Electrical Quality Control Specialist

Ace Electric • Jackson, GA

2d

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 equipment verification, inspections, testing, documentation, and corrective actions. The position requires working in varied construction-site conditions and may involve work at heights, in restricted areas, overtime, and night shifts.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED.
• Minimum of 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 QC 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 working environment.
• Experience in a decision-making position; self-motivated with an analytical mindset.
• Ability to collaborate with field and management personnel to understand and implement technological and quality programs.
• References, background check, drug screen testing, and a valid driver’s license are required.
• Able to work 40 hours per week plus overtime as required, including possible night shifts.
• Able to positively identify wire colors and other items; safely use power tools and test equipment; and safely operate equipment such as lift trucks and aerial lifts.
• Able to comprehend and follow safe work procedures, operate company trucks with manual or automatic transmission, read and interpret maps, manuals, work-site directions, and written instructions, and operate mechanical personal lifts.
• Must have adequate hearing and vision, either naturally or with correction.
• Able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead; lift up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds; tolerate prolonged standing and movement; climb ladders; perform extended overhead work; and repetitively use arms, hands, and fingers.
• Must be able to work from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, and other safe work areas at heights up to 90 feet; transport and relocate ladders unassisted; and remain within ladder weight capacity with tools.
• Must be able to work in restricted areas such as switchgear rooms, manholes, utility tunnels, and crawl spaces, and 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 improvement opportunities and apply best practices to enhance operational efficiency and reliability.
• Support 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 to ensure conformance with approved submittals and the Equipment Protection Plan.
• Support 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 to specified tolerances to ensure proper assembly and safety.
• 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, conduct 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 insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Accident insurance
• 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