QA/QC Officer at RusselSmith Group

Description

Quality Assurance & Control Functions
• Coordinate testing, calibration and inspection activities in accordance with the approved specifications/procedures
• Assist in ensuring that all quality requirements are understood by employees and third parties.
• Assist in receiving and inspection of procured items and completed/installed project(s) of third parties/contractors in accordance with the approved specifications
• Ensure that non-conformance reports are regularly collected and reported.
• Monitor the quality control activities in line with the established quality control procedure.
• Assist in vendor survey and evaluation
• Refer and resolve any quality issues that may arise in consultation with the QA/QC Coordinator
• Assist QA/QC Coordinator in the preparation of weekly and monthly quality reports.
• Assist with creation, control and change/review of manuals, procedures and forms
• Assist with the coordination of action audit, quarterly audit and implementation of quarantine processes

Administration Functions
• Assist with organizing meeting and circulate meeting agendas
• Ensure proper file management of the department
• Other duties as assigned

Skills Required
• Minimum 1 year related experience is an added advantage
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2008 and OSHAS 18001 / ISO 14001 standards is an added advantage.
• Experience in risk assessments, HSE Audits/Meetings/Inspections, HSE Training, HSE Performance Reporting, First-Aid, and Accident Investigation.
• Knowledge of OSHA requirements and of the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for various hazards.
• Excellent organizational skills and able to interact with all levels of personnel within the organization and third parties.
• Able to liaise effectively with representatives of relevant authorities, consultants, and subcontractors on quality and safety matters.
• Fluency in written and verbal English is essential.
• Interpersonal Skills—the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
• Data Analysis skills using Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
• Ability to work with spreadsheets
• Quality control—the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Safety and security—the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.

Educational Qualification
• A university degree/HND in science discipline is desirable.

Physical demands of the job

• Occasional travel by airplane and automobile in conducting business is necessary.
• Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for communication is essential.
• Sitting for extended periods is common.
• Hearing and vision within normal ranges is essential for normal conversations, to receive ordinary information and to prepare or inspect documents.
• No heavy lifting is expected. Exertion of up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally may be required.
• Good manual dexterity for the use of common office equipment such as computer, calculator, copiers, and FAX machines.

Work environment
The job is performed indoors in a traditional office setting. Activities include extended periods of sitting and extensive work at a computer monitor and/or calculator.