Craft - Quality Inspector

RES•Scott, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Inspector assists the Quality Supervisor by performing audits and inspections to ensure quality standards are maintained within their area of expertise. The role performs inspections of work, equipment, and materials; documents results; and reports findings and potential safety issues to the appropriate project leadership. The position works with Quality Coordinators to complete inspections and keep Job Books up to date, and may coordinate with inspectors or technicians. The role works under direct supervision, handles basic issues and problems, and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff. It requires a beginning-to-working knowledge of the subject matter and inspection requirements in at least one construction discipline. The position involves heavy physical work and may include exposure to extreme temperatures, humidity, wet conditions, noise, hazards, and vibration. RES provides a daily per diem of $95 to cover lodging, meals, and travel during rotation. Candidates must pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Proven industrial experience performing QA/QC audits for installation work on large industrial or mechanical construction projects.
Demonstrated inspection capability in at least one discipline, such as civil, mechanical, foundations, erection, turbines, or electrical.
Intermediate knowledge of communication, relationship building, QA/QC, time management, report writing, accurate record keeping, safety, general construction, construction and inspection requirements for the work scope, and MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
Basic knowledge of reading, math, industry standards, inspecting physical objects, heavy equipment, wind or solar construction, collection and transmission systems as required, and attention to detail.
Ability to perform work under direct supervision, handle basic issues, and refer more complex issues to higher-level staff.
Ability to meet the physical demands of heavy work, including exerting up to 100 pounds occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly to move objects.
Ability to pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug test.

Nice To Haves

Some college.
Zero to two years of experience.
QA/QC audit experience in the wind, solar, or renewable energy industry.

Responsibilities

Read and apply design drawings, specifications, installation guides, standard work instructions, benchmarks, and inspection and test plans and forms.
Perform 100% inspections on completed work within the assigned scope.
Inspect applicable equipment and materials for quality.
Document completed inspections and review findings with the Quality Supervisor to assign corrective actions for work that does not meet specifications, contract requirements, or installation guides.
Accurately document audit, inspection, and test results and report all inspection results to the Quality Supervisor.
Immediately halt unsafe work and report safety issues to project leadership.
May initiate Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and Observations for vendor non-conformance or workmanship issues and report them to the Quality Supervisor for review and tracking.
Perform audits and inspections in areas for which qualified and assist Quality Coordinators with inspections.
Gather and record appropriate documentation and work with Quality Coordinators to keep Job Books up to date.
Coordinate with inspectors or technicians.
Follow safe work practices, reinforce safe behaviors, address at-risk behaviors, report potentially unsafe conditions, and use materials and equipment properly.
Ensure Job Hazard Analyses occur before scopes of work commence.
Understand and follow standard operating procedures, technical, quality, safety, and security systems, and determine appropriate actions.
Receive job- and task-specific training before work commences.