer satisfaction.

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Your responsibilities

  • Develop and hold Quality Induction trainings to different departments to increase the quality awareness
  • Collect quality related contractual and local requirements and implement them in the project quality plan as part of Quality Assurance (QA)
  • Create a project quality plan (PQP) based on customer and internal requirements. Make sure that it is followed and implemented in all the project phases
  • Create and follow-up on the master test plan for supplier and site activities as required. Ensure that Hitachi Energy and customers' quality requirements are communicated to critical suppliers via quality control plans (QC)
  • Ensure that inspection test plans (ITP) and inspection test records (ITR) from suppliers are following those plans
  • Review quality documentations for correctness and completeness prior approval (e.g. test certificates, checklist, etc.)
  • Coordinate and lead lessons learned sessions with the team for ongoing projects and ensure their transfer to new projects
  • Organize and supervise factory or site acceptance (FAT) testing with customers, third parties and governmental authorities whenever required
  • Report Quality related project KPIs, assist and coordinate in audits, as well as improving existing internal processes. Lead improvement projects (PDCA, DMAIC, 8D).

Your background

  • University Degree in a technical discipline like engineering or quality management
  • Minimum 5 years project quality experience or in operations
  • Proven capability in managing internal projects in a large and complicated organization
  • Experience in process management ideally in project business, preferably in the energy, power, or oil & gas industry
  • Knowledge of Petroleum industry standards such as NORSOK
  • Experience in Continuous Improvement projects
  • Knowledge of quality management standards e.g. ISO9001
  • Capacity to communicate, result oriented, speed in execution, openness and listen to others
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to details
  • Fluent in English and local language written and oral
  • Willing to travel to project site locations (approx. 15% of the time)

What we offer

  • Flexible home/office as per local practices
  • Global and multicultural environment
  • Diverse and challenging multimillions projects which aim to build the future grid network for a greener and sustainable future
  • Career growth within or outside Quality and Continuous Improvement roles, mentoring scheme and suited development plan
  • Health Care and wellness benefits according to local models

We are looking forward to receiving your Application and CV through the recruitment portal. Application and CV must be written in English.

Please note that in cooperation with Meditor search we conduct a background screening on all candidates that receive an offer of employment in Hitachi Energy Norway. This to ensure best quality in our recruitment process, according with our company policy.

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Client-provided location(s): Oslo, Norway; Bergen, Norway
Job ID: Hitachi_Energy-JID3-89127
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • On-Site Gym
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Family Support Resources
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • Company Outings
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Unlimited Paid Time Off
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Internship Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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