Role - Quality Engineer
Sector - Renewable Energy (Solar/BESS)
Location - Variable as projects dictate.
Start Date - ASAP
Salary - Negotiable
Benefits:
* £1,500 accommodation allowance per month.
* £20 food allowance per day.
* Access to 4x4 vehicle for work/personal usage plus fuel allowance.
* 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
* Develop and implement quality control plans, procedures, and standards for solar PV projects.
* Conduct inspections of materials, components, and installations to ensure compliance with project specifications and standards (ISO, IEC, NEC).
* Monitor and review solar panel and equipment installation processes to ensure they meet quality standards.
* Document inspection results, identifying defects, and tracking corrective actions.
* Perform pre-commissioning, commissioning, and performance tests of PV systems.
* Verify the integrity of electrical and mechanical components like inverters, transformers, cables, and racking systems.
* Ensure compliance with safety protocols and testing procedures.
* Oversee field inspections, including visual and electrical inspections, insulation testing, grounding verification, etc.
* Identify and document non-conformances (e.g., defective solar panels, improper installation).
* Raise NCRs for any deviations from quality standards and follow up on corrective actions.
* Work closely with contractors and EPCs to resolve quality issues on-site with teams
* Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction (EPC), and project management teams.
* Provide technical advice and quality-related support during the design, procurement, and construction phases.
* Conduct quality meetings with subcontractors to review progress, discuss issues, and implement corrective measures
* Maintain accurate quality assurance logs, reports, and documentation.
* Prepare and present quality reports, including inspection logs, test results, and NCR reports, for management and clients.
* Review and approve material submittals and test results provided by suppliers and subcontractors.
* Ensure all solar PV systems comply with national and international standards (e.g., IEC, NEC, UL).
* Conduct audits to verify compliance with industry codes and regulations.
What you Bring to the Role
* Minimum of three years of prior experience in the solar industry
* Strong knowledge of Solar PV Technology, Electrical Systems and Quality Standards
* Ability to convey quality expectations clearly to subcontractors, EPC and clients
* Efficiently resolve quality-related issues and non-conformances on-site
* Maintain detailed records of inspections, tests and corrective actions
Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.