Quality Inspector (BESS & Substation Construction)
About The Position
Our Quality Team is currently looking to add a Quality Inspector to support Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and Substation construction projects across multiple locations in Canada. Reporting functionally to the Quality Manager, Substations, and operationally to the assigned Project Manager, this role is responsible for managing Quality activities on Valard’s BESS and Substation construction sites. This includes inspecting electrical, civil, and structural installations; implementing Valard’s Quality Program and Quality Management System; and compiling Progressive Turnover Packages in accordance with contractual and client requirements. This is a field-based role, with regular travel to active project sites across Canada working a 14 days on / 7 days off or 21 days on / 7 days off shift with 10 hour days. Applicants must be willing to travel extensively and hold a valid driver’s license.
Requirements
- Post-Secondary education in a related field
- Demonstrated experience in Construction Quality Assurance / Quality Control position
- Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Acrobat
- Must have a valid driver’s license
- Must be willing to travel to project sites across Canada
- Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.
Nice To Haves
- We may also consider candidates with related construction experience
- Power systems experience including Substations, BESS, Transmission, or Distribution
- Experience with civil, structural, and electrical installations
- Experience with Concrete, piling, and earthworks
- Trade certification or professional designation (CET, EIT, P.Eng.)
- Strong technical document interpretation skills
- Experience with Bluebeam Revu or SharePoint
Responsibilities
- Execute Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities on active construction sites
- Implement the Company Quality Manual, project-specific Quality Plans, and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)
- Support project teams on Quality-related matters to ensure compliance with contractual, client, and regulatory requirements
- Liaise with internal Valard stakeholders, Clients, Engineers, and subcontractor Quality representatives
- Review assemblies and installations for completeness and conformance with IFC drawings and specifications
- Identify, document, and track deficiencies; monitor corrective actions
- Perform minor deficiency repairs where qualified and authorized
- Identify and track damaged or non-conforming materials
- Coordinate with Materials Management on repair or replacement of non-conforming materials
- Maintain the Master Punch List
- Assemble Progressive Turnover and QA/QC documentation packages
- Inspection scope includes, but is not limited to: works and site preparation; Grounding systems; Site drainage and underground infrastructure; Foundations and concrete works; Structural steel fabrication, welding, and erection; Substation equipment installation; BESS equipment installation and integration; Electrical cabling and wiring; Control buildings and auxiliary systems; Fencing and security systems; Pre-commissioning and commissioning support
Benefits
- comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
