Regional Quality Manager

Q-Cells North America • Teaneck, NJ

322d

About The Position

The Regional Quality Manager provides onsite quality inspections and oversite regarding solar projects to ensure standards are upheld. This position reports to the Associate Director of Quality, or another management personnel that the CEO of the Company may designate. This position is In-Office located in Ankeny, IA and working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. This position is expected to travel up to 40%.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in Quality Auditing and in-field quality management; including, but not limited to preparing Inspection and Test Plans, Quality Inspection Checklists, Work instructions and/or Methods of Statements.
• Proven experience in energy sector construction, with a focus on utility-scale projects.
• Identifying Quality Training Needs, designing and implementing Training Programs and delivering Quality Training to manage Quality operational risks.
• Experience with Procore, SmartSheets or related Project Management software.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Excellent collaboration and written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Engineering, or related field OR, diploma and equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of Building Codes, National Electrical Code, and ASTM Standards.
• Experience with ISO 9001, ISO14001 or ISO 45001 preferred.
• NABCEP certified preferred (PVIP, PVSI, PVCMS).
• Knowledge of PV Solar Plants structural, electrical, mechanical and Data Acquisition Systems (DAS) equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Quality Control programs by designing and implementing robust solutions to mitigate defined Quality Control risks across the lifecycle of the PV Power Plants and BESS Plants, especially during construction.
• Ensure the Quality Control programs are up to date and in compliance with QCELLS USA standards, and Local, State and Federal Regulations.
• Develop Site-Specific Quality Plans, including the associated inspection and Test Plans.
• Verify in-field activities at various PV Power and BESS Plant locations.
• Prepare site-specific Quality Control Verification Checklists.
• Develop work instructions to ensure that quality control processes are in place for each key activity performed on site.
• Monitor the status of deficiencies (Non-Conformance and Quality Incident Reports), ensure root cause analyses are carried out and corrective actions are defined and implemented in a timely manner.
• Prepare weekly and monthly Quality reports as required by management and contractual requirements with customers.
• Responsible for relevant quality communications regarding best practices, lessons learned, updates to the field, recent events, regional newsletters, update on quality incidents and end of project value added summaries.
• Manage all construction quality processes with our general contractors, electrical/mechanical trades and commissioning agents.
• Communicate with stakeholders to plan Quality requirements and develop Quality Audit plans.
• Identify Quality Training needs and design and deliver Quality Training for our employees and stakeholders.
• Create a quality culture of continuous improvement that enhances company efficiency and project quality.
• Interact cross-functionally with a wide variety of people and teams.
• Perform other duties and special projects, as assigned by Management.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree