Description
An offshore quality manager is responsible for overseeing quality control, assurance processes, development, implementation, and maintenance of processes. This includes the identification of risks and proposing alternative technical options or mitigation measures. They provide technical advice and support in planning, implementing, and maintaining the Project Quality Management System (PQMS) and other quality-related systems. They ensure that all project activities, including design, construction, and maintenance, comply with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Lifecycle stages
Typical employer
Place of work
Typical working pattern
Education, training and qualifications
Minimum NFQ level 7, in a relevant field such as quality management, engineering, and/or relevant certifications such as the Certified Quality Management certificate is required.
Experience (at least 5 years) in quality management in a relevant industry, such as maritime or construction. Including experience in quality management systems and knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Graduate and apprenticeship schemes are available at NFQ level 7 and NFQ level 4, respectively.
For offshore work, the following is required (may be provided by the employer):
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Seafarers Offshore Medical
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Global Wind Organisation Basic Safety Training and,
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Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW)
Typical entry position & transferable sectors
Highly transferable from similar industries such as oil and gas, energy systems, rail and transport and construction.
