Quality Advisor

About the Role

John Holland in partnership with McConnell Dowell (Joint Venture) are delivering the Kidston Pumped Storage Hydro Project in Far North Queensland. This is an innovative project that involves the world-first conversion of a disused gold mine into a pumped storage hydroelectric power generation facility in Far North Queensland, approximately 270km north-west of Townsville.

• The project will see the conversion of two existing mine pits into reservoirs, involving the construction of significant underground infrastructure including a large powerhouse cavern, waterway shafts and tunnels. This will allow water to be transferred between the upper and lower reservoirs to generate power during peak periods and returned to the upper reservoir during off-peak periods.
• This project received funding from ARENA as part of ARENA’s Advancing Renewables Program and is a gamechanger for the clean energy industry worldwide, representing an entirely new approach to large-scale energy storage.
• This is a FIFO position and will be on a 2:1 roster.

We are currently recruiting for a talented Quality Advisor to help deliver this iconic project. Ideally, with exposure to major mechanical packages on large-scale energy, power or industrial projects.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Quality Manager, you will be required to support the implementation and monitoring of the quality objectives and requirements. Together with your team, you will ensure risks and other issues do not adversely impact the surety of successful project delivery. You will also assist with the inspection and test requirements.

• Under direction, develop and recommend inspection and sampling techniques, quality control plans, process control procedures, testing and analysis procedures to ensure that products meet specifications and standards
• Document quality issues and performance measures for management review
• Assist with the implementation of the organisational Quality Management System on the project to ensure quality objectives and targets are met 
• Prepare audit reports summarising production and quality issues together with recommend corrective actions
• Identify and report quality objectives, requirements, risks and other issues that may adversely impact the surety of successful project delivery to the Quality Manager
• Provide technical advice and assistance to management for quality-related activities
• Understand compliance and reporting procedures and processes 
• Manage the reporting of non-compliances and ensure dispositions, remedial solutions and corrective actions are effectively implemented
• Review subcontractors' quality documentation and ensure they fulfil their quality system obligations
• Attend inspections to ensure works are compliant with design and project requirement

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or similar; Science, Building, Construction, Quality Management, Project Management etc
• Ideally 3+ years’ experience in a quality representative role
• Quality assurance experience gained on large scale construction projects, with a focus on mechanical engineering
• Major power station / energy / resources experience advantageous
• Experience in developing and implementing project QA management systems
• Passion for developing your career with John Holland and to be mentored by industry experts

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits, including salary continuance and salary sacrifice options
• Flexible work arrangements and generous leave, including 18 weeks paid parental leave
• Career development through technical, leadership and emerging talent programs
• Opportunities to work on some of Australia's most iconic projects
• A diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels they belong
• Wellbeing support and benefits designed to help you thrive

At John Holland, our purpose is simple: we transform lives with everything we do.

We know infrastructure is about people - our customers, our employees and the communities we work in every day. That's what sets us apart: deep expertise, proven capability and a genuine commitment to creating better outcomes for people along the way.

With expertise spanning engineering, construction and operations, we're delivering the projects and services that keep communities moving. From rail, roads and bridges to hospitals and stadiums, we've helped shape Australia through iconic projects. You'll even see us operating buses, trains and trams.

Be part of a team that's up for the challenge of transforming lives.

John Holland does not accept any speculative or unsolicited CV's from agencies that have been sent to our internal recruitment team or hiring managers.