Quality Manager Wind Farm DIDO/FIFO

GE Vernova; Wellington; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flights provided

Accommodation provided

Site vehicle

$75 daily per diem

Job summary

GE Renewable Energy is seeking a Quality Manager on a site-based assignment at the Uungula Wind Farm near Wellington, NSW. You will drive QA systems, perform inspections, witness testing, and ensure adherence to installation manuals and critical-quality standards in collaboration with the site team, receiving lead, installation, and commissioning teams.

The role emphasizes audit-driven quality assurance, NCR management, record keeping, and ensuring on-time delivery with high quality.

Qualifications

• Significant QA experience in windfarm or regulated construction environments.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections and compliance reporting.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems and ISO 9001 standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections from Receiving to Handover at WTG construction phases.
• Issue NCRs and follow up to closure.
• Maintain and manage site QA documentation and records.
• Coordinate with installation/commissioning teams and subcontractors.
• Lead quality audits and manage punch list items with Client and GE teams.
• Support R5 handover process and final submissions with client services team.

Skills

QA Management

Windfarm QA

ISO 9001

Auditing

Education

Mechanical/Electrical Trade

Electrical License (A Grade)

Job description

GE Renewable Energy harnesses the earth’s most abundant resources – the strength of the wind, the heat of the sun and the force of water; delivering green electrons to power the world’s biggest economies and the most remote communities.

We are helping change the world. Will you be part of the global renewable energy transition?

If you join us, you’ll evolve and grow, surrounded by the brightest minds in the industry who help you get better every day. You’ll get the chance to rewrite the rules, work on cutting-edge technology, and be part of a global team for positive change.

RoleSummary

As Quality Manager, you will be based on site and provide support to the GE Onshore wind project team. You will manage and drive the site QA systems, coordinate and execute all QA duties relating to WTG construction in close cooperation with site manager, receiving lead, installation team and commissioning team.

You will perform Quality Inspections, witness testing and ensure adherence to the Installation manuals and critical to quality framework working with installation subcontractor and Installation/Commissioning teams. You will ensure the required quality standards are consistently maintained; conduct quality assurance audits; monitor and record results from the processes and procedures.

In this role, you will have a high impact on customer satisfaction and allow us to deliver on time with excellent quality to our customers.

The role is site based: Uungula Wind Farm located near Wellington NSW
3:1 roster working Monday to Saturday
Initially a 12 month contract with view to extend
You can be a local or DIDO or FIFO to Dubbo anywhere on the Eastern Seaboard
Flights/accommodation/site vehicle/ $75 daily per diem

KeyResponsibilities

Perform quality inspection of components and verification of Quality process adherence at Receiving, Installation and Commissioning phase from Site mobilization to WTG customer handover.

Identify deviations based on specification and drawings; issue NCR and follow till closure

Input to construction inspection checklists related to Quality Control aspects

Verify that acceptable subcontractor quality records are available for all relevant inspection activities.

Compile job site book and assist site team with project completion documentation.

Maintain and keep all quality records in designated filing systems

Actively manage the quality in the Windfarm construction site by inspections, audits and manage Punchlist items.

Manage JSB submission comments with Client, Subcontractor and site leads.

Manage the Punch list completions work with Client and internal GE site team.

Assist Site Manager and Project Manager with section completion and R5 Handover process for final submissions with Client and services team.

Conduct internal audit as per audit plan and ensure that actions are closed

Ensure that process is under control, initiate potential process improvements and work in cooperation with Site Manager and Regional Quality to implement potential improvements.

Ensure all quality relevant project documentation are properly tracked and stored.

Assist the RCA team with site inputs to gather information relevant to the investigation.

Abide by company EHS and quality process/policies.

About You

Relevant trade or technical qualification in Mechanical, Electrical

Electrically qualified & Licensed (A grade electrician) preferably with experience in HV installations (Preferred) or Mechanical trade Certificate

Significant experience within a QA environment in a windfarm company or similar regulated environment

Prior Windfarm construction experience preferred

Experience in Windfarm or renewable energy projects highly regarded

Internal or Lead Auditor qualifications

Demonstrated experience within large-scale site-based construction environments.

Strong understanding of quality management systems and ISO 9001 QMS standards

Experience conducting audits, inspections, and compliance reporting

Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop site personnel

Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

Mandatory white card and valid drivers licence

GEisanEqual OpportunityEmployer. Employmentdecisionsaremadewithoutregardtorace, color, religion, nationalorethnicorigin,sex,sexualorientation, genderidentity orexpression,age,disability, protectedveteranstatusor othercharacteristicsprotected by law.

If you are passionate about working for an organisation that imagines things others don’t, builds things others can’t, and delivers outcomes that make the world better, we would love to hear from you.

For any questions regarding the position feel free to reach out to Natalie at*****@cxcglobal.com.au