Electrical Quality Control Specialist

Ace Electric • New Albany, OH

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About The Position

The Mission Critical Quality / Commissioning (QCx) Technician works with QCx project teams to implement project-specific quality control programs and procedures. The QCx Technician I assists the QCx Technician II with QCx procedures, checklists, plans, forms, and logs. The role supports project quality and commissioning activities, including equipment verification, pre-energization inspections, first-time energization, electrical testing, records, reporting, and corrective actions.

Work takes place in construction environments and may involve all weather conditions, restricted areas, work at heights, ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, and personal protective equipment. The schedule is 40 hours per week plus overtime as required, with possible night shifts. A high school diploma or GED and 0–1 years of electrical construction, quality control, or commissioning experience are required. No license or certification is required.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• 0–1 years of electrical construction, Quality Control, or Commissioning experience.
• Basic knowledge of building codes and regulations, including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, submittals, single-line diagrams, and other contract documents.
• Ability to work under pressure while tracking quality details across multiple project activities.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, hands-on work environment.
• Experience in a decision-making position, self-motivation, and an analytical mindset.
• Ability to collaborate with field and management teams to understand and implement technological and quality programs.
• Provide references and pass a background check and drug screen; possess a valid driver’s license.
• Positively identify wire colors and other items as required.
• Safely use required power tools and test equipment; safely operate equipment such as lift trucks and aerial lifts.
• Understand and follow safe work procedures in the Safety Handbook.
• Operate company trucks with manual and automatic transmissions.
• Read and interpret maps, manuals, work-site directions, and written instructions.
• Operate and work from mechanical personal lifts.
• Hear and see adequately, naturally or with correction.
• Bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead; tolerate prolonged standing and movement on foot, ladder climbing, extended overhead work, and repetitive use of arms, hands, and fingers.
• Lift objects up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Work 40 hours per week plus overtime as required, potentially including night shifts.
• Work in varying weather conditions and use construction-site sanitary facilities; transport and relocate ladders unassisted, observing ladder rated capacity limits.
• Perform work at heights up to 90 feet and in restricted areas such as switchgear rooms, manholes, utility tunnels, and crawl spaces; wear required personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Embrace the quality culture of “Implement Quality from the Start” and promote continuous learning to improve project efficiency and quality.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and follow best practices to enhance operational efficiency and reliability.
• Support implementation of project Quality / Commissioning Programs, including site-specific quality plans, policies, and procedures, through planning, training, support, and sharing lessons learned.
• Assist with verification and documentation of Owner Furnished Contractor Installed (OFCI) equipment for conformance with approved submittals and the Equipment Protection Plan.
• Assist construction and QCx teams with Foreign Objects and Debris (FOD) inspections before energization of medium- and low-voltage switchgear, transformers, panelboards, and related equipment.
• Assist with the First Time Energization (FTE) process from start to finish.
• Torque bolts and fasteners accurately to specified tolerances.
• Conduct megger testing on feeder wires to verify insulation resistance and electrical safety compliance.
• Maintain accurate inspection records, torque reports, megger reports, and related documentation.
• Contribute to Daily Quality Reports documenting field discrepancies and audit findings, and support corrective actions.
• Support quality incident investigations, root-cause analyses, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
• Identify and assess quality risks associated with Mission Critical operations.
• Perform other assigned duties, including temporary and training assignments.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness insurance
• 401(k) with match
• Access to Ace University, including apprenticeship programs, leadership training, and skill-building classes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED