Renewable Energy Construction Specialist

About the role

To support the PMC QA organization by providing QA oversight and leading/executing audits across supplier, contractor, and project quality systems. In addition, supports the PMC QA group in metrics, tracking, reporting, and other PMC QA deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Provide QA oversight of PMC Renewable (Solar, BESS, Hydro) Projects and Gas Projects as directed.
• Verify equipment suppliers, contractors, vendors, etc., are performing work in accordance with the PMC Quality Assurance Program, industry standards, codes, and contractual requirements and specifications through inspections, surveillance/audits, document reviews, and ongoing monitoring at PMC construction sites.
• Participate in auditing services and assessments of equipment suppliers, contractors, vendors, etc., quality programs including manufacturing, shop fabrication, field fabrication, and construction activities, as well as internal PMC processes.
• Support the development of Quality Assurance procedures and documents to enhance the Quality Assurance Program.
• Provide input for the continued development of the PMC Quality Assurance Programs.
• Write detailed reports of inspections and audits performed at supplier facilities and construction sites.
• Review suppliers, contractors, vendors, etc., Quality Programs for adequacy, completeness, and applicability to quality work.
• Evaluate NDE (Non-Destructive Examination) procedures and methodologies, execution of NDE procedures, review/verify interpretation of NDE results, and provide oversight to ensure supplier/site contract QA/QC is performed properly and in accordance with requirements.
• Evaluate Code requirements and applications as needed.
• Perform weekly site walks with the Contractor.
• Complete weekly reports detailing QA/QC updates per the approved plan.
• Perform periodic monitoring of the Contractors' in-process work to verify compliance.
• Manage the nonconformance process for the project.
• Complete Quality observations as required by the approved site-specific quality plan.
• Support the project in accordance with the approved site-specific quality plan and owner requirements.
• Review and comment on ITPs (Inspection and Test Plans), Contractor-submitted Quality documents, and other documents as requested.
• Perform weekly, bi-weekly, and as-needed site visits to provide QA support.

Requirements

• Ability to provide QA oversight on large utility-scale new construction projects.
• Experience with new generation renewable (Solar, BESS, hydro) and/or Gas projects.
• Quality management experience (quality tools).
• Auditing experience.
• Knowledge of relevant industry Codes and Standards.
• Problem-solving skills (Lean Six Sigma, causal analysis, etc.).
• 15+ years of experience.

Preferred Skills

• Working experience with Procore.
• Working experience with SharePoint.
• Proficient working experience with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Schedule

Hybrid role with approximately 50% travel to supplier and project sites. Personal vehicle required (mileage reimbursed). Per diem offered if eligible.