Project Quality Advisor

We are Lightsource bp – and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development.  

For over a decade we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonise.  

Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.

Lightsource bp operates with five core values: Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability, and Drive. We seek to attract and hire individuals who share our commitment to creating a safe workplace, uphold the highest standards of integrity, and demonstrate respect for colleagues, communities, and the environment. Our recruitment process promotes sustainability by valuing long-term growth and responsible practices, while seeking candidates with the drive to innovate and lead in the global energy transition. Together, these values shape how we engage, assess, and welcome talent to join us in delivering transformational solar power solutions worldwide.

Lightsource bp (LSbp) was fully acquired by bp in 2024.

What You’ll do 

Lightsource bp is currently seeking a Quality Advisor to support Solar Projects in the APAC region. This person will have the ability to interact with staff and contractors at all levels while taking a proactive approach to quality, safety, and compliance. 

The Quality Advisor must drive the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) and enhance the culture of Quality within Lightsource bp.  Additionally, the position will assist key stakeholders to ensure the successful integration of quality practices and metrics into the business, including at project level, to ensure alignment with long-term corporate strategic plan and drive business unit improvement.  

The role requires supervision of field inspection activity, monitoring and reporting of field installations and the ability to resolve quality concerns with internal stakeholders, contractors, auditors, and independent inspectors.   

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES 

• Support the Quality function across all project activities in the APAC. 
• Monitors project Quality Plans and Inspection & Test Plans.
• Manage supplier and contractor quality on projects.
• Reporting impactful quality metrics on the operational performance across the portfolio of projects. 
• Provide oversight of field inspection activity, monitoring and reporting of field installations and the ability to resolve quality concerns with internal stakeholders, contractors, auditors, and independent inspectors.   
• Assist in the proper review of quality contract requirements for tier-one contractors, drive standardization of the requirements and consistent inclusion in contracts.
• Be a strong advocate for team ethos between the EPC management team, site Quality representatives, and project stakeholders.
• Interface with other departments and supplier/contractor representatives and distribute relevant documentation.
• Develop reports (including key metrics), business documents, procedures, and manuals to support a standardized way of working. 
• Report on emerging warranty and reliability issues and lead cross functional teams to review potential quality or warranty risks.
• Drive quality initiatives to drive cost down and improve project budgets.
• Promote the use of the Global QMS to create a culture of right first time. 
• Participate in new product introductions and ensure quality requirements are addressed and suitable.
• Assist with resolution of Quality concerns (e.g., NCRs) as well as supporting investigations, incidents, and Lessons Learned where required.
• Ability to influence and network with other renewable energy developers, product suppliers, and contractors.

Who we’re looking for 

KNOWLEDGE 

• In-depth knowledge in the implementation and monitoring of Quality Management Systems, Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans, Control Plans, Inspection Checklists and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• In-depth knowledge of project Quality requirements with the ability to predict likely modes of failure and identify predictors of nonconformance.
• Working knowledge of civil, mechanical, and electrical construction trade programs such as Procore.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and other quality standard and regulatory requirements.
• Strong computer literacy and understanding on document control.
• Working knowledge of the MS Office Suite line of software tools. 

QUALIFICATIONS  

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years Quality experience or has an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Must have the ability to travel 30-40% of the time to construction sites and operating solar plants as well as the Lightsource bp Australia offices

EXPERIENCE  

• More than 3 years’ experience as a dedicated quality professional.
• Can demonstrate competence in collaborating with teams, strategic planning, management systems, as well as delivering value-add metrics, driving improvement programs, and providing training preferably within a utilities grade and renewable energy company.
• Auditing experience preferred.

Why you’ll make a great member of the team 

• Presents self- in a professional manner appropriate to the role.
• Interpersonal and influencing skills are a must.
• Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking.
• Articulate, clear, and professional communicator to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills to allow effective prioritization and management of multiple activities.
• Business discernment.
• Strong time management with attention to detail.
• Team player and highly motivated.

Why you’ll want to work for us  

Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow; a place where your ideas and opinions matter. 

Be you

We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect. 

Be responsible

Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity.  

Be recognised

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension and other local benefits. 

Be inspired

Beyond your day-to-day working life at Lightsource bp, there’s a variety of initiatives that will contribute to your own personal development. Initiatives to get involved with including our charitable causes, supporting our solar honey project or our sustainability initiatives. 

Our Core Values

Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do. 

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