Principal Quality Control Engineer-Electrical/I&C Inspector

Pinnacle Specialty Group, Inc.•Aiken, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Pinnacle Specialty Group is a woman-owned and operated small business specializing in providing project and contract management for Professional, Technical, Engineering, IT and Support Services. We offer full benefits to include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, 401K - Company Matched. This role involves supervising and directing quality control engineers in performing inspections and surveillance for project work and/or maintenance activities. The position provides quality control support to construction management, directs personnel in implementing quality requirements, and accurately statuses results. It requires establishing priorities that support construction/operation needs, resolving complex problems during quality activity implementation by coordinating with internal and external departments, and providing leadership that inspires efficiency, safe work habits, timely information exchange, and commitment to site policies. The role also includes participating in contract discussions related to quality activities, preparing comprehensive status reports for construction quality activities, reviewing and approving subcontractors’ quality procedures, and monitoring their adherence. Coordination with assigned quality control engineers and other construction departments is essential to ensure construction follows site specifications and standards. Additionally, the role involves preparing quality procedures for proper inspection, testing, and surveillance activities, providing effective quality training programs, ensuring personnel are qualified, and preparing performance evaluations. Additional duties include developing, revising, and performing peer reviews of Quality Control Inspection Plans related to electrical and I&C, in accordance with Design Output documents, Codes, and Standards. Performing field-related inspections according to these plans, documenting inspection results, and issuing Non-Conformance reports are also key responsibilities. Reviewing product and process compliance with drawings, specifications, and other requirements through inspection or review of supplied materials and equipment is also part of the role.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in technical discipline and at least 8 - 10 years of practical experience in construction inspection or related areas.
An associate’s degree and 10 - 12 years of practical experience would be considered equivalent.
A high school diploma and 12 - 16 years of Practical experience would also be considered equivalent.
Well-developed organizational and supervisory skills and good communication talents are required.
Certification in areas of Responsibility are required with ongoing programmatic training per the requirements of the project quality program.
Practical field experience in electrical and instrumentation and controls (I&C) quality control within the last 16 months.
Prior work experience working under an ASME NQA-1 quality program.
Prior DOE work experience.
Well-developed organizational skills with good communication skills.
Foster a work environment that promotes safety, quality, openness, trust, communication, teamwork, and customer satisfaction.
Proof of U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct quality control engineers assigned to perform inspections and surveillance in support of project work and/or maintenance activities.
Provide quality control support to construction management and direct personnel to implement quality requirements and to accurately status the results.
Establish priorities which support construction/operation’s needs.
Resolve complex problems which develop during the implementation of quality activities by coordinating with internal and external departments.
Provide leadership which inspires efficiency performance of assignments, safe work habits, timely exchange of information and each individuals' commitment to site policies.
Participate in contract discussions relating to quality activities.
Prepare comprehensive status reports for construction quality activities.
Review and approve subcontractors’ quality procedures and monitor their adherence to those procedures.
Coordinate the activities of assigned quality control engineers and with other construction departments to ensure that construction follows site specifications and standards.
Prepare quality procedures to ensure proper inspection, testing and surveillance activities are being performed.
Provide effective quality training programs and ensure assigned personnel are qualified to perform assigned tasks.
Prepare performance evaluations of assigned personnel.
Develop, revise, and perform peer reviews of Quality Control Inspection Plans related to electrical and I&C, in accordance with Design Output documents, Codes, and Standards.
Perform field related inspections in accordance with Quality Control Inspection Plans.
Document inspection results on applicable inspection records and issue Non-Conformance reports as required.
Review product and process compliance with all specified drawings, specifications, and other requirements through inspection and/or review of supplied materials and equipment.