SQS Coordinator

About us

Worley is a global company of energy chemicals and resources experts headquartered in Australia. We partner with our customers to deliver projects and create value across the life of their assets. We specialize in consulting engineering procurement and construction across the project lifecycle with services extending through to operations and decommissioning. Leveraging extensive experience and AI-enabled delivery we support customers in navigating complexity as they meet todays needs and transition to more sustainable solutions.

Description

The Intermediate Supplier Quality Surveillance (SQS) Coordinator is responsible for supporting the effective implementation of supplier evaluation quality surveillance and inspection programs throughout the design procurement fabrication and construction phases of assigned projects. The position collaborates with Supply Chain Engineering Project Quality suppliers and field inspection personnel to verify that purchased materials and equipment conform to applicable contractual regulatory code and project requirements. The successful candidate will provide technical and administrative directions to assigned inspectors monitor supplier quality performance and formally communicate status risks non-conformances and lessons learned to the project team.

Principal Accountabilities

Health Safety and Environment

Demonstrate behaviors consistent with duty of care obligations to self co-workers suppliers clients and the community.

Coordinate with field SQS personnel inspection agencies and suppliers to ensure inspection and test activities comply with applicable HSE regulatory contractual and site requirements.

Supplier Quality Planning and Procurement Support

Participate in equipment criticality assessments and development of supplier quality and inspection requirements for RFQ and purchase order packages.

Develop and maintain Worley Surveillance Plans (WSPs) for critical materials and equipment with guidance from the Project or Regional SQS Lead where required.

Review supplier bids and quality deliverables including quality plans inspection and test plans (ITPs) procedures certifications and proposed sub-supplier controls.

Participate in selected pre-awards purchase order kick-off pre-inspection and supplier quality meetings.

Inspection Coordination and Execution

Prepare inspection assignments and coordinate qualified inspectors based on the scope location technical discipline and required competency.

Provide inspectors with approved purchase order documents specifications WSPs ITPs and reporting instructions.

Coordinate witness and hold points factory acceptance tests (FATs) and other surveillance activities in accordance with approved plans.

Assist inspectors in obtaining timely clarification of engineering requirements quality standards industry codes and customer specifications.

Review inspection reports for completeness technical clarity and alignment with the assignment scope then distribute approved reports to relevant stakeholders.

Maintain inspection status forecast inspection needs and track inspection costs and hours against project budgets.

Non-Conformance and Supplier Performance

Ensure supplier and inspector-identified non-conformances are documented communicated tracked dispositioned by authorized project functions and closed with objective evidence.

Escalate unresolved supplier quality risks and recurring issues to the Project SQS Lead Project Quality Manager Supply Chain and Engineering as appropriate.

Gather feedback from construction and site teams regarding the quality of received materials and equipment.

Support supplier capability assessments performance evaluations and supplier performance rating reports for selected purchase orders.

Maintain project SQS metrics inspection status reports lessons learned and records in accordance with project and company requirements.

Collaboration and Continuous Improvement

Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with clients project teams suppliers inspection agencies and inspectors.

Identify opportunities to enhance supplier quality surveillance processes and support their implementation in consultation with the Regional or Project SQS Lead.

Contribute to inspection resources and competency databases and support knowledge sharing within the SQS and quality community.

Provide technical guidance and coaching to assigned inspectors. Formal personnel management responsibilities apply only where specifically delegated.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Engineering or Engineering Technology degree or diploma or an equivalent combination of relevant technical qualifications and experience.

A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in supplier quality fabrication manufacturing inspection construction quality or a related discipline.

Working knowledge of supplier inspection management quality management systems manufacturing and fabrication processes and inspection documentation.

Ability to read and interpret purchase orders engineering specifications drawings data sheets codes standards ITPs and quality records.

Experience coordinating source inspection activities and reviewing inspection reports and supplier quality documentation.

Practical knowledge of non-conformance control corrective action inspection release and turnover documentation.

Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to prepare clear reports and communicate technical issues to different stakeholders.

Strong planning coordination and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize competing activities and meet project deadlines.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn project-specific procurement document control and reporting systems.

Demonstrated ability and willingness to travel to supplier facilities and project locations as required by the assignment.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional qualifications in quality management procurement welding non-destructive examination coatings electrical mechanical or another relevant inspection discipline.

Quality Auditor certification or eligibility to obtain recognized auditor registration.

Experience in EPC or EPCM projects and in sectors such as energy mining chemicals infrastructure or industrial manufacturing.

Experience working with third-party inspection agencies remote inspectors and international suppliers.

Familiarity with supplier capability assessments equipment criticality ratings FAT coordination and supplier performance evaluation.

Moving forward together

We want our people to be energized and empowered to drive sustainable impact. So our focus is on a values-inspired culture that unlocks brilliance through belonging connection and innovation. Were building a diverse inclusive and respectful workplace. Creating a space where everyone feels they belong can be themselves and are heard.

And were not just talking about it; were doing it. Were reskilling our people leveraging transferable skills and supporting the transition of our workforce to become experts in todays low carbon energy infrastructure and technology. Whatever your ambition theres a path for you here.

And theres no barrier to your potential career success. Join us to broaden your horizons explore diverse opportunities and be part of delivering sustainable change.