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Overhead Lines Construction QA

KTL Widnes, England, United Kingdom

Jul 31
qa Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time United Kingdom
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About the role

The role involves ensuring overhead line construction meets client specifications and safety standards through regular site audits and quality control. You will also be responsible for completing quality documentation, performing root cause analysis, and coordinating with project teams to drive quality improvements.

What they look for

Overhead lines construction Quality assurance H&S compliance Network diagram reading ESB network experience ArcGIS Root cause analysis Site safety management Communication skills Quality auditing LV/MV/HV networks JSSP documentation My Pole Data App

Requirements

Candidates must have extensive experience with LV/MV/HV overhead lines and a strong understanding of network diagrams. Essential qualifications include a valid driver's license, relevant health and safety certifications such as Safepass, and specific experience working on ESB networks.

Full description

Job Scope

We are looking for Overhead Lines Construction QA from the UK to work in Ireland, To ensure that the overhead line construction work is completed to client specification and in accordance with SHEQ standards.

Needs to Have

  • Relevant H&S accreditation and certification (i.e. Safepass)
  • Full drivers license
  • Overhead Lines experience for LV/MV/HV networks
  • Strong knowledge of how to read a network diagram
  • Experience working on ESB network is essential
  • Excellent communication skills

Needs to Do

  • Ensure that construction works are carried out in accordance with specifications and procedures laid out by the client for the network they operate on.
  • Create and complete a quality audit schedule on field crews on a periodic basis.
  • Ensure that site safety is maintained to the highest standards.
  • You must ensure that quality targets are met.
  • Ensure that all relevant H&S paperwork (JSSP) is completed on site prior to works.
  • Breaches in safety / Quality on site must be reported to the Project management team
  • Ensure any quality issues are tracked and closed out in a timely manner.
  • Complete root cause analysis on quality issues identified.
  • Work with Project Management team and Site Supervisors for quality improvement plans as required
  • Ensure near miss and good catches reporting are met.
  • Ensure that you are compliant with instructions regarding PPE, use of safety equipment and correct usage of tools and equipment and follow safe working practices at all times.
  • Ensure that all required certification/ID is held by you and valid, prior to the undertaking of any work that may be required of you in your expected daily duties.
  • Needs to be willing to travel nationwide in an effort to carry out the required works.
  • Complete As-Built Patrol using ArcGIS.
  • Update ESB via My Pole Data App as required.

Needs to Be

  • Able to take ownership for tasks and responsibilities
  • Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
  • Able to operate in a dynamic and fast paced organization
  • Detailed orientated with proven organisational ability
  • H&S Focused with a strong emphasis on H&S culture
  • Courteous and accommodating to Landowners/Public

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