Electrical Quality Inspector - Power Market

Kiewit; Lenexa, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Life insurance

Retirement plans with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

TIC - The Industrial Company, a TIC Power District unit, seeks an Electrical Quality Inspector to support QA/QC inspections across US projects. This role focuses on electrical discipline inspections, test activities, and ensuring products meet contract specifications.

Responsibilities include documenting test results, coordinating with operations, and applying relevant codes and standards while traveling to project sites as required.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in engineering technology or science plus two years of QA/QC experience, or high school/GED plus four years in QA/QC.
• Working knowledge of the trade discipline, inspection techniques and related codes.
• Must be self-motivated, organized with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel and relocate as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform QA/QC electrical inspections and tests in the field.
• Prepare inspection/test reports and maintain quality files.
• Verify compliance with contract documents, codes and standards.
• Coordinate inspections with operations to meet production goals.
• Identify nonconforming work and ensure proper corrective actions.
• Maintain effective communications with project team and clients.
• Support project quality plans and safety requirements.
• Travel to various project sites as required.

Skills

QA/QC inspections

Electrical codes

Documentation

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in engineering technology or science + 2 years QA/QC

High school diploma + 4 years QA/QC

Tools

AWS/ACI/ICBO/ASNT/NACE/API Certs

Job description

Electrical Quality Inspector - Power Market

Location

Lenexa, KS, US Seminole, TX, US Port Arthur, TX, US Vicksburg, MS, US Beaumont, TX, US Jewett, TX, US Greenville, MS, US

Requisition ID:182533

Job Level:Mid Level

Home District/Group:TIC Power District

Department:Quality

Market:Power

Employment Type:Full Time

Position Overview

Based on our various projects throughout the United States, the Electrical Inspector supports the Project Quality Team with electrical inspections. The primary responsibility of the Electrical Inspector is to perform QA/QC inspections in the field to ensure end product quality meets the contract and specification requirements. The Electrical Quality Inspector will primarily have responsibility for inspections and tests pertaining to the electrical discipline.

The Electrical Quality Inspector will also perform other duties as directed by his/her supervisor to meet project quality requirements. To maximize his/her effectiveness, the Quality Inspector must develop a thorough understanding of the project scope and schedule as they relate to his/her specific assignment.

District Overview

TIC - The Industrial Company is a subsidiary of Kiewit Corporation. TIC Power brings a wealth of experience across multiple contracting models. Throughout North America, we offer integrated EPC solutions for various markets including building and upgrading transmission and distribution, offshore wind, solar, hydrogen, energy storage, geothermal, natural gas generation, commercial nuclear and carbon management technologies.

Location

Our projects span diverse locations including Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, and Virginia, offering you the chance to work in varied environments and communities. Kiewit/TIC embraces flexibility and personal growth, tailoring project assignments and career development plans to align with your individual aspirations and expertise. This commitment ensures a fulfilling career path enriched by meaningful work assignments and extensive travel opportunities throughout key energy markets.

Responsibilities

• Listen to and takes appropriate action on client’s expressed concerns and observations.
• Provide open and honest communications to client representatives regarding the quality of work.
• Develop an understanding of project scope and quality requirements as they pertain to the electrical discipline.
• Study and understand the Project Quality Plan and other quality documents that pertain to assigned scope of work.
• Identify detailed quality requirements required by the contract specifications and applicable codes and standards.
• Coordinate with operations to schedule quality inspections and tests to maintain production goals.
• Perform inspections and tests for electrical at the required frequency in the assigned area.
• Ensure that required inspections and tests are performed by others as required.
• Prepare inspection/test reports and maintain the quality files related to area of responsibility.
• Verify inspection and test compliance with applicable contract documents, codes and standards.
• Correctly interpret and utilize codes and industry standards to determine compliance of the work.
• Maintain effective communications (both orally and written) with supervisor, coworkers and the project management team.
• Communicate test results to the project team with accurate and complete documentation.
• Understand electrical codes and standards as they apply to the assigned work.
• Organize quality documents and store per the company and project document management procedures.
• Identify and report nonconforming work in accordance with the company quality standards and the Project Quality Plan.
• Verify nonconforming work is properly corrected.
• Perform source and receiving inspection of permanent materials and plant equipment for project requirements as needed.
• Develop strong working relationship with supervisor, coworkers and the project management team.
• Be involved in and provide quality input to task planning meetings.
• Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed.
• Inspect subordinates’ work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.
• Listen to other employee's and supervisor's suggestions, complaints, problems, safety concerns and recommendations, evaluate each and then devise and implement a plan of action based on that evaluation.
• Observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation or replacement.
• Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective actions to eliminate or minimize hazards.
• Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices. (i.e. back-up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens)
• Understand and implement lockout/tagout procedures in safe manner.
• Be motivated and work productively.
• Perform all other job-related duties as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in engineering technology or science plus two years of experience in a related construction field (at least one of these years in a QA/QC position); or a high school graduate or equivalent (GED) plus four years of experience in a related construction field (at least two of these years in a QA/QC position).
• Working knowledge of the specific trade of discipline you are assigned to with associated special processes, inspection, and testing techniques.
• Working knowledge of construction industry codes relating to your area of expertise (i.e. ASSHTO, ACI, AWS, ASME, NEC, etc.)
• Must be a self-starter, be organized and have good interpersonal skills.
• Be detail-oriented, flexible and highly motivated, and have a strong work ethic and professional demeanor,
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and accurately,
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, and
• Must be a team player but able to work independently, to meet intense deadlines, goals, and objectives.
• MSHA Site experience preferred (but not required)
• Certifications from AWS, ACI, ICBO, ASNT, NACE, API etc. may be required for certain positions.
• Ability to travel and relocate as needed.

Other Requirements:

• Work productively and meet deadlines timely
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various different locations and conditions may vary.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

At TIC, we only hire the best — and our family mentality will drive you to continue to be the best. We believe in the benefits of investing in our people. Around here, you’ll constantly increase your knowledge, sharpen your skills and gain new experiences.

Whether it’s cement for our sidewalks and driveways; aluminum for our automobiles; wood pellets for our grills; paper plates for our picnics; food for our pets or the beverages we consume with our friends, our longstanding work in the industrial market touches the tiny details in our daily lives.

If you want a career that can make an impact, look no further.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry, including top-tier medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, paid parental and maternity leave, and generous paid time off.