Field Quality Assurance and Control Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled professional to join our team as a Quality Assurance and Control Engineer. This role involves ensuring that all field engineering processes meet regulatory and safety standards, align with project goals, and adhere to quality best practices.

• Quality Assurance:
• Develop and implement field quality assurance plans, procedures, and standards to ensure project compliance with industry regulations or best practices.
• Conduct field inspections and audits to monitor the quality of work performed by field teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Identify and resolve quality issues by coordinating with engineering and field teams to implement corrective actions.
• Audit and maintain project quality records.
• Monitor supplier quality performance, including making recommendations to senior leadership for actions for underperforming suppliers.
• Assist in the preparation and conduct of any quality trials and prepare associated records, procedure, registers.
• Oversee the development and approval of non-destructive test procedures by sub-contractors and maintain records.
• Participate in the assessment of tenders submitted by contractors and other suppliers and their ability to comply with the quality conditions outlined in the contract and prequalification requirements.
• Undertake technical review of client specifications with respect to QC issues and make recommendations as required.
• Develop inspection and test plans (ITPs) ensuring they meet head contract requirements.
• Audit and amend QC processes as required to respond to changes in specifications and/or drawings that may arise ensuring that inspection and test plans are adjusted to suit.
• Collect data from verification documents.
• Represent the organization with respect to QA/QC issues with the client.
• Manage field inspection activities.
• Undertake internal reviews of QC areas on the project.
• Develop and manage project QA/QC audit schedule.
• Implement data collection processes including manual and electronic systems.
• Prepare procedures as necessary.
• Control the issue and recovery of all QC instruments on the project.
• Maintain a register of QC instruments including calibration status.
• Engineering Management:
• Lead efforts to address design or engineering issues identified during project construction and commissioning phases.
• Collaborate with project management, design, and product teams to ensure that field engineering solutions are practical, cost-effective, and meet customer requirements.
• Review and approve field engineering plans, designs, and specifications to ensure compliance with project requirements and quality standards.
• Project Management:
• Oversee field projects from initiation to completion, ensuring that they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Coordinate with project managers, contractors, and suppliers to ensure seamless execution of field activities.
• Monitor project progress and prepare regular reports for senior management, highlighting any risks or issues.
• Compliance:
• Ensure that all field operations adhere to safety regulations and environmental standards.
• Conduct quality audits (e.g., ISO 9001) and risk assessments to identify potential hazards and implement preventive measures.
• Stay updated with industry standards, regulations, and best practices, ensuring that the organization remains compliant.
• Stakeholder Communication:
• Serve as the point of contact for clients, vendors, and internal stakeholders regarding field quality and engineering matters.
• Provide technical support and expertise to customers, addressing any concerns related to quality or field performance.
• Continuous Improvement:
• Identify opportunities for process improvement in field operations and engineering practices.
• Lead initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve the quality of construction & field testing.

We value diversity and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities to applicants from various backgrounds. We encourage collaboration through diverse perspectives, fostering an environment where individuals can thrive.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Electrical or Civil) or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience in engineering, quality assurance, or project management, with at least 1 year of PV or BESS project experience preferred.
• Deep knowledge of quality assurance methodologies, engineering standards, and industry regulations.
• Proven experience in managing field operations.
• Certification in quality management (e.g., Six Sigma, ISO 9001) is a plus.
• ISO9001 awareness and implementation experience.
• Excellent auditing skills and formal audit qualification.
• Previous experience/exposure to the ISO 9001 accreditation processes.
• Working knowledge of construction safety digital platforms (e.g., Procore).
• White card.
• Excellent communication, people skills, and emotional intelligence.
• Organization skills, attention to detail, a desire for efficiency.
• Technical Expertise: In-depth knowledge of engineering principles relevant to BESS projects, field operations, and quality assurance practices.
• Problem-solving: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in the field.
• Experience in document control processes and procedures.
• Excellent planning, organisational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and good administration skills.
• Initiative and follow-up skills.
• Willingness to travel (~10% of the time; the rest of the time will be on site).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends or holidays, if required.
• Comfortable in fast-paced, rapid-growth environments.
• A passion for sustainability, our mission, and our vision is a bonus.