Lead Auditor

Reliability, Inc. (RLBY); United States; Remote; USD 4,500 - 6,000; Part time

Job summary

Reliability Professional seeks a Lead Auditor for ISO Management Systems to join a fully remote, project-based engagement in the United States. You will oversee a team of three auditors and conduct internal audits across ISO 9001/14001/45001, coordinating sessions with Zurich and Australia time zones.

Ideal candidates hold a Lead Auditor qualification (IRCA/Exemplar Global or equivalent) and have 3+ audits in the last three years, with strong English skills and US work authorization.

Qualifications

• Lead Auditor qualification through IRCA, Exemplar Global, or equivalent.
• At least three audits conducted in the last three years with team lead experience.
• Fluent English, spoken and written.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a team of three Auditors across their assigned processes and support them where needed.
• Lead opening and closing meetings, presenting findings as preliminary and subject to the audit partner’s validation.
• Conduct the Australia site audit, covering quality, environment, and health and safety.
• Conduct internal (first-party) audits of assigned processes using the audit partner’s checklists, with interviews of up to 3 hours per process.
• Review the team’s findings for quality, evidence, and consistency.
• Deliver the completed checklists and audit report in the partner’s templates within 5 business days of each closing meeting.
• Answer the audit partner’s follow-up questions on findings.

Skills

Audit leadership

Fluent English

US work authorization

Job description

Reliability Professional, part of Reliability Workplace Solutions and a sister brand to Maslow Media Group under Reliability, Inc., connects organizations with skilled professionals.

Our approach goes beyond matching skills to a job description. We focus on identifying professionals with the right combination of expertise, experience, project delivery capabilities, and organizational fit to contribute quickly in demanding environments.

From specialized projects and contract resources to long-term workforce solutions, Reliability Professional helps organizations access the expertise they need.

Lead Auditor – ISO Management Systems (Remote, Contract)

We are building a four-person team, one Lead Auditor and three Auditors, to conduct fully remote internal (first-party) audits for a multinational client.

You will work under the technical direction of an experienced international audit partner, which provides the audit program, checklists, and report templates. The client is planning a multi-year internal audit program, so strong performance on this project can lead to ongoing work.

About The Opportunity

• Engagement Type: Project-based contract with a fixed project fee, with potential for a multi-year program.
• Work Arrangement: 100% remote within the U.S.
• Schedule: Alignment session in late October or early November; audits from November through mid-December 2026. Estimated effort is about 3 working days in total, including the alignment session and reporting.
• Time Zones: Audit sessions are held in the U.S. morning to overlap with Zurich, plus one late-afternoon (Eastern Time) session to cover Australia.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate a team of three Auditors across their assigned processes and support them where needed.
• Lead opening and closing meetings, presenting findings as preliminary and subject to the audit partner’s validation.
• Conduct the Australia site audit, covering quality, environment, and health and safety.
• Conduct internal (first-party) audits of assigned processes using the audit partner’s checklists, with interviews of up to 3 hours per process, including review of supporting evidence.
• Review the team’s findings for quality, evidence, and consistency.
• Deliver the completed checklists and audit report in the partner’s templates within 5 business days of each closing meeting.
• Answer the audit partner’s follow-up questions on findings.

Required Qualifications

• Lead Auditor qualification through IRCA, Exemplar Global, or an equivalent recognized organization, on at least one of the following standards:
  • ISO 9001 – Quality Management
  • ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
  • ISO 45001 – Occupational Health & Safety
  • ISO 37001 – Anti-Bribery Management
  • ISO 37301 – Compliance Management
  • ISO 27001 – Information Security Management
• At least three audits conducted within the last three years, including experience as an audit team leader, with the ability to provide the standards and industries/sectors covered.
• Demonstrated experience conducting internal/first-party audits.
• Experience auditing procurement, sales, and/or compliance processes.
• Fluent English, spoken and written.
• Availability for remote sessions compatible with Zurich time zones and one session compatible with Australian time zones.
• Willingness to sign a conflict-of-interest declaration before interviewing and, if selected, a personal confidentiality undertaking.
• Availability for a technical interview with the audit partner.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading integrated management system (IMS) audits across ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001.
• Experience with ISO 37001 and/or ISO 37301.
• Experience within the energy, utilities, industrial, construction, or natural resources sectors.
• Experience working on international or geographically distributed audit engagements.
• Familiarity with ISO 19011 audit guidelines.

Working Requirements

• Work only on the platforms designated by the audit partner or the client.
• Use a secure device with up-to-date security software, encryption, and multi-factor authentication.
• Do not store client information locally or on personal accounts, and do not enter it into public AI tools.
• Do not record audit sessions without written authorization.

Selection Process

• Screening call with our recruiting team.
• Conflict-of-interest declaration, signed before the technical interview.
• Technical interview with the audit partner.
• If selected: engagement agreement and personal confidentiality undertaking.
• Alignment session with the audit partner before the first audit.

Once you join our team, you will have the opportunity to work with experienced leaders who provide the tools and training necessary for you to contribute to the continued success of our client’s organization.

Compensation

Fixed project fee: $4,500 – $6,000

This engagement is paid as a fixed project fee covering all work through final reporting.

At Reliability Professional, we are committed to equitable and market-aligned compensation practices. The range provided represents the good-faith compensation band we anticipate for this role at the time of posting.

Individual compensation within this range will be determined based on a comprehensive evaluation of factors including, but not limited to: relevant education, professional experience, demonstrated competencies, technical expertise, certifications, scope of responsibility, geographic considerations, applicable regulatory requirements, and overall business needs.