Quality Intern

CEI Services•Louisville, CO

9d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

This position works alongside Field Engineers during construction or maintenance of wind farms and other renewable energy projects. Under close supervision, the Quality Intern determines whether materials and installation of materials and equipment conform to MIC or client specifications. The role performs inspections, documents conditions found, generates reports, and notifies the Lead Field Engineer of problems. The intern assists with quality inspections across construction activities on wind and solar projects, including roads, SWPPP/environmental work, excavations, concrete, rebar, substations, transmission lines, underground utilities, and wind turbine installation. Working with field engineering staff, foremen, and other team members, the intern helps ensure construction complies with QA/QC requirements, monitors progress, identifies deficiencies, maintains inspection records, and helps prepare punch lists and operations and maintenance documentation. The position is full-time, typically scheduled for 50 hours per week, with schedules subject to project requirements and travel of up to 90%. Work takes place directly at project sites, with intermittent travel to the employee’s residence of record. Compensation is $20+ depending on experience, with paid per diem and paid holidays.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science program in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
Knowledge of MIC Health and Safety programs and project-specific regulations.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret blueprints and technical procedures.
Ability to write daily reports and document project activities.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as area, circumference, and volume, and apply basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve problems independently and in a team setting.
Ability to communicate clearly and interface effectively with a diverse group of field-level employees.
Ability to work up to a 12-hour shift performing hard physical work in varying temperatures and outdoor conditions.
Ability to push, pull, and frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; use arms, hands, and legs fully; and stoop, kneel, balance, crouch, crawl, and climb as needed.
Stamina to perform tasks repetitively and continuously for several-hour intervals.
Ability to work in changing weather and site conditions, including exposure to temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, odors, or loud noise.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety-toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, hardhat, and vest.
Ability to move in and around confined, cluttered, and uneven areas.
Ability to work at heights and comply with safety and fall-protection requirements, including using required equipment.
Ability to evaluate information using measurable standards, notice details and slight differences in objects or drawings, and visualize three-dimensional objects from drawings.
Good balance and the ability to see and hear well, naturally or with correction, and coordinate eyes, hands, and feet.

Responsibilities

Promote and comply with Company safety policies and procedures.
Assist with inspections of work performed during daily construction activities on wind and solar projects, including roads, environmental/SWPPP work, excavations, concrete, rebar, substations, transmission lines, underground utilities, and wind turbine installation.
Plan and conduct daily activities in an organized manner and ensure QC and QA data is properly and accurately recorded.
Help detect deficiencies and address them in a timely and effective manner.
Work with field engineering staff as their field representative to help ensure construction complies with QA/QC requirements.
Interface with field foremen to maintain communication, report information, and monitor job progress.
Help compile information for operations and maintenance manuals or files, potentially including subcontractor contacts and component operating instructions.
Maintain complete and accurate inspection records for transfer to permanent hard-copy or electronic files.
Inspect work and help establish punch lists.
Assist in determining the calibration status of measuring and test equipment.
Interact with Field Engineers and other team members across functions.
Participate in daily toolbox meetings with crews and subcontractors when on site.
Write daily reports and document project activities.
Travel to project sites as required, up to 90%.