Solar Quality Specialist

Kokosing•Detroit, MI

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Solar Quality Specialist performs quality control duties overseeing the construction and maintenance of solar installations across a variety of projects. The role requires significant travel between Ohio and Michigan to support multiple project sites. The specialist works with project teams, subcontractors, vendors, and management to ensure work conforms to project plans, specifications, and applicable industry standards, and recommends opportunities for continuous improvement. The position reports to the Quality Manager and interacts closely with team members at all organizational levels. Work is performed 75% in the field and 25% on a computer in a temperature-controlled field office with fluorescent lighting. Some lifting of 0–50 pounds is required; others impose all deadlines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or an equivalent combination of technical training and experience.
At least 3 years of experience in a quality control role, electrical work, solar installation, or solar/electrical commissioning.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and other technical drawings and documents.
Exceptional organizational skills.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with people at all knowledge levels.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to travel significantly between Ohio and Michigan and support multiple project sites.
Ability to lift between 0 and 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Control quality in accordance with project plans and specifications.
Maintain an effective project quality control system.
Prepare and submit accurate documentation of quality control activities.
Write and submit quality inspection and testing plans.
Assist in maintaining procedures and protocols that meet industry standards.
Assist the project team with preparation and submission of work plans.
Communicate with the Project Manager, Project Superintendent(s), and other project team members about work execution, including stopping work when required to ensure quality standards are met.
Ensure subcontractors and vendors provide the required quality of work and documentation.
Perform or participate in onsite and offsite quality inspections of self-perform work, subcontracted work, and selected fabricators and vendors.
Provide technical advice on design, construction, or program modifications and continuous improvement to industrial and managerial personnel.
Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety.
Provide management with periodic, sufficiently detailed reports on project quality.
Recommend opportunities for improvement at the project and company-wide levels.