QA/QC Engineer - Electrical

Metlen Energy & Metals Plc; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Metlen Energy & Metals Plc is seeking a QA/QC Engineer – Electrical to ensure compliance with project standards within our Newcastle division. The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of experience in electrical QA/QC for power plants, along with a BSc in Electrical Engineering and knowledge of high-voltage systems.

Your role will involve preparing quality records, performing inspections, and reporting non-conformities. Join our diverse workforce committed to a cleaner, sustainable future.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years’ experience in electrical QA/QC for Power Plants, HVDC or O&G projects.
• Experience with completion systems (walkdowns, punch list, turnover).
• Strong knowledge of electrical/instrumentation standards (BS/IEC/ISO/API/ATEX/EEMUA).

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with project HSE standards.
• Support and report to the Site QA/QC Manager on all quality matters.
• Prepare and maintain quality records; report non-conformities.

Skills

Electrical QA/QC

High-voltage electrical installations

Safety regulations

MS Office skills

Excellent English

Education

BSc in Electrical Engineering

Job description

At METLEN Energy & Metals, we are catalysts for a sustainable future, positioned at the forefront of the energy transition while being a reference point for competitive green metallurgy at both the European and global levels. We are a global industrial and energy company operating across two highly interconnected and complementary sectors: Energy and Metals. With a consolidated turnover of €5,683 million and an EBITDA of €1,080 million, along with a workforce of over 7,627 dedicated individuals, we drive success through cutting‑edge technology and diverse talent.

We are committed to embracing new state‑of‑the‑art technologies and advancements, propelling us towards a cleaner, brighter tomorrow. Our positive footprint extends across five continents, creating a lasting impact. At METLEN, we foster a culture of resilience, challenge, respect, excellence, andchange, empowering our diverse workforce to achieve remarkable outcomes.

Job Title: QA/QC Engineer – Electrical

Location: Newcastle. Division: Thermal Power & HVDC. Team: EGL1.

Your role will encompass:

• Ensure compliance with project HSE standards.
• Support and report to the Site QA/QC Manager on all quality matters. Implement and improve the Project Quality Plan, specs, procedures, ITPs, and method statements.
• Issue RFIs and maintain inspection progress records.
• Verify inspections are correctly carried out per ITPs with calibrated equipment.
• Prepare and maintain quality records; report non‑conformities. Inspect incoming electrical materials/equipment and verify compliance.
• Monitor proper preservation and handling of equipment.
• Check cable laying, routing, ID, and terminations. Perform electrical inspections (visual, dimensional, rating/material checks). Inspect major electrical equipment (e.g., transformers, switchgear, panels).
• Carry out loop checks, continuity, insulation resistance tests. Update as‑built drawings.
• Verify calibration of instruments. Inspect instrument installations, tubing, leak tests. Verify fiber‑optic installations. Collect and manage inspection/test documentation; prepare turnover packages.
• Join final walkdowns and track punch‑list closure.

What you bring to the role:

• 5–7 years’ experience in electrical QA/QC for Power Plants, HVDC or O&G projects.
• BSc in Electrical Engineering.
• Experience with completion systems (walkdowns, punch list, turnover).
• Exposure to high‑voltage electrical installations and drives.
• Strong knowledge of electrical/instrumentation standards (BS/IEC/ISO/API/ATEX/EEMUA).
• Understanding of safety regulations.
• Good MS Office skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

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At Metlen Energy & Metals we are proud to have Diversity and Inclusion at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, colour, national origin, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.