About this role
Company Description
SGS is the leading Inspection, Testing, Verification and Certification company.
Job Description
The GBS Technical Reviewer has to check that ISO 9001 and/or ISO 14001 and/or ISO 45001 and/or QHSE second party audit report packs comply with all relevant requirements. The Technical Reviewer’s responsibility is to verify that the audit has been conducted in accordance with all SGS procedural, accreditation and/or QHSE second party audit requirements, including team competence, audit time spent, structure of audit plan etc. and to confirm that the output of the audit is technically appropriate and adequate to support the recommendation of the audit team.
- Check audit report packs confirming that the audit has been conducted in accordance with all SGS QHSE procedural, accreditation and second party audit requirements, and that the output of the audit is technically appropriate and adequate to support the audit team’s recommendation
- Raise queries to the relevant person if any of the above items are not adequate.
- Phrase the queries in a constructive way
- Perform the review in a timely manner (per the target of KPI)
- Use the relevant IT applications as necessary (CertIQ, Digiapp)
- Maintain an accurate and up to date knowledge of:
- specific management system standards/normative documents
- SGS BA processes and procedures as well as accreditation requirements
- audit principles, practices and techniques
- Client Business Sector
- Complies with the Quality, Health and Safety, Environment and Energy (QHSEE) policies and supporting objectives including, but not limited to:
- Demonstrates strong obligation to SGS QHSEE policies, procedures and work instructions by actively participating in meetings, projects and events, completes required training, intervenes in unsafe situations, refuses unsafe work, and complies fully with all applicable laws and regulations related to HSEE
- Perform appropriately and immediately to emergency situations and assists other staff members in maintaining readiness to respond to emergencies within the workplace
- Disposes or directs the disposal of waste generated as a part of daily work performed in a safe manner and in compliance with the disposal regulations and requirements, and in accordance with SGS Environmental Management System requirements
- Reports all incidents, including near misses and hazards, that may affect the achievement of QHSEE objectives in accordance with SGS Incident Reporting and Management requirements
- Efficiently uses all equipment, including safety equipment, and company owned property in the manner intended and reports any damaged / lost equipment to immediate superior
- Maintains a safe and tidy worksite according to the organization’s 5S program and guidelines
- Maintains awareness of the safety and health related hazards and environmental aspects and proposes action plans to control the risks to immediate superior or QHSEE Coordinators
- Actively participates in incident investigations and risk assessments as deemed necessary by SGS management
- Fulfills the requirements needed in the success of the QHSEE Management System
- Recognizes the potential consequences of not following the established policies, procedures, and guidelines, including not fulfilling the organization’s compliance obligations
Qualifications
- University degree preferably in a relevant technical subject (science, engineering, business)
- Fluency in English
- At least 4 years workplace experience in a position related to Quality or Environmental or Occupational Safety & Health management systems
- Successfully passed of at least two Lead Auditor course for QEHS Management systems
- Completed other QEHS management systems and scheme-specific training (e.g. NEBOSH or similar, pollution control officer, etc) would be an advantage
- Auditor or Lead Auditor qualification for QEHS Management systems is an advantage
- Any experience related to ISO 9001 and/or ISO 14001 and/or ISO45001 certification is an advantage
Additional Information
The candidate must possess the following skills:
- Ability to communicate effectively with auditors and BA teams
- A solid understanding of accreditation requirements
- Strong organizational skills and flexibility
- Decisiveness
- Complete integrity and understanding of the need for risk management of SGS activities
- Detail-oriented and meticulous
- Able to work independently and coordinate several activities simultaneously
- Working well under pressure
- Customer focus, delivery and results oriented
Other facts
About SGS
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.
Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.
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What you'll do
- The GBS Technical Reviewer is responsible for checking that ISO audit report packs comply with relevant requirements and verifying that audits are conducted according to SGS procedures. They must also raise queries if any items are inadequate and maintain knowledge of management system standards and SGS processes.
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