Quality Engineer

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