Quality Specialist (Yerington, NV)
About The Position
The Quality Specialist measures and monitors construction quality across multiple utility-scale solar project sites within an assigned region. The role conducts random sampling inspections of all definable features of work (DFOW), identifies discrepancies, shares lessons learned, and promotes continuous improvement in installation practices. Acting as a liaison between field teams, project teams, and corporate, the Quality Specialist helps uphold company standards and client expectations. This position is located full-time on a jobsite in Yerington, Nevada, with specific location details and expectations to be discussed during the interview process.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of experience in solar EPC or utility-scale construction quality control.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate interdependencies between field installation teams and upstream working and business units.
- Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and QA/QC protocols.
- Familiarity with solar installation methods and standards such as NEC, IEEE, and ASTM.
- Proficiency with inspection tools, reporting software, and digital documentation.
- Ability to travel frequently and work independently in field environments.
- Legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with NCR workflows and root cause analysis.
- Knowledge of ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
Responsibilities
- Travel to active solar project sites within the region to conduct random sampling inspections at defined intervals during construction.
- Evaluate installation and process quality across civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical definable features of work.
- Verify compliance with project specifications, engineering drawings, and industry standards.
- Compare inspection results from previous samples of the same DFOW to identify and monitor variance trends, reinforce positive trends, and contain negative trends.
- Photograph and document discrepancies and non-conforming work.
- Generate and submit Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), as necessary, with detailed findings and recommendations.
- Maintain accurate inspection logs and quality documentation.
- Communicate inspection results and quality trends to project teams, including site managers, superintendents, and subcontractors.
- Collaborate with Quality Control and Construction teams to resolve issues and implement corrective actions.
- Provide feedback to improve installation practices and ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Provide inspection results data to the Regional Quality Manager, Quality Analyst, and Quality Department to support trend analysis programs.
- Support onboarding and orientation of field personnel on quality expectations.
- Assist in developing and delivering training on quality procedures and standards.
Benefits
- Medical insurance for employees and their families.
- Dental insurance for employees and their families.
- Vision insurance for employees and their families.
- Basic life insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Company 401(k) plan.
- Vacation pay.
- Sick pay.
- Holiday pay.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
