Position: Field Quality Inspector
Reports to: Site Quality Supervisor
Classification: Full-time, hourly, non-exempt
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
The Field Quality Inspector is responsible for directing the QC teams performing the quality inspection, documentation, and reporting of all solar electric and energy storage products and equipment installed by Gridworks and their subcontractors.
As a hands-on leader, the Field QC Inspector will build, lead and develop teams of quality professionals dedicated to testing complex renewable energy systems, leading the activity of Quality Control staff in ensuring testing is performed and documented consistent with established processes and standards.
JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Witness and lead all site inspections within their disciplines and assignment.
- Direct the day-to-day operations of multiple QC Teams and QC Team Leads.
- Coordinate all site inspections with the site subcontractors.
- Ensure that all Inspection Checklist (ICL) inspection reports are accurate and that all attached documents are current status.
- Ensure all work is correctly prepared prior to any inspection being undertaken.
- Review all inspection reports for compliance.
- Assist the Site QC Supervisor in the organization, maintenance and control of the quality system.
- Coordinate with the site construction engineers and provide assistance when requested.
- Prepare nonconformance reports to the Site QC Supervisor and assist in developing corrective actions.
- Assist the Site QC Supervisor and construction manager in resolving any discrepancies and ambiguities.
- Coordinate with the customers QC inspectors for the resolution of site problems.
- Coordinate with the site subcontractors to ensure open lines of communications exist and are maintained.
- Assist the site subcontractors in the resolution of drawing interpretation.
- Attend the weekly QC meetings.
- Review work procedures and method statements for compliance with good work practices and the customers contract specializations.
- The issuance of nonconformance reports in conjunction with the Site QC Supervisor.
- Completion of QC site instructions and coordinate their closure.
- Review of inspection test packages during the course of construction activities.
- Compliance with the sites health and safety regulations.
COMPETENCIES:
- Renewable energy and/or construction experience preferred.
- Ability to contribute to a supportive culture.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships.
- Strategic thinker and ability to analyze and solve problems quickly.
- Ability to work well with others and lead a team.
- Knowledge of math and numbers.
- Attentive to detail and organized.
- Must be self-motivated, flexible and able to manage several jobs at one time.
- Leadership ability, knowledge and skills.
- Analytic skills.
- Collaboration skills.
- QA process knowledge.
- Computer literate with MS Windows suite, CMiC software knowledge a plus.
Demonstrated Behavioral Skills:
- Safety
- Leadership in valuing safety as a core deliverable for the entire project lifecycle.
- Detail-Minded
- Highly organized, completes tasks to a high level of detail accuracy and timeliness. Quality Assurance requires precise management of multiple disciplines with a wide variety of deliverables.
- Problem Solving
- Planning and executing requires a demonstrated creative and innovative approach when managing complex, evolving situations and problem solving.
- Planning & Organizing
- Demonstrated ability to establish goals, set priorities and allocate appropriate time to tasks. Schedule activities communicate with team members and brief staff concerned.
- People management skills
- Experience in consultation, communication, negotiation and relationship building skills.
- Teamwork
- Team player, strong team focus required to operate successfully in the virtual project team.
- Achievement oriented
- Must be self-motivated and driven to achieve results and has a demonstrated track record of achieving challenging goals.
- Quality
- Demonstrated commitment to producing high quality project results in line with procedures, continuous improvement, and customer service.
- Flexibility
- Demonstrated ability to take on a wide range of tasks and be able to manage changing priorities and project parameters as they develop.
- Decision Making
- Demonstrated ability to makes critical decisions regarding commissioning under pressure.
Knowledge, Experience, Education Required:
Building and Construction
- – Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction of renewable energy projects.
Mathematics
- – Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Design
- – Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
- Computer Skills Knowledge using Microsoft Word, Excel, and other related construction software.
Public Safety and Security
- – Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Customer and Personal Service
- – Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Mechanical
- – Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Engineering and Technology
- – Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various construction means and methods.