Role - Quality Engineer
Sector - Renewable Energy (Solar/BESS)
Location - Variable as projects dictate.
Start Date - ASAP
Salary - Negotiable
Benefits:
1. £1,500 accommodation allowance per month.
2. £20 food allowance per day.
3. Access to 4x4 vehicle for work/personal usage plus fuel allowance.
4. Group Health Insurance program
This exciting opportunity will involve developing Project Quality Plans and Quality Control Procedures, conducting audits and inspections, and issuing audit reports.
This Role will Encompass:
1. Develop and implement quality control plans, procedures, and standards for solar PV projects.
2. Conduct inspections of materials, components, and installations to ensure compliance with project specifications and standards (ISO, IEC, NEC).
3. Monitor and review solar panel and equipment installation processes to ensure they meet quality standards.
4. Document inspection results, identifying defects, and tracking corrective actions.
5. Perform pre-commissioning, commissioning, and performance tests of PV systems.
6. Verify the integrity of electrical and mechanical components like inverters, transformers, cables, and racking systems.
7. Ensure compliance with safety protocols and testing procedures.
8. Oversee field inspections, including visual and electrical inspections, insulation testing, grounding verification, etc.
9. Identify and document non-conformances (e.g., defective solar panels, improper installation).
10. Raise NCRs for any deviations from quality standards and follow up on corrective actions.
11. Work closely with contractors and EPCs to resolve quality issues on-site with teams.
12. Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction (EPC), and project management teams.
13. Provide technical advice and quality-related support during the design, procurement, and construction phases.
14. Conduct quality meetings with subcontractors to review progress, discuss issues, and implement corrective measures.
15. Maintain accurate quality assurance logs, reports, and documentation.
16. Prepare and present quality reports, including inspection logs, test results, and NCR reports, for management and clients.
17. Review and approve material submittals and test results provided by suppliers and subcontractors.
18. Ensure all solar PV systems comply with national and international standards (e.g., IEC, NEC, UL).
19. Conduct audits to verify compliance with industry codes and regulations.
What you Bring to the Role:
1. Minimum of three years of prior experience in the solar industry.
2. Strong knowledge of Solar PV Technology, Electrical Systems, and Quality Standards.
3. Ability to convey quality expectations clearly to subcontractors, EPC, and clients.
4. Efficiently resolve quality-related issues and non-conformances on-site.
5. Maintain detailed records of inspections, tests, and corrective actions.
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