Lead Auditor - Integrated Management System (QHSE)

Bureau Veritas India Pvt. Ltd.; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Bureau Veritas India Pvt. Ltd. in Mumbai seeks an experienced Auditor to assess client compliance against relevant standards and support integrated schemes. You will lead audits, follow BV policies, and coordinate with audit teams to ensure accurate reporting.

Requirements include 6–8 years in audits, a registered lead auditor course, and knowledge of ISO 17021/17065. Strong communication and time management are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6–8 years industry experience with at least 2 years in conducting 2nd or 3rd party audits.
• Successfully completed a registered lead auditor course based on reference standard.
• Knowledge of ISO 17021 & ISO 17065 requirements.
• Conversant with the terminology and the principles of the relevant standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out audits of clients against relevant standards in line with BV code of ethics and confidentiality.
• Conduct audits in accordance with ISO 19011, BV Management System and BV India Operations Manual.
• Keep updated with regulatory requirements & technologies pertaining to sectors/schemes under audit.
• Manage time effectively across the audit cycle from planning to reporting.
• Coordinate with audit team leader during the audit.
• Report issues to reporting line / back-office / team leader when unexpected situations arise.
• Follow schedules informed by back-office/ client.
• Maintain and protect company assets (laptops, accessories).
• Adhere to terms and conditions of appointment letters.
• Coordinate with technical functions to ensure audit, qualifications and reporting align with LTO.
• Support sales by passing on business leads.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication & presentation

Leadership

Team cohesion

Time management

Judgement

Pleasant personality

Computer skills

Education

Science/Engineering degree

Postgraduate degree

Lead auditor course

Tools

ISO 17021/17065 knowledge

Job description

Long Description 1

Purpose of Position

• The job incumbent is responsible to conduct audits of the clients against the requirement of the relevant standard.
• Many certified organisations having stand-alone certification are migrating towards integration of these. Hence it is expected that an auditor in audit team be qualified to all the schemes under integration.
• The position performs in line with the Bureau Veritas Quality Assurance System, including the BV Code of Ethics and the BV Group policy.

Major Responsibilities

• As a professional, carry out all activities related to profession in accordance with BV code of ethics and confidentiality requirements
• To conduct audits in accordance with ISO 19011, Bureau Veritas Management System and BVC India Operations Manual
• To keep self-updated with latest regulatory requirements & technologies pertaining to sectors/ schemes under audit
• To manage time effectively throughout entire audit cycle - From planning to reporting
• To cooperate and coordinate with audit team leader during the audit
• To report / inform reporting line / back-office / team leader for any unexpected situation faced during the audit. (Examples – less time available for audit against planned due to situations beyond control, audit cancellation, any dispute during the audit on finding etc.)
• To follow the schedules informed and confirmed by back-office/ client.
• To maintain & protect assets of company - laptop and other accessories and any other
• To adhere to terms and conditions agreed at the time of acceptance of appointment letter
• To coordinate with the technical function for ensuring audit, qualifications and reporting is followed in line with LTO.
• To support sales to pass on any business leads coming across industry.

Roles & Responsibilities for HSE

• Must comply the BV Cardinal Safety Rules in all situations.
• To comply company HSE requirements e.g. policies, Procedures, guidelines etc. and local legal requirements on HSE as applicable
• To take care of own health and safety as well as colleagues and others.
• Immediate reporting of any shortcomings on HSE i.e. any incident, unsafe work practices / conditions to his/her immediate Line Managers.
• Sharing opportunities for improvement on HSE aspects

Long Description 2

Criteria for Performance Evaluation (KPIs)

• Professional development.
• Customer feedback rating not less than 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
• No customer complaint on behavioural issues & Avoid any situation conflict of interest
• Adherence to environmental and safety policies of our organization
• Qualify for new standards, Improvement in competency (e.g tutor, 2P, 3P, etc )
• Improve Performance on Soft grading Metrics
• Timely Defect Resolution
• Timely closure of NCRsTimely Reporting / Timeliness in marking of examination papers
• Timely submission of SF10
• Timely and cost effective travel plans
• Utilization Rate
• Identifying the Sales opportunity

Qualification and Experience

• Science / Engineering Graduate / Post Graduate with minimum 6-8 yrs of industry experience with min. 2 yrs experience in conducting 2nd or 3rd party audits.
• Successfully completed a registered lead auditor course based on reference standard
• Knowledge of ISO 17021 & ISO 17065 requirements.
• Conversant with the terminology and the principles of the relevant standards

Skills & Qualities:

• Interpersonal relationship and leadership skills
• Good Communication, Reporting, Presentation, Good listening
• Team Cohesion
• Time Management
• Be able to handle situations in judicious manner
• Pleasing Personality
• Computer Skill