Quality Control SpecialistDo you share our vision for sustainability and our dedication to pioneering advanced technologies that drive the Ports industry forward and help our customers worldwide decarbonize it?At ABB Marine and Ports in Panama, we are focused on electrifying Container Terminals globally. Ports have many electrical consumers, such as Ship-to-Shore Cranes, Stacking Cranes, Reefer sockets, Shore Power, electric vehicles, and buildings. Within our team in Panama, we design and build electrical and automation infrastructure to provide reliable and sustainable power to our customers, enabling them to handle containers efficiently. Our scope includes Medium Voltage Substations, SCADA systems, Terminal Lighting, Reefer racks and their electrical systems, Electrical Vehicle charging infrastructure, and Grid Connection substations, among others.Our core products are prefabricated substations built in our facilities in Panama. These substations are fully tested and commissioned before they arrive at the construction site. These substations include medium-voltage switchgear, transformers, low-voltage switchgear, UPS, DC systems, SCADA, Fire Alarms, and climate control systems. Our project locations span the globe, covering the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Latin America. They typically take around 24 months to complete. Safety and Integrity are part of our DNA throughout the project lifecycle.
This position reports to

Quality Control Manager

Your role and responsibilities

• Review technical specifications of assigned project(s), develop and maintain quality assurance documentation (work procedures, inspection plans, protocols, etc.) ensuring compliance with ABB standards and those established by the client through their contract.• Implement/supervise the execution of factory controls/tests (FAT) and field tests (SAT and commissioning) to verify compliance with established procedures through fieldwork or by third parties (subcontractors).• Identify non-conformities in products/services within the respective scope of assigned project(s). Follow up and provide support throughout all stages of the identification, analysis, and closure of non-conformities.• Compile documents (technical reports, FAT, SAT, drawings, engineering calculations, etc.) into quality dossiers to be delivered to the client.

Qualifications for the role

Academic background in electrical o electromechanical engineering.At least 3 years of experience in related roles.Experience in medium and low voltage electrical installations construction projects.Fluent English.

More about us

We are a vibrant Panamanian organization that started our incredible growth journey in 2020. Currently, our team consists of 120 talented professionals, with an average age of 34, creating the perfect blend of youthful energy and seasoned expertise. Our diverse workforce primarily hails from Panama, but we also proudly welcome individuals from Ecuador, Colombia, Morocco, The Netherlands, and India, ensuring a fantastic mix of nationalities. Importantly, we maintain a wonderful balance of men and women at operational and management levels.Nestled within the modern Panama Pacifico, our office is the hub for our shared mission of fostering collaboration amongst our teams and with our valued customers throughout the week. We can't wait for you to join our dynamic and supportive environment!