QA/QC Field Inspector

About the Company

Prime Controls, L.P. is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm established in 2004. We specialize in meeting clients’ industrial automation and control requirements as a Main Automation Contractor. With over 1,000 employees, we serve customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texas headquarters and other U.S. offices. Our mission is to deliver high-quality professional services while prioritizing employee well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment.

About the Role

As a QA/QC Field Inspector, you will perform Quality Control Inspections and Testing of field-installed instrumentation devices and fabricated Instrument and Control Panels, adhering to NEC, UL 508A & 698A standards, as well as site-specific drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Understand electrical wiring, fabrication, and testing of control panels under UL 508A & 698A standards.
• Understand instrument and control systems, including programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and instrument loops (4-20mA), as well as transmitters, flow meters, pressure probes, temperature probes, level probes, timers, and relays.
• Understand PLC logic and software platforms for I/O testing such as Allen-Bradley, Modicon, Siemens, and Motorola.
• Write disciplined, clear corrective actions on deficiencies and follow up on them as requested.
• Understand Non-Conformance and corrective measures to adhere to standards.
• Develop written reports illustrating opportunities for improvement based on factual findings.
• Communicate to team members in a facilitative manner on how to improve performance based on quality inspection findings.
• Help prepare training material and provide instruction based on insights gathered from quality findings.
• Analyze quality findings (both in-house and from 3rd parties) and provide insights into corrective measures to minimize recurrence of substandard performance.
• Bolster good performance by providing positive feedback to team members.
• Properly use electrical test equipment and similar tools.
• Understand electrical wiring and testing of both DC and AC circuits up to 480 volts.
• Visually verify the Bill of Materials for panels and instrumentation devices.
• Visually verify, test electronically, and/or physically trace by hand all wire origins and designations for accuracy and correct wiring tags.
• Power up and test 120 VAC, 24VDC, and 480V voltage electrical systems (consistent with OSHA and NEC electrical safety practices).
• Troubleshoot electrical circuits.
• Work overtime or weekends when necessary, according to production and site construction schedules.
• Work extended hours when required.
• Work with conduit and fittings, duct covers, and cabinets to manipulate wires.
• Understand and interpret Piping and Instrumentation Drawings (P&IDs) and tubing drawings to ensure correct installation.
• Use customer software packages such as ProCore, CxAlloy, and BIM360 Field.
• Use basic email and MS Office products, as well as various other applications.
• Strictly adhere to all safety and environmental rules and regulations to protect employees and public safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate degree (AA) in Electrical Technology or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or five years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• 2 years of related experience.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 6 years of related experience.
• Military technician experience.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account(s).
• Generous PTO.
• Numerous culture events.
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan).
• 401k matching.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

Physical requirements and work environment expectations vary by position. Roles at Prime Controls may involve:

• Moderate noise and occasional exposure to outdoor weather conditions.
• Work at heights or around airborne particles and electrical components, depending on the role.
• Physical activities such as standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Use of hands, arms, and voice communication.
• Lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds.
• Vision requirements including close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.