Electrical QAQC SME

General Description / Duties

• Review the contract documents, Owner Project Requirements, and Basis of Design for familiarity.
• Review the Electrical Contractor QAR's QC plan and start-up schedule.
• Develop the electrical commissioning schedule including all inter-dependencies (electrical, controls, etc) for the mechanical and process systems.
• Attend the daily Startup and Cx meeting and further develop the electrical commissioning look ahead using construction complete dates for the electrical gear and systems.
• Attend site MEP coordination meetings, pull planning meetings, first of kind (FOK) meetings, preparatory meetings, and any other project coordinator level meetings, deemed necessary by the GC and Owner.
• Review Level 2 inspections which include installation verification to the drawings and specs, field inspect FOK installs and pre-Energization Inspections.
• Provide a Weekly / Monthly review of the Commissioning Schedule and Master Construction Schedule line items that relate to level 3 and level 4 commissioning activities.
• Report to the site construction teams any concerns as they relate to the level 2 construction complete.
• Signoff on all Level 2 & Level 3 commissioning activities.
• Log and track of all Level 2 & Level 3 issues / discrepancies in the Cx software and follow the discrepancy through its corrective action and subsequent inspection.
• Develop pre-functional inspection checklists with the vendors for all major mechanical equipment.
• Provide general oversight of GC & Electrical Contractor QC plans. Provide feedback to the GC and client where deviations exist from the Division 1 specifications related to QC.
• Conduct field observations of electrical scope to ensure installation and operational function are in compliance with the drawings, specifications, NEC, and industry standards.
• Ensure NCR / deficiency log items are closed out prior to start-up and acceptance testing.
• Attend 100% FOK equipment energizations and vendor Level 3 startup activities.

Electrical QA Specific Description / Duties

• Oversee the execution of the sitewide electrical installations which includes: qualified installer and training tracking log, qualified installer identification methods, manhole installation quality checklist, medium voltage cable termination quality checklist, medium voltage, and routine field inspections.
• Systems Included In The Electrical Scope Of Work: Fire Alarm Detection, Dry Type and Oil filled Transformers, MV Substations, Battery Monitoring, 125 VDC Systems, UPS Systems, BMS devices (Electrical Distribution), Transfer Switch (ATS) and Transfer Switchgear, Distribution Panels, Medium/Low voltage pathways and conductors, Variable Frequency Drives, Short Circuit Coordination and Arc Flash (SCCAF) Studies (Verification), MV/LV Switchgear, Mechanical Distribution Panels, Grounding System, Standby Generators, Security Requirements.

Minimum qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant work experience on large-scale construction projects with a focus on a specific discipline (Electrical or Mechanical).
• Experience in a quality control role with extensive knowledge of data center structural, electrical, mechanical and/or controls equipment.
• Ability to read and understand critical project documentation such as test plans, design documents, specifications, Cx scripts, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to work with internal and external partners (project managers, superintendents, operations teams, commissioning agents, etc.) in a positive, productive way that encourages collaboration.
• Strong testing proficiency using quality engineering testing techniques, methodologies and best practices leveraging test management tools.
• Familiarity with scheduling software such as P6.
• Familiarity with BIM Field or BIM 2.0.
• Ability to apply initiative and judgment to define and perform tasks, sometimes complex, and sees the bigger picture.

Resume Experience

• Show former superintendent, foreman duties as an electrical, mechanical contractor is a plus.

Physical & Mental Requirements

• Standing/Walking/Sitting: Workday is a combination of being stationary and moving about the work location.
• Must be able to climb stairs: Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, and temporary access systems.
• Hands/Arms: Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. Frequently operates machinery and will use hands/fingers and legs to operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect and position materials.
• Sight: Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus in an outdoor environment. Must be able to safely operate a vehicle with a valid driver's license.
• Lift/Carry: Must have the ability to lift or manipulate 50 pounds to a height of 3 feet, and carry or push it 50-100 feet.
• Bending/Twisting: Frequent.
• Kneeling/Crouching/Crawling: Must be able to regularly position self in a kneeling, crouching or crawling position for the purpose of examining project work. Must use independent judgment, and organizational and problem-solving skills to determine best method to accomplish desired results.