Quality Assurance Technician Iii

Blue Ridge Power (BRP) is seeking a Quality Assurance Technician III who will represent BRP's quality program on the job site. This person will ensure that the quality standards are met throughout all construction phases. They will work closely with the Quality Site Manager to conduct inspections of civil, mechanical, and electrical work.

This person will work on-site on solar projects for mid-term and long-term assignments including out-of-state projects. They will work directly with the construction team, subcontractors, and customers to ensure that all components in the PV System are installed per design. This position is designated as a safety-sensitive position.

This position is 100% travel and offers per diem while working on our project sites. Site states include, but are not limited to: North Carolina, South Carolina, Mississippi, Texas, Nebraska, and Michigan.

What You'll Do:

• Work under the guidance of the Quality Site Manager or Regional Quality Assurance Manager to execute the site Quality Plans.
• Lead a team of on-site quality inspection personnel.
• Participate in the Plan-of-the-Day meetings to coordinate the quality team activities with all other teams on site.
• Perform civil, mechanical, and electrical inspections throughout all phases of construction to ensure quality standards are met.
• Identify and record all nonconformance in the Construction Management Software (CMS).
• Complete daily inspection reports, record and document inspection results, and ensure reports and photos are uploaded to the Construction Management System software.
• Ensure the successful completion of daily inspection reports.
• Assist with project-level quality reports by collecting and summarizing data.
• Assist team members with all Quality tasks.
• Support and participate in continuous learning and development with on-the-job and classroom training.
• Provide on-the-job training for members of the quality and construction team.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Must-Haves:

• 3+ years of verifiable Quality Assurance and/or construction experience.
• 1+ years of experience managing personnel.
• Ability to relocate out of state for medium and long-term assignments.
• Proficient with Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Experience working with a cloud-based construction management system (i.e., Procore, Oracle, Primavera, Cloud, etc.)
• Clear understanding of OSHA safe workplace practices and procedures.
• Strong communication skills including the ability to effectively relay technical information to a range of professionals.
• Ability to manage your team's time efficiently towards the completion of all required tasks.
• Proficient with technical documentation including engineering drawings, manufacturers documentation, and applicable codes and standards.
• Knowledge of utility-scale construction principles and practices.
• Understanding of medium voltage fundamentals, utility, overhead, and pole equipment.
• Experience and knowledge in electrical testing including:
• DC/AC Voltage Testing (VOC)
• Insulation Resistance Testing (IRT)
• Very Low Frequency (VLF)
• NETA Transformer Testing
• Experience working with PV racking and tracking systems (commissioning, operation, troubleshooting, manufacturer training and/or certification).
• Experience working with inverters (commissioning, operation, communications, troubleshooting, manufacturer training and/or certification).
• Experience working with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA and DAS) systems (operations, programming, manufacturer training and/or certification).
• Experience working with subcontractors and vendors to ensure that quality practices and products are being maintained.
• Experience with the implementation of Inspection Test Plans (ITPs)

Nice-to-Haves:

• Advanced Program Management.
• Transmission scale experience.
• Advanced Leadership Seminar/Course or equivalent.
• NESC training for substation operation.

Education and Certifications:

• NFPA 70E required.
• OSHA 30 is required.
• Must possess and maintain a current driver's license required.
• Bachelor's or associate degree in a related field and/or equivalent education preferred.
• OSHA 100 preferred.
• OSHA 300 is preferred.
• NABCEP certification preferred.
• NFPA 70E High Voltage certification is preferred.
• SEI Course Completion Certificates preferred.
• Procore Training Completion Certificates are preferred.
• Electrical License preferred.
• FAA Drone certification is preferred.

Working Environment and Physical Demand:

• 100% travel to assigned project(s) - this role requires flexibility in traveling to multiple states.
• Ability to receive and execute tasks delegated by a more senior technician, all while being able to recognize potential safety concerns, and maintaining a good attitude.
• Must be able to comply with all company safety standards and procedures including OSHA requirements.
• Complete OSHA training as required.
• Must follow organization policies and procedures.
• Individuals in this position work in an outdoor environment and must be able to tolerate all climates.
• Must be able to sit, stoop, kneel, bend, stand, or walk short to long distances for 8-10 hours a day.
• Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.