Electrical Quality Control Specialist

Ace Electric • Concord, NC

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About The Position

The Mission Critical Quality / Commissioning (QCx) Technician works with QCx project teams to implement and apply project-specific quality control programs and procedures. The QCx Technician I also assists the QCx Technician II with QCx procedures, checklists, plans, forms, and logs. The role supports quality and commissioning programs on electrical construction projects, including inspection, testing, documentation, risk assessment, and corrective actions.

The position requires working in varied outdoor and construction-site conditions and may involve work at heights up to 90 feet, restricted spaces, ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, and other work areas. Employees must use required personal protective equipment, work 40 hours per week plus overtime as needed, and may work night shifts. The position requires physical activity such as climbing, bending, crawling, lifting, prolonged standing, and extended overhead work.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• Minimum of 0–1 years of electrical construction, Quality Control, or Commissioning experience.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Provide references and complete a background check and drug screen testing.
• Ability to read and interpret specifications, submittals, single-line diagrams, and other contract documents.
• Basic knowledge of building codes and regulations, including Life Safety, BOCA, NFPA, NEC, and OSHA.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure while tracking quality details across multiple project activities.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced, hands-on work environment.
• Self-motivated, analytical, and capable of decision-making.
• Ability to collaborate with field and management teams to understand and implement technology and quality programs.
• Ability to identify wire and other colors, safely use required power tools and test equipment, and safely operate lift trucks, aerial lifts, and other equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow safe work procedures and operate company trucks with manual or automatic transmission.
• Ability to read and interpret maps, manuals, work-site directions, and written instructions.
• Ability to work from mechanical personal lifts and climb all types of ladders.
• Ability to hear and see well, naturally or with correction.
• Ability to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead; lift up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and carry up to 20 pounds; tolerate prolonged standing and movement on foot; perform extended overhead work; and repetitively use arms, hands, and fingers.
• Ability to work in varied weather conditions, use construction-site sanitary facilities, transport and relocate ladders unassisted, and work at heights up to 90 feet and in restricted spaces.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week plus overtime as required, including possible night shifts.
• No license or certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Embrace the quality culture of implementing quality from the start and promote continuous learning to improve project efficiency and quality.
• Identify improvement opportunities and apply best practices to enhance operational efficiency and reliability.
• Support implementation of project Quality / Commissioning Programs, including site-specific 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 and assembly and safety standards.
• 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 investigations of quality-related incidents, perform root cause analyses, implement corrective actions, and establish preventative measures.
• Identify and assess quality risks associated with Mission Critical operations.
• Perform other assigned duties, including temporary and training assignments.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, disability, accident, and critical illness insurance.
• 401(k) with match.
• Access to Ace University, including an apprenticeship program, leadership training, and skill-building classes.

What This Job Offers

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