Electrical Quality Inspector

At Proconics Newfields we are passionate about what we do, and we are passionate about our people. If you are a qualified, hard-working individual, aspiring to grow your career, we invite you to apply for the advertised vacant position.

Purpose of the position:

Proconics has been shortlisted for several renewable projects in South Africa. Proconics is looking for a reliable Quality Control Inspector be responsible for the organization, implementation, and scheduling of quality checks on equipment, evaluates and verifies the work performed against the work plan, specifications and standards, records/reports findings and concerns, and specifies corrective actions.

Qualifications/Experience:

• To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:
• Electrical Engineering diploma and/or relevant trade test
• Minimum 6 years construction experience
• Professional Registration
• Postgraduate degree is an added advantage
• Experience in one or more of the following market segments:
• Renewable energy electrical balance of plant project
• Independent Power Producers (IPP)
• Transmission and Distribution
• Experience in Substation and Overhead line projects.
• Knowledge of applicable health, safety and environment codes, standards, and legislation
• Ability to read and interpret electrical engineering drawings, and schematics.
• Experience of substation equipment testing, and commissioning will be advantageous.
• Understanding Electrical construction requirements.
• Ability to develop and manage non-conformance, defects, and including root cause analysis.
• Understanding of ISO 9001, familiar with SANS/IEC Codes and Eskom standards.

Required Outputs and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the general day-to-day support and onsite inspections of Electrical engineering of the relevant Project.
• Ensuring technical compliance Electrical engineering and with Site documents.
• Electrical site interface with the Client and End-Client.
• Site Electrical inputs and quality inspections.
• Ensures a safe working environment, compliance to safety standards, and adheres to regulatory compliance.
• Review the contractor’s quality documents as per approved Quality Management requirements.
• Read and evaluate IFC drawings during construction and installation.
• Ensures the construction work is performed per Quality procedures, and the terms and conditions of the contract.
• Detect possible Electrical quality problems before or during the works and assist in problem-solving by coordinating with the Quality Manager.
• Review and reconcile Construction Method Statements, Quality Control Plans, Check Sheets and Site records to ensure design standards are being met.
• Raise Technical Queries to the Engineering team for any ambiguity on design, unspecified materials, the discrepancy in the drawings.
• Monitoring of all site construction, quality checks during construction, and performing inspection of the materials / components and checking / inspection of all completed construction.
• Checking that the construction and assembly work is properly carried out, ensuring that the applicable standards and procedures are complied with.
• Review the contractor’s documenting design changes emerging on site and reporting them to the Quality Manager for the preparation of the as-built drawings and quality Dossier.
• Identify and supervise non-conformities, and corrective actions.
• Reporting on any Non-conformances to the Construction Manager and Quality Manager.
• Electrical Non-conformance and change request reviews.
• Generate the punch list for the defects noticed during Electrical inspections.

Support and facilitate in project closeout phase to ensure smooth handover to the End-Client.

Personal Attributes

• Capable of working in a diverse team
• Willingness to look at a problem from a varied perspective to uncover ideal solution. • Be able to pay attention to detail.
• Able to work under high pressure situations.
• Self-starter, who takes ownership of problems.
• Ability to interact and work on different levels.
• Ability to prioritize and time management.
• Have good communication and negotiating skills.
• Good coaching and knowledge transferring skills.
• Competent in conflict and crisis management skills.
• Self-disciplined and motivated.
• Willing to travel and work on various sites.
• Strong team player.

Should you see yourself advancing in an exciting company such as Proconics Newfields, forward your CV stating the reference number as well as the name of the position in the subject line to: Email: [email protected]