Solar Quality Assurance/Quality Control
Crete United · Tucson, AZ · 2 mo ago
HybridPart-time
Crete United Energy Services is committed to a more sustainable future through teamwork, integrity, and growth. We’re looking for forward-thinking individuals who want to make an impact while supporting innovative energy solutions across commercial solar projects.
Responsibilities
- Development & Design QAQC
- Review preliminary and final design drawings for constructability, accuracy, and code compliance.
- Verify equipment specifications, vendor submittals, and project documentation.
- Ensure QAQC standards are incorporated throughout engineering and permitting processes.
- Support document control and revision tracking.
- Identify and communicate potential quality or compliance risks during project development.
- Construction & Installation QAQC
- Perform inspections of mechanical, structural, and electrical solar installations.
- Verify work aligns with engineering drawings, specifications, NEC requirements, and local regulations.
- Monitor workmanship quality and identify corrective actions as needed.
- Support field teams and subcontractors in maintaining quality standards and safety compliance.
- Testing & Commissioning
- Conduct system testing including string testing, insulation resistance testing, inverter startup, IV curve tracing, and system verification.
- Validate system performance against project and manufacturer standards.
- Document deficiencies and track corrective actions through completion.
- Customer Walkthrough & Project Closeout
- Lead final inspections, customer walkthroughs, and punch list completion.
- Provide customer orientation on system operation, monitoring platforms, and maintenance procedures.
- Ensure closeout packages including as-builts, test reports, warranties, and inspection documentation are complete.
- Support final customer acceptance and project turnover.
- Annual Maintenance & Ongoing QAQC
- Perform annual inspections and preventative maintenance evaluations.
- Conduct performance checks and monitoring reviews to ensure long-term system reliability.
- Coordinate with service teams on warranty issues, repairs, and system upgrades.
- Maintain strong customer relationships through ongoing technical support and communication.
- Documentation & Collaboration
- Maintain detailed QAQC reports, inspection records, and photographic documentation.
- Work closely with project managers, engineers, installers, subcontractors, and customers to resolve quality concerns.
- Support training and continuous improvement efforts across field and service teams.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
- 2+ years of experience in solar installation, QAQC, inspections, commissioning, or maintenance.
- Knowledge of solar PV systems, NEC, OSHA, and industry quality standards.
- Experience using testing equipment such as multimeters, insulation testers, thermal imaging cameras, and IV curve tracers.
- Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and customer-facing professionalism.
- NABCEP certification or equivalent preferred.
Work Environment
- Combination of office-based design review and field-based inspections, commissioning, and maintenance visits.
- Exposure to outdoor conditions, construction sites, and electrical systems.
- PPE compliance and adherence to safety protocols required.
- Travel requirements range between 25%–50%, depending on project location, phase, and business needs. Travel may include site visits, inspections, commissioning support, customer walkthroughs, and coordination with field teams across multiple project locations.
Schedule
This is a part-time position within the AZ Market, with possible full-time hours as needed.