Field Quality Lead II

QISG leverages Quanta’s comprehensive resources to deliver collaborative solutions for our partners' energy infrastructure needs. We use in-house talent, expertise and resources to plan, design, engineer, manage, conduct maintenance on and construct projects.

Our turnkey service capabilities provide our customers with efficiency, consistency, attention to detail and safe execution. The QISG team brings together Engineering, Safety, Quality, Material Procurement, QA/QC, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Scheduling, Environmental Planning, Permitting, Title and Land Management expertise that ensure outstanding results for our clients.

The Field Quality Lead II will be responsible for assisting in project-related quality management activities and for ensuring that QC inspections and activities are performed and documented in accordance with project requirements. This position works in close cooperation with the Quality Leads, Quality Managers, Project Managers and Construction Managers for the monitoring and oversight of a project’s quality activities and deliverables.

General Description

 

The Field Quality Lead II will be responsible for assisting in project-related quality management activities and for ensuring that QC inspections and activities are performed and documented in accordance with project requirements. This position works in close cooperation with the Quality Leads, Quality Managers, Project Managers and Construction Managers for the monitoring and oversight of a project’s quality activities and deliverables.

Duties

• Monitors and oversight of required quality activities and deliverables in accordance with Inspection and Test Plans, QC inspections, Drawing and specification compliance and manufacturers’ recommendations.
• Participates in systematic and independent reviews and audits as assigned.
• Identifies/documents issues that cause, or contribute to, deviations from planned/expected outcomes and assist in developing corrective action plans to address issues.
• Ensures that contract specified Factory Acceptance Testing, QA/QC testing, monitoring and records documentation are incorporated into the project quality plans / activities.
• Participates in project quality, construction and safety meetings.
• Assists in coordinating and communication of third-party testing and inspections.
• Performs any other duties assigned.
• Ability to work primarily in an active construction-site environment, providing hands-on quality oversight and support for field construction activities.
• Adheres to internal standards, policies, and procedures.

Team Interaction

• Assists senior level quality managers with the maintenance/updates to the project quality management plan.
• Assists in internal and external metric reporting on established quality objectives or KPI’s.

Guidance

• Participates in quality-related discussions during preparatory meetings and provide input for compliance and verification requirements.

Required Experience and Education

• Associate’s degree in a relevant field or a minimum of 4 years of experience in quality control/assurance or related field.
• General understanding of quality inspections/audits and quality programs.
• Strong electrical construction background is required, with experience in substation and transmission systems strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with safety requirements and environmental considerations.
• Experience in surveillance oversight programs.
• General knowledge related to quality assurance processes.
• Comprehensive understanding of equipment and material specifications and testing requirements.
• Basic understanding of critical path scheduling.
• 10-hour OSHA certification.

Preferred Experience and Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (construction management sciences, electrical or civil engineering), or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• 10 and 30-hour OSHA certification.
• Four years of construction or quality management experience in EPC, Design Build or CMAR projects.
• Four years of experience performing surveillance monitoring of equipment or materials production facilities or construction quality management in the power delivery space.
• Relevant certifications in electrical and civil inspection, testing, or commissioning are preferred.
• Experience supervising or leading an inspection or management team.

Skills

• Technical experience related to design, construction and related procurement requirements.
• General writing skills using Microsoft word, Bluebeam or similar software packages.
• Advanced construction techniques, testing, standards compliance, experience.
• Solid understanding of equipment and material specifications and testing requirements.
• Critical thinking skills and shows strong attention to details.
• Strong organizational and Planning skills.
• Good communicator with Interpersonal and team-work skills.
• Experience or exposure in implementing inspection and testing programs for Civil, earthwork, power delivery scoped work (desired).

Travel Requirements

• Travel: Yes
• Percent of Time: 90%

QISG Benefits Highlights

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Health Coverage - Multiple Medical, dental & vision plans with 100% preventive care
• 24/7 telehealth (Teladoc)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-funded HSA and pre-tax savings options
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• No-cost Short- and Long-term Disability
• Employer-paid basic Life & AD&D Insurance
• Paid Time off (PTO) and 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental leave
• Education Reimbursement and Professional Development
• Employee discount program and optional insurance offerings:
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Accident Insurance
  • Voluntary Life (spouse and child)
  • Critical Illness
  • Hospital Indemnity
  • Pet Insurance

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $48.08/Hr. - USD $62.50/Hr. depending on experience and qualifications.