Overview
Electrical Quality Engineer | Power & Renewables | Scotland. Permanent position available with a considerable portfolio of works for the next 5+ years. To work with a vibrant, agile and multi-functional team in delivering projects on time, safely, to budget and to the required quality standards.
About Kirby Group Engineering Kirby Group Engineering is an international multi-disciplinary engineering services contractor and leading provider of high-value engineering services to a number of blue chip companies. Operating across Ireland, the UK and Europe, Kirby has become the engineering service provider of choice in growth segments such as pharmaceuticals, data centres and power transmission and distribution. Our culture is innovative, collaborative and performance focused. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to grow and develop in a company committed to developing talent and rewarding performance.
Role Purpose
As the Electrical Quality Engineer you will be responsible for a number of projects within the business unit, providing leadership and expertise and monitoring the progressive performance of Inspection and Test activities. The position will support project(s) from pre-construction phase to successful project handover with all quality control deliverables.
Electrical Quality Engineer Responsibilities
* Lead by example in the areas of ethics, EHS, cultural sensitivity, diversity, teamwork, quality culture and behaviors.
* Establish close working relationships with cross functional departments (Planning, Engineering, Operations, Commissioning, EHS, etc.) including supply chain and client stakeholders.
* Develop & maintain Project Quality plans and Inspection and Test plans to ensure project compliance. Continuously monitor the effectiveness of the quality program and update as required.
* Develop project quality program and provide training to site team for implementation.
* Conduct project lessons learned workshops with supply chain and project team to prevent recurrence of issues.
* Implement Walkdown planning and 2-week lookaheads. Measure performance of planned vs actual.
* Complete incremental Internal Audits to verify implementation of the QMS and the Quality Plan.
* Provide support and guidance with implementation of the Quality & LEAN Construction Policy.
* Monitor KPI (Key Performance Indicators) on planned vs actual, checklist completion, issues / snags, room readiness and system/area handover.
* Continuously monitor the effectiveness of the quality program and support improvement as required.
* Implement a First of Kind / Benchmark program and monitor installations & progress of completion. Ensure Benchmarks / First of kinds are visible to all project personnel.
* Be proactive in identifying areas of improvement and create suitable action plans to improve project performance (Snags, Checklists, Supply chain, Trends, Risk, etc.).
Necessary Requirements Of The Electrical Quality Engineer
* Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent Electrical trade qualification.
* 5 years Quality management experience in an Engineering & Construction Environment.
* HV / MV Substation, Transmission & Distribution Experience advantageous.
* HV /MV Cable Jointing Experience advantageous.
* Knowledge of relevant industry standards applicable to the contract scope of works.
* Ability to lead root cause analysis techniques and implement corrective actions.
* ISO9001 auditor certification and experience.
* Knowledge to scope, plan and execute risk review.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.
* Provide technical and professional guidance for teams.
* Excellent attention to detail and organisational / planning skills.
* Able to create and implement quality control process and procedures.
For more information on this Electrical Quality Engineer / Quality Engineer position or other similar opportunities based in Ireland, the UK or Europe contact the Talent Acquisition Team in Kirby Group confidentially on +353 (0)1 454 0411 or apply in confidence.
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