QA/QC Engineer - Electrical

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, and change, empowering our diverse workforce to achieve remarkable outcomes.

We are currently looking for a QA/QC Engineer Electrical to join our EGL1 team as part of the Thermal Power & HVDC division of Metlen Energy & Metals, based in Newcastle.

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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Nikolaos.Tsiftis@metlen.com