Quality Assurance Manager

Blue Ridge Power (BRP) is seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to represent BRP’s quality program on the job site. This person should have experience leading others and quality or construction experience. This person will work on-site on solar projects for mid-term and long-term assignments, including out-of-state projects. They will work directly with the construction team, subcontractors, and customers to ensure that all components in the PV System are installed per design. This position is designated as a safety-sensitive position.

This position is 100% travel and offers per diem while working on our project sites. Site states include, but are not limited to, Michigan, Indiana, North Carolina, Virginia, South Carolina, Kentucky, and Maryland.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead a team of on-site quality inspection personnel.
• Oversee the execution of the site-specific Quality Plan.
• Ensure that all quality assurance inspections are completed properly and timely.
• Participate in the Plan-of-the-Day meetings to coordinate the quality team activities with all other teams on-site.
• Participate in all other required meetings with Quality, Construction, and Client Representatives.
• Implement policies and procedures that are approved by the Quality Programming team.
• Maintain quality inspection, submittals, and observations in the Construction Management Software (CMS) along with all reports and photos.
• Identify and report nonconformance issues.
• Perform root cause analysis of nonconformance issues and ensure corrective measures are appropriate.
• Train quality personnel to perform required inspections.
• Ensure that the on-site Quality Team receives all other required training.
• Identify and communicate scheduling challenges as they relate to project milestones.
• Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data for presentation to customers and senior management.
• Ensure the successful completion of daily inspection reports.
• Work directly with customers, vendors, and internal construction teams to ensure quality standards are met.
• Perform duties as assigned by management.

Must-Haves:

• 7+ years of verifiable quality assurance and/or construction experience.
• 3+ years of experience managing personnel.
• The ability to lead a team and work independently.
• Proficient with Office 365 (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).
• Experience working with a cloud-based construction management system (i.e., Procore, Oracle, Primavera, Cloud, etc.).
• A clear understanding of OSHA safe workplace practices and procedures.
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to effectively relay technical information.
• Ability to manage your team's time efficiently to complete all required tasks.
• Proficient with technical documentation, including engineering drawings, manufacturer documentation, and applicable codes and standards.
• Knowledge of utility-scale construction principles and practices.
• Understanding of medium voltage fundamentals, utility, overhead, and pole equipment.
• Experience and knowledge in electrical testing, including:
• DC/AC Voltage Testing (VOC)
• Insulation Resistance Testing (IRT)
• Very Low Frequency (VLF)
• NETA Transformer Testing
• Experience working with PV racking and tracking systems (commissioning, operation, troubleshooting, manufacturer training and/or certification).
• Experience working with inverters (commissioning, operation, communications, troubleshooting, manufacturer training and/or certification).
• Experience working with Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA and DAS) systems (operations, programming, manufacturer training and/or certification).
• Experience working with subcontractors and vendors to ensure that quality practices and products are being maintained.
• Experience with the implementation of Inspection Test Plans (ITPs).

Nice-to-Haves:.

• Advanced Leadership Seminar/Course or equivalent.
• NESC training for substation operation.

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor's or associate degree in a related field and/or equivalent education preferred.
• NFPA 70E High Voltage certification is required.
• OSHA 30 is required.
• Must possess and maintain a current valid driver’s license.
• NABCEP certification preferred.
• ASQ Completion Certificates preferred.
• Procore Training Completion Certificates are preferred.

Working Environment and Physical Demand:

• 100% travel to assigned project(s); approximately 60% Field, 40% On-Site Office.
• This role requires flexibility in traveling to multiple states.
• Ability to receive and execute tasks delegated by a more senior technician, all while recognizing potential safety concerns and maintaining a good attitude.
• Must be able to comply with all company safety standards and procedures, including OSHA requirements.
• Complete OSHA training as required.
• Must follow organization policies and procedures.
• Individuals in this position work in an outdoor environment and must be able to tolerate all climates.
• Must be able to sit, stoop, kneel, bend, stand, or walk short to long distances for 8-10 hours daily.
• Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally.