Quality Engineer (Site Based)

Linxon Pvt Ltd; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company is seeking a Quality Engineer for a site-based role at Hinkley Point. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with quality standards in a nuclear project, focusing on meticulous documentation and safety. This position offers the chance to be part of a pioneering team in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of NNB quality requirements and systems is advantageous.
• Experience as an internal auditor of ISO 9001 is beneficial.
• Proven experience in high voltage substation quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all quality aspects of the project on site.
• Develop, review, and approve QA procedures and quality documents.
• Conduct audits to verify adherence to ISO 9001 standards.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

IT skills

Education

Membership of Chartered Quality Institute

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Engineer (Site Based)

Location: Hinkley Point, Somerset

Join us!

As a Quality Engineer, you will oversee all quality aspects of the project and will be site based. Given that this is a nuclear project, safety is paramount in all activities. Success in this documentation-compliant role requires meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.

Hinkley Point C is a newly constructed nuclear power station. Linxon will be responsible for engineering, procuring, and constructing all the HV equipment on the conventional island to connect the power generation to the National Grid.

What will you do?

1. Knowledge of HV substation quality standards and associated nuclear documentation.
2. Work with the completions team to prepare, deliver, and revise End of Erection Status Reports (EESR).
3. Develop, review, and approve QA procedures, work instructions, and quality documents, ensuring they are aligned with project requirements and best practices.
4. Issue NCRs where required and facilitate in the closure of internal and client-issued NCRs. Maintain Lessons Learned log.
5. Work with the Linxon team to ensure qualified personnel are present at all M&E inspections.
6. Provide training and guidance to project personnel and contractors on QA procedures, standards, and requirements, promoting a culture of quality awareness and continuous improvement.
7. Foster a culture of accuracy and identify key risk areas for improvement.
8. Conduct root cause analysis and develop long-term strategies to address procedural failures.
9. Be knowledgeable in Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and associated check sheets, able to review and offer timely feedback to contractors.
10. Attend weekly quality meetings with the client to provide updates on progress and completion.
11. Perform scheduled audits of Linxon's documentation and that of subcontractors to verify adherence to ISO 9001 standards.
12. Help the quality manager track and improve KPIs as needed.
13. Address and escalate issues that jeopardize work quality.

Experience Required

• Knowledge of NNB quality requirements and systems is highly advantageous.
• Experience as an internal auditor of ISO 9001 is beneficial.
• Proven experience in ensuring quality standards within a high voltage substation role.
• Maintenance of Linxon's quality management system to ISO 9001.
• Comprehensive understanding of M&E installation and associated documentation requirements.
• Maintain focus and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Preferred membership of Chartered Quality Institute.
• Problem-solving skills: Root Cause Analysis (RCA) / Eight Disciplines (8D).
• Proficiency in IT skills is required.

About Linxon

Shaping energy solutions to empower sustainable connectivity.

We combine Atkins Realis' project management expertise and Hitachi Energy's deep technological knowledge to create a company dedicated to substations - we are Linxon.

Linxon's vision is to deliver the best market offering for turnkey substation projects through world-class power technologies and delivering the highest level of competence in managing infrastructure projects.

As a leading engineering company, we help our customers with turnkey substation solutions in power transmission, renewable energy, and transportation.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to be part of a new company as it evolves and help shape it for the future. If you like new challenges, have an entrepreneurial spirit, and are interested in working with other motivated professionals with expertise in the Substations EPC business, then this is the new opportunity for you.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At Linxon, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds, and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, religion, or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.