Job Description

Purpose: To oversee the activity of the quality assurance department and staff, developing, implementing, and maintaining a system of quality and reliability testing for the organization's products and/or development processes. To oversee site inspections and quality checks on substation projects; be responsible for the organization, implementation, and scheduling of quality checks on equipment (power transformers, HV and MV switchgear, cabling, protection and control panels and equipment, battery chargers and batteries, civil scope (control buildings, fencing, substation platforms and structural steelwork)

Reporting to: Project Manager

Qualifications/ Experience:

Quality Management and Quality Inspector Courses

Minimum Requirements:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:

Electrical/Civil Engineering diploma and/or relevant trade test.

More than 5 years experience as a Clerk of Work/Site Supervisor on Eskom Transmission or

Distribution substations (up to 132kV)

Detailed understanding of substation civil and electrical scope (Eskom Transmission or Distribution

Detailed knowledge of Eskom Transmission or Distribution substation standards

Detailed knowledge and understanding of OEM and Eskom Quality Inspection and test Plans

Ability to read and interpret electrical engineering drawings and schematics

Ability to read and interpret civil engineering drawings

Some experience of substation equipment testing, and commissioning will be advantageous

Drivers License and own transport.

Responsibilities:

The major responsibility of this position is to ensure quality of work on substation sites across SA.

The position will involve liaising with Eskom Quality personnel, Engineers, and Project Managers.

Adherence to Quality system on site

Reporting on any non-conformances to the Construction Manager and Project Manager

Issuing NCRs to subcontractors and suppliers in line with Quality system

Ensure that the multidisciplinary engineering and design intent is being carried through the

construction phase, supporting safe, successful construction completion and ensuring

commissioning and start-up success.

Develops an effective Quality Assurance and Quality Control team

Develops plans to continually improve departmental performance

Ensures the required level of Quality during the Construction Phase

Measure and control the Quality performance of the EPC contractor on site

Ensure the custody of engineering assets (tools), including data, software, computers and other hardware and intellectual property

Acquire and develop tools needed for an effective, competitive, and cost-efficient service

Coordinate tools acquisition and development

Participate in the project management team

Manage individual quality members

Manage KPA's of subordinates

Compile all required QMS documents to conduct and control a successful project

Manage the development and maintenance of Quality Management Systems

Develop and maintain system for measuring project Quality performance

Co-ordinate functional quality audits

Manage and report on the quality on all sites

Align the quality activities and personnel to further the project objectives

Ensure processes are in place to upgrade competence and skills at all levels

Ensure that safe construction practices, policies and procedures are in place to achieve targets as per project plan

Support the implementation of site HR practices

Support the implementation of any SHE initiatives

Interpret quality information and initiate and monitor corrective action and quality improvement programs

Provide a handover procedure / system

Ensure the quality produced on the Project is to the required procedures / specifications

Keep up with state of the art in the field of Quality

Control of concessions

Control of non-conformances

Plan, organize, lead, control and develop subordinates' activities, set goals and objectives for the team, monitor, and provide feedback

Conduct and participate in Performance Reviews for sub-function

Personal Attributes:

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to interact and work on different levels

Ability to prioritise and time management

Have good communication and negotiating skills

Good coaching and knowledge transferring skills

Good conceptual and analytic problem solving

Competent in conflict and crisis management skills

Self-disciplined and motivated

Strong team player

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