Quality Assurance Support - MEA

COMPANY OVERVIEW

OPITO is the global, not-for-profit, skills body for the energy industry.

With operation centres in four regions - UK and Europe, Middle East and Africa, Asia Pacific, and the Americas - OPITO is driving safety and competency improvements to benefit the industry. We're an industry-owned organisation, working with governments and companies to offer a range of services and products to meet international skills needs and support workforce development.

More than 375,000 people are trained to OPITO Standards every year, across 50 countries through more than 230 accredited training centres. We have a team of around 70 staff with offices based in Aberdeen, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur, and Houston.

We work with our partners and stakeholders to develop targeted programmes that provide people with the skills for a career in the energy sector. In collaboration with industry and government partners, OPITO provides informed guidance on key areas of skills policy for the sector, including career pathways and training opportunities for the current and future workforce.

We gather intelligence and provide research to inform the development of skills and training solutions, build strategic partnerships, connect industry stakeholders, and facilitate effective collaborations to align skills demand and supply around the globe. 

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PRIMARY FUNCTION

The primary function of the role will be to assess if the submitted information meets the requirements of the OPITO criteria and/or the non-compliance identified. A clear understanding of this criteria will be required along with the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. 

To review and finalise desktop information and corrective action information in support of approval for new Centres and the network of existing OPITO approved Centres. This role will be managed by the Quality Assurance Manager, MEA.  

Main functions may include some or all of the following:

• Undertakes own duties contributing to own and team targets and objectives in line with delivering against stated business objectives in the annual business plan 
• Implementing auditing activities, ensuring close out of Corrective Actions and Desktops and any subsequent remedial actions. 

QUALIFICATION, EXPERIENCE, AND ATTRIBUTES (Objectively required to undertake the role)  

Some or all of the following may be required: 

• Degree Education or Professional Qualification (e.g competed apprenticeship) is preferable but not essential 
• Experience in Quality Assurance and/or Internal Auditing 
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing