Regional Quality And Training Lead - Wa / Sa / Vic

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Coffey Testing are the industry leaders for construction materials testing services. Our Geotechnicians are skilled in the delivery of aggregate, concrete, and soil testing services as well as complex specialty testing on soft soils, aggregates, and rock.

We are focused on quality, integrity and excellence in delivery through the capability of our people and we are looking for aRegional Quality and Training Lead to join our Perth team who will demonstrate these qualities in their day-to-day tasks.

The Regional Quality & Training Lead will support the development and implementation of quality practices and training programs to prepare for audits and to continually improve out technicians' capabilities. This role is well supported by the General Manager - WA / SA / VIC and our Head of Quality & Training and is a great opportunity to work with an organisation who values their employees, supports you, offers stability and personal growth.

About the role

This position sits within our WA / SA / VIC region and will be reporting to the General Manager.

Key responsibilities include :

Monthly quality auditing as required by Laboratory Monthly KPIs for each location in the region and identify and report on trends. Review and assistance with close out from NCR's actions raised in the Monthly Lab Audits. Ensure the laboratories, annexes and project sites operating in the region comply with the Quality Management System, and upskilling technicians in their understanding of this QMS. Schedule a 12-month calendar of visits in agreement with relevant GM for auditing, training, competency assessments, competencies, etc. Support the region with NATA audits, including preparing the site for the audit beforehand, aiding and support during the audit and assisting with NATA close out activities for the region. Facilitate the approved signatory process. Work with the management team to build the laboratories scope of testing when identified opportunities arise. Facilitate QAA and proficiency testing for the region. Ensure calibrations are performed as required with a focus to upskilling technicians to be competent to perform equipment checks in accordance with ISO17025. Continuously assess current quality practices to identify risks / opportunities to improve and make recommendations to mitigate these risks and create efficiencies. Collaborate with Lab Managers to identify relevant training needs. Develop training plans for al technicians in the region. Ensure that training material and information is up to date and accurate. Assist with creation and distribution of Standard Operating Procedures and In-house test methods Reviewing controlled documents and uncontrolled wall charts / test methods. Provide post-training support to technicians through regular contact, monitoring progress and liaising with LMs to ensure learning is supported and new knowledge and skills are being applied on-the-job. Conduct regular workplace observations to assess technician competency levels and identify any opportunities for further development and refresher training. Deliver training for technicians to build skills and capability. Complete and maintain training records including updating employee training records. Support the monitoring of external Training (Certificate and Diploma) Programs for completion by technicians. Involvement in the Training Academy, either in person or by Teams. Support to train client staff and engineers as requested. Ensure adherence to all Coffey Testing policies, procedures, and systems. Coffey Testing is offering an attractive salary for this position, and provision of a Coffey Testing vehicle for the right candidate.

About you

To be successful you will have :

Technical ability and expertise in a range of construction materials, with an understanding of ISO / IEC 17025 or willingness to complete. Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment (desirable) or willingness to undertake. 5+ years' experience working in the Geotechnical and Civil Construction Materials Testing industry as a Geotechnician including soil and concrete (aggregate desirable); Minimum NATA level 3; Exposure to quality and safety auditing activities including NATA audits and close outs; Experience in developing skills in others through formal and informal coaching environments; Demonstrated ability to translate technical information into easy-to-understand step-by-step instruction; Strong written and verbal communication skills essential when dealing with a range of different stakeholders; Basic knowledge of adult learning principles and training instruction design skills; High level organisational skills with the ability to problem solve, seek solutions, manage multiple priorities, and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines; High level of integrity, maturity, and initiative, and the proven ability to exercise discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential information; Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel, Power Point; including the capacity to learn new systems; Enthusiastic and performance driven team player and Good presentation and facilitation skills. All successful applicants will be subject to all Medical Assessments (including Drug & Alcohol Screening) and a National Police Check where necessary.

What Coffey Testing can offer

Here at Coffey Testing, we believe that our employees are our biggest asset and we want our employees to experience job satisfaction. We have a range of employee benefits we offer nationally across the business :

Investment in our employee's growthand development through both internal and company funded external training (Certificate pathway in Laboratory Techniques); Additional Overtime, Penalty Rates and Living Away From Home Allowance (LAFHA) (subject to project undertaking); Access to accommodation options (subject to project undertaking); Company Car (subject to project undertaking) Company initiatives such as a recognition & reward program, monthly lab events / competitions and health and wellness initiatives; Supportive and friendly team environment; Coverage by an Enterprise Agreement offering above Award conditions to all technical staff; Additional paid parental leave; and As one of Australia's largest construction materials testing providers, we've been delivering testing services to the transport infrastructure, oil and gas and mining industries for over 65 years. We have an extensive network of permanent and site-specific testing facilities located across Australia, including in some of Australia's most remote locations.

With that amount of experience and millions of tests under our belt – our clients choose us to provide deep insights into the properties of the materials they're dealing with. We apply specialised testing and analysis services, using international best practice and conformance standards to achieve detailed, quality results. We provide independent NATA accredited testing services.

We believe in equal opportunity

At Coffey Testing; we are a proud, culturally diverse workforce and embrace the notion of equity. We value the different talents, experiences and perspectives a culturally diverse workforce brings to our business and encourage you to apply.

For more information on this role please contactthe Human Resources team at (emailprotected) .

No applications will be accepted via email.

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