Source description
About the role
Vendor Qualification Assessment Conduct technical and quality due diligence of: Battery OEMs PCS/Inverter suppliers BMS providers Container/system integrators Fire suppression vendors HVAC suppliers Perform factory audits covering: Manufacturing capability Quality Management System (ISO-9001 etc) Testing laboratories Traceability systems Supply chain maturity Quality Assurance Planning (QAP / ITP Ownership) Develop and finalize: Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) Inspection Test Plans (ITP) Hold/Witness points Sampling strategy Acceptance criteria Align technical specs with: Contract guarantees Warranty clauses Grid performance requirements Safety regulations Manufacturing Phase Quality Control Oversee Quality During Production Of: Battery cells Modules Racks Containers PCS EMS/BMS panels Auxiliary systems Activities Include: Inline production monitoring Root cause review of deviations Review of manufacturing documentation Approval of process changes Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) PDI Lead Or Witness: FAT at OEM factories Functional performance testing Safety validation Protection checks Thermal performance tests Charge/discharge verification Pre-Dispatch Inspection (PDI) Logistics Release Verify readiness before shipment: Test reports Certifications Serial number traceability Packing transport compliance Issue dispatch clearance Site QA/QC Installation Oversight Coordinate With Project Team To Ensure: Proper installation practices Cable terminations Grounding earthing HVAC installation quality Fire detection suppression installation Container sealing ingress protection Conduct: Site inspections NCR issuance closure Punch-point management Commissioning MDCC Quality Closure Lead Quality Sign-off During: SAT (Site Acceptance Testing) Functional integration testing Grid synchronization readiness Performance guarantee validation Responsible For: Mechanical Completion Certificate (MCC) Mechanical Completion Document Closeout (MDCC) Final Quality Dossier Post-Commissioning Quality Management Track early-life failures Support warranty claims Lead root-cause analysis Interface with OEM for defect rectification Monitor degradation performance KPIs Equipment Scope Under QA Control Candidate Must Understand Quality Aspects Of: Battery System Cells (LFP/NMC) Modules Racks Containerized BESS Power Systems PCS/Inverters Transformers Switchgear Protection systems Control Safety BMS EMS/SCADA Fire suppression Thermal management Gas detection HVAC Balance of Plant Cables Earthing Auxiliary AC/DC systems Stakeholder Coordination Internal: Engineering Team Procurement Projects Commissioning OM / Asset Management External: BESS OEMs Independent Engineers Third-Party Inspectors Certification Agencies EPC Contractors Insurers Lenders (Technical Advisors) Documentation Quality Systems Ownership Responsible For: QAP / ITP management FAT/SAT reports Inspection reports NCR/CAR tracking Root Cause Analysis Lessons Learned database Quality dashboards for management Standards Compliance Exposure Knowledge Of: IEC standards for BESS UL 9540 / UL 9540A NFPA Fire Codes ISO 9001 Quality Systems Grid compliance standards Safety environmental regulations Education Qualification Mandatory Tech / BE Electrical / Mechanical / Energy / Instrumentation Preferred Energy Storage experience Certified Quality Engineer / Six Sigma Experience with international OEMs Experience Requirements Grade Experience AM QA/QC in Solar/BESS/Electrical manufacturing DM Factory inspection + commissioning exposure Manager Full lifecycle BESS quality ownership Experience with utility-scale BESS projects (>50 MWh) preferred Key Technical Competencies BESS technology understanding Manufacturing quality audits FAT/SAT witnessing Failure analysis Contract quality requirements Risk assessment Documentation control Behavioral Competencies High ownership mindset Strong vendor negotiation capability Detail-oriented inspection approach Independent technical judgement Ability to challenge OEMs professionally
More at Sunsure Energy