QA/QC Field Inspector

Prime Controls•Boise, ID

About The Position

Prime Controls, L.P. is a family-owned systems integration and I&C construction firm established in 2004. It provides industrial automation and control services nationwide, with headquarters in Dallas, Texas, and offices throughout the United States. The company has more than 1,000 employees. The QA/QC Field Inspector performs quality control inspections and testing of field-installed instrumentation devices and fabricated Instrument and Control Panels. The work follows NEC, UL 508A and 698A standards, as well as site-specific drawings and specifications. The role also involves documenting quality findings, communicating improvement opportunities, supporting corrective measures, and following safety and environmental regulations.

Requirements

Associate degree in Electrical Technology or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
At least 5 years of experience in a related field.
State Journeyman License.
Ability to power up and test 120 VAC, 24 VDC, and 480 V electrical systems in accordance with OSHA and NEC electrical safety practices.
Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits.
Ability to work overtime or weekends when necessary according to production and site construction schedules, and to work extended hours when required.
Ability and dexterity to work with conduit and fittings, duct covers, and cabinets to manipulate wires.
Ability to understand and interpret Piping and Instrumentation Drawings (P&IDs) and tubing drawings to ensure correct installation.
Ability to use customer software packages such as ProCore, CxAlloy, and BIM360 Field.
Understanding of basic email, MS Office products, and various other applications.
Understanding of electrical wiring, fabrication, and testing of control panels in a UL 508A and 698A panel environment.
Understanding of instrument and control systems, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs), instrument loops (4–20mA), and automated controls.
Ability to write clear, disciplined corrective actions for deficiencies and follow up on corrective actions when requested.
Understanding of electrical wiring and testing.

Nice To Haves

EE98j.
A two- to four-year degree in a related field, or at least 5 years of experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

Develop written reports illustrating opportunities for improvement based on factual findings.
Communicate with team members in a facilitative manner about improving performance based on inspection findings and insights.
Analyze in-house and third-party quality findings and provide insights into corrective measures to minimize recurrence of below-expectation performance.
Properly use electrical test equipment and similar tools.
Visually verify bills of materials for panels and instrumentation devices.
Visually verify and test electrical components, and trace wire origins and designations to confirm accuracy and correct wiring tags.
Adhere to safety and environmental rules and regulations to protect employees and the public.
Perform other duties as assigned.