Senior Quality Electrical Engineer - Substations

ACCIONA; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure projects firm is seeking a Senior Quality Electrical Engineer for the Central-West Orana project in Merotherie, NSW. This role entails ensuring project quality standards, conducting audits, and providing training to teams. The successful candidate will possess relevant experience and qualifications in Electrical Engineering. The position is full-time with a 14/7 roster and provides on-site accommodation.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivery of large-scale complex infrastructure projects.
• Preferably have Lead Auditor Certificate.
• Experience in managing large quantities of Quality documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor the Project Quality Assurance Plan.
• Conduct detailed inspections and tests of products at production stages.
• Perform quality audits across projects and facilities.
• Investigate quality defects and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Project Quality Assurance

Quality Auditing

Electrical Engineering

Leadership

Communication

Education

Electrical Engineering Tertiary Qualifications

Tools

AS/NZS ISO 9001:2015

ITP/ITR Documentation

Job description

Overview

Senior Quality Electrical Engineer - Substations for the Central-West Orana project. Location: Merotherie, NSW. The project site is in Merotherie with a 14/7 roster staying in Camp. Buses will be set up for pickup and drop off points in Sydney and other regional NSW centres.

We are seeking a dedicated Senior Quality Electrical Engineer to join our Energy Hub (Substations) team, reporting to the EH Quality Manager. In this role, you will ensure the project meets specified quality standards by developing, updating and implementing all necessary quality assurance requirements. You will work closely with Site Quality Engineers to ensure timely review, verification and completion of Quality records, prepare for quality audits, and train employees on AS/NZS ISO 9001:2015 requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist Quality Manager in developing, implementing and monitoring the Project Quality Assurance Plan, including ITPs and ITCs that reflect client requirements
• Assist Quality Manager in reviewing Electrical Supplier Quality documents including Quality Assurance Plans, ITP/ITR's, MDR's, FAT Test reports
• Ensure ITPs & ITCs are reviewed and closed out to a high standard across project by managing systematic monitoring, verifying, and closing of work lots
• Conduct detailed inspection and testing of products and components at various production stages and oversee compliance of fabrication processes by the subcontractors and manufacturers to meet client specifications
• Perform quality audits across projects, fabrication facilities, and supplier facilities, maintaining the project's quality audit schedule
• Liaise with the client's quality department, third party inspectors and Independent Certifier and provide ongoing reporting on project quality issues
• Investigate quality defects/NCRs, implement corrective actions, and report to management, assisting the Quality Manager with quality reporting in the Monthly Report
• Provide ongoing support and training to project teams and production employees, promoting best practices and compliance with company quality policies, guidelines, and procedures

Criteria for Selection

• Demonstrated relevant experience in delivery of large-scale complex infrastructure projects
• Electrical Engineering Tertiary Qualifications relevant to the role
• Experience in managing large quantity of Quality documentation
• Preferably have Lead Auditor Certificate
• Experienced within an Electrical construction-based project, including processes for installation, testing and commissioning of substations and switching stations
• Proven leadership in delivering quality objectives
• Demonstrated ability to motivate/manage multi-disciplinary teams
• Strong communication and sound negotiation skills

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Location

Merotherie, New South Wales, Australia (project site). The roster is 14/7 with on-site accommodation; buses arranged for travel to Sydney and other NSW centres.

Additional information

We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you believe you bring the capabilities to succeed in this role, we'd love to hear from you. We look forward to continuing to build our supportive workplace together.

Please note: This position is being delivered as part of a joint venture between two organisations. Your employment may be with either of the parent companies, and this will be confirmed during the recruitment process.

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