Electric Utility Site Quality Specialist - Field Technician

Construction Site Quality Specialist - Field Technician
Location: Akron, OH
Job type and Duration: Contract (Long term)
** This is a high-travel position with an opportunity for Per Diem **
Our client is hiring an Electric Utility Site Quality Specialist - Field Technician to support a program consisting of a combination of small to moderate-size transmission, substation, and communication projects. The Field Technician will report directly to the Closeout Team Lead and is responsible for supporting project closeout requirements within a specified time frame, establishing and maintaining a professional and satisfactory relationship with the Owner, and subcontractors associated with any project.
Candidate must have heavy electrical industry and some civil experience.
Preferred: Procore and OSHA 10/30. Looking for 10-12 years relevant exp.
Local candidates preferred due to potential of long term and EO conversion.
10-12 years of experience. Main focus will be on substation projects.
The Staff Site Quality Specialist - Field Technician is responsible for the implementation of a quality program on projects to confirm projects are constructed, fabricated, examined, tested, and documented according to the project specifications, governing codes of construction, and contract documents.

• Coordinate with project teams for site visits to perform assigned tasks
• Perform Quality Assurance Review of field documentation, test reports, and document management
• Coordinate with the field teams to resolve any non-compliant documentation
• Track the status of documentation and drawings
• Perform site inspections for Project Managers and Engineering requests for information (RFI)
• Data Collection
• Process Development
• Collaborate and guide the scope, complexity, and logistics of work related to quality.
• Understand and utilize project specifications to proactively support the successful fabrication/installation/construction of all project elements and coordinate with construction and engineering to resolve project issues.
• Effectively communicate with project personnel to validate specifications and code inspections are understood and met.
• Proactively evaluate the implementation of the quality program (e.g., document management, material management, special processes, etc.) and bring the attention of non-compliant processes to the project team when required.
• Inspect fabricated/installed/constructed elements to confirm they comply with project specifications and drawings and results are documented as required.
• Proactively evaluate installation/construction activities and participate in project schedule look-ahead meetings to identify and discuss any upcoming complexities with the project team.
• Evaluate quality verification documents to confirm all attributes are addressed as they are issued and confirm compliance with the specifications and drawings.
• Generate accurate inspection reports and daily databases to track inspection status, results, and metrics.
• Participate in the walk-down and turnover process and perform and document acceptance inspections when required.
• Coordinate/lead quality meetings with clients and subcontractors, as required.
• Recommend enhancements and changes to the Quality Management System.
• Proactively communicate quality opportunities or concerns to the project team.
• Understand and interpret discipline-specific codes, specifications, and client requirements.
• Track project quality metrics.
• Review and confirm the project turnover deliverables are populated and correspond to project activities.
• Perform quality orientation on a project site, as needed.
• Coaching/training / mentoring field staff, if needed, related to quality and quality processes

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED Required
• A minimum of five (5) years of high-voltage transmission line or substation project experience is preferred.
• Must have detailed knowledge in substations, networks/telecommunications, or transmission lines.
• Knowledge of NERC / FERC requirements is a bonus but not required.
• Ability to travel.
• A valid driver's license is required.

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