QA/QC Field Inspector

About the role

Prime Controls, L.P. is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm established in 2004, dedicated to meeting clients’ industrial automation and control requirements. As a Main Automation Contractor, we offer comprehensive solutions supported by our size, expertise, and extensive experience. With a professional team of 1000+ employees, Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices throughout the United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees’ well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment.

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

Responsibilities

• 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 findings from quality inspections and insights.
• Analyze quality findings (both in-house and from 3rd parties) and provide insights into corrective measures that will minimize reoccurrence of less than expected performance.
• Properly use electrical test equipment and similar tools.
• Visually verifies the Bill of Materials for panels and instrumentation devices.
• Visually verifies, tests electrical components, and traces all wire origins and designations for accuracy and correct wiring tags.
• Strictly adheres to all safety and environmental rules and regulations to protect employees and public safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (AA) in Electrical Technology or equivalent from a two-year college, or technical school.
• 5+ years of experience in a related field.
• State Journeyman License.
• Ability to power up and test 120 VAC, 24VDC, and 480V voltage electrical systems (consistent with OSHA and NEC electrical safety practices).
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits.
• Ability to work overtime or weekends, when necessary, according to the production and site construction schedule.
• Ability to work extended hours when required.
• Ability and dexterity to work with conduit and fittings as well as duct covers and cabinets to manipulate wires.
• Ability to understand and interpret Piping and Instrumentation Drawings (P&IDs) and tubing drawings to ensure correct installation.
• Ability to use customer software packages, e.g., ProCore, CxAlloy, BIM360 Field, etc.
• Understanding of basic email and MS Office products and various other applications.
• Understanding of electrical wiring, fabrication, and testing of control panels under a UL 508A & 698A panel environment.
• Understanding of instrument and control systems including programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and instrument loops (4-20mA).
• Knowledge of automated controls.
• Understanding of writing disciplined clear corrective actions on deficiencies and follow up on corrective actions as requested.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Flexible Spending Account(s)
• Generous PTO
• Numerous culture events
• ESOP
• 401k matching and more!