About the position
The Quality Control Specialist (QCS) is responsible for the construction quality and commissioning oversight of distributed generation and utility scale PV generators, including those with battery storage solutions, to ensure that the engineered plans, contractual requirements, local and national codes, and industry recognized the best methodologies are followed. QCS plays a key role, integral to the success of the project and the company by ensuring that a safe, efficient project is delivered through robust inspections and documentation processes for all phases of construction and testing.
Responsibilities
- Inspect and maintain quality control and testing documents for projects within assigned region with occasional visits to some areas outside of their jurisdiction.
- Routine auditing of the contractor's quality program and documentation.
- Work alone or with a team to perform and document systematic inspections and test data review including: Approval and documentation of reference installations to set standards for different facets of construction.
- Periodic inspections and documentation of sites and installed equipment.
- Verification of testing means and methods as well as initial test data review.
- Verify safety practices during site visits.
- Communicate clearly, concisely, and with professionalism to the project team, vendors, and investors so that they are aware of any issues found and verify the remediations once completed.
- Work closely with the commissioning team to ensure the project, or portions of the project, are safe to energize.
- Join project meetings weekly (at a minimum) to discuss issues and solutions.
- Familiarize yourself with project specific equipment by reading installation and operation manuals.
- Attend required safety and equipment trainings.
- Deliver a weekly quality control tracker for each project.
- Shift and respond to changing priorities.
- Participate in preconstruction meetings with engineers and subcontractors to review plans and any project specific information.
- Maintain and calibrate tools (e.g., meters, torque wrenches, etc.) and PPE (e.g., hot gloves, hot sticks, etc.).
- Meticulous documentation of inspections, issues, and remediations.
- Punch list generation, management, and close out.
- General administrative tasks such as booking travel, managing expenses, etc.
Requirements
- Completed 2-year technical degree, equivalent qualifications, or equivalent education/experience.
- Five (5) or more years of proven experience as a PV QA/QC technician.
- NFPA 70E Qualified Person.
- OSHA 30.
- Proficiency with testing and commissioning procedures and documentation.
- Basic knowledge of power facility equipment, as well as control and communication devices.
- Ability to read and interpret plan sets, schematics, and equipment specifications.
- Soft skills such as organization, good communication, professionalism, quick learner, independent and analytical, with capability of making quick decisions.
Nice-to-haves
- Past or current electrical licensure.
- Experience with AC and/or DC coupled battery systems a plus.
- Familiarity with Procore.
- FAA Remote Pilots License (or achieved within 1 year of hire).
Benefits
- Annual salary between $87,000 and $104,550.
- Annual bonus potential.
- Full range of medical, dental, vision, life, and financial benefits.
- 401(k) eligibility.
- Various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave.
