Explosive Safety Rep & Quality Assurance Auditor

The Explosive Safety Representative is responsible for providing on base Explosive Safety Assurance to the Quality Manager and Head of Safety Compliance and Assurance.

As an Assurance Auditor, the role holder is responsible for providing assurance against the appropriate regulatory, statutory and business requirements. (Part 145, Part M & WOME)

The post will be established in Qatar at a suitable time to establish and maintain the Explosive Safety Framework. The post will also be responsible for supporting an on base assurance program which demonstrates compliance and conformance to the Regulatory Framework.

The role holder may be required to carry out additional or alternative tasks from time to time, subject to holding the appropriate Qualifications.

Core Activity:

The Explosive Safety Representative Responsibilities Are

• Be a permanent member on the Explosive Safety Committee, with responsibility for, but not limited to: RadHaz / HERO Maps, Explosive Safety Cases, Siting Boards & Safe Guarding.
• Act as the POC for all Explosive Safety issues in conjunction with the Host Nation ESR.
• Keep the Head of Maintenance, Head of SC&A and Quality Manager informed of all significant Explosive Safety issues.
• Provide a monthly ESR Status Report to all key stakeholders (Head of Maintenance, Head of EAPW UK, Head of SC&A, QEAF ESR).
• Responsible for ensuring that no unlicensed facility is used for the storage / handling or processing of explosives.
• Responsible for assuring that all explosives activities are conducted IAW the relevant Licence.
• Support the QEAF ESR with the generation and management of explosive licences.
• Provide support / advice to the Head of SC&A as the responsible person for EaPW.
• Responsible for the day assurance activities relating to explosives and weapons safety at locations within remit.
• Responsible for ensuring personnel involved with explosives and weapons related activities are suitably qualified and maintain appropriate levels of competence.
• Provide assurance that explosives are packaged, handled, stored and transported in accordance with approved data.
• Provide assurance to the WOME & DSA 03.
• Responsible for the annual review and up-keep of the WOME and supporting regulatory framework.
• Support WOME assurance activities on base and act as POC for explosive safety.

The Assurance Auditor Responsibilities Are

• Assure compliance to the QEAF Typhoon Regulations, standards and associated regulatory framework.
• Assist in the development and continuous maintenance of the integrated audit programme and be responsible for conducting Audits in line with the integrated audit programme.
• Be responsible for compiling audit reports, highlighting any issues for escalation including the status of non-conformities to promote timely closure.
• Support managers in understanding the practical applications of regulated material, through effective audit and identification of conformance and non-conformance.
• Promote a positive assurance culture.
• Effectively raise and manage non-conformance through to closure. Support stakeholders with root cause analysis.
• Will be able to refer to regulations and policies for resolving most problems.

Key Accountabilities

• Performance indicators: Assure compliance to the WOME & DSA 03 Regulations. Support Assurance activities by meeting delivery targets and reporting any impact on safety, conformance and compliance.
• Completion of activities: Ensure all Assurance activities are appropriately documented and the appropriate records are maintained on relevant systems (IT / paper based). Compile required reporting, identify any issues and escalate as appropriate.
• Procedure/standards: Comply with the Customers Regulatory Framework and any other Company Procedures and standards, as applicable. Identify and propose changes, as required.

Management System Assurance

• Assurance activities are compliant with the Customers Regulatory Framework (Part M, Part 145 & WOME), including supporting Process Confirmations and independent assurance audits. Support the response to audit findings in a timely and appropriate manner and provide information to support the relevant reviews. Support the implementation of identified improvements to overcome any non-compliance and monitor effectiveness.
• Statutory/Regulatory & Legislative requirements: Able to demonstrate an appropriate level of understanding and application of the relevant Regulatory framework. Support the implementation of any Regulatory-driven changes into the Aircraft Maintenance Organization and Support Assurance activities. Ensure compliance with all other requirements and complete all company mandated training.
• Contractual Requirements: Ensure compliance with applicable contractual requirements, e.g. through support to contract reviews and the incorporation of required changes into Aircraft Maintenance and Support Assurance processes.

Requirements

Explosive Safety Representative

• Successful completion of the Explosive Safety Area Management (ESAM) Course.
• Previous Military Explosive Safety and Explosive Safety Management is a primary requirement.
• Knowledge of Military Explosive Safety is a primary requirement.

Assurance Auditor

• Recognised assurance/lead auditor qualification, complimented with vocational experience acceptable to the approving competent authority.
• Understanding of all appropriate regulatory requirements, including their interaction and application.
• Ability to maintain independence from areas to be audited.
• Ability to support a continuous improvement culture underpinned by appropriate management reporting systems and escalation processes.
• An Analytical thinker with strong detail orientation and has an understanding of root cause analysis.
• Ability to analyse & interpret data trends and understand the impact potential of cumulative risk.
• Understanding and application of current IT systems used for assurance and Team Management activities.
• Full understanding of Maintenance and Training Regulations.

General

• Human Factors- Standard Course Specification.
• E&PW Awareness- Standard Course Specification.
• ITAR Awareness- Standard Course Specification.
• IT Literate.