Quality Specialist (Flagstaff, AZ)

Position Responsibilities and Duties

• Travel to active solar project sites within the region to perform random sampling inspections at defined intervals during the construction of projects.
• Evaluate installation and process quality across all DFOW, including civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical scopes.
• Verify compliance with project specifications, engineering drawings, and industry standards.
• Compare inspection results from previous inspection samples of the same DFOW to identify and monitor any variance trends to leverage positive trends and contain negative trends.
• Photograph and document all discrepancies and non-conforming work.
• Generate and submit Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), as necessary, with detailed findings and recommendations.
• Maintain accurate inspection logs and quality documentation.
• Communicate inspection results and quality trends to the project team, including site managers, superintendents, and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with the Quality Control and Construction teams to resolve issues and implement corrective actions.
• Provide feedback to improve installation practices and ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Provide inspection results data to the Regional Quality Manager, Quality Analyst, and Quality Department to support trend analysis programs.
• Support onboarding and orientation of field personnel on quality expectations.
• Aid in the development and delivery of training related to quality procedures and standards.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, specifically with respect to communicating the interdependencies of the field installation teams and upstream working and business units.
• 3+ years of experience in solar EPC or utility-scale construction quality control.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and QA/QC protocols.
• Familiarity with solar installation methods and standards (e.g., NEC, IEEE, ASTM).
• Proficiency in inspection tools, reporting software, and digital documentation.
• Ability to travel frequently and work independently in field environments.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with NCR workflows and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.
• Enrollment in the company’s 401(k) plan.
• Vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Pay

Salary Range: $73,104.00 - $91,380.00