QA/QC Commissioning Associate III

CPG; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CPG is seeking a QA/QC Commissioning Associate III to support quality control and assurance for data center commissioning projects. The role involves verifying equipment, ensuring adherence to industry standards, and assisting the QA/QC Engineer with documentation and procurement coordination.

The candidate should have strong SOP writing skills, experience in complex facilities, and be prepared to travel 75–80% to project sites. US citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• 5–9 years of inspection/production experience.
• Experience writing and enforcing SOPs.
• Solid understanding of test equipment and software.
• Experience in complex facilities or mission critical projects is preferred.
• Must be a US citizen.

Responsibilities

• Develop QA/QC documents for the project, including certificates, calibration, test results, inspection requests, and reports.
• Review material quality and ensure compliance with project specs and standards.
• Coordinate with teams to perform quality audits and tests.
• Assist in maintaining calibration of quality testing equipment and storage of hazardous materials.
• Prepare monthly reports and evaluate performance against quality requirements.

Skills

QA/QC experience

Data center knowledge

SOP writing

Education

Trade school or technical degree

Tools

Excel

MS Project

Quality testing tools

Job description

Location: Ashburn, VA (100 mile radius), 75%-80% travel.

Title: QA/QC Commissioning Associate III

POSITION SUMMMARY:

The QA/QC Commissioning Associate III assists in quality control and quality assurance of data center critical systems preparing for the commissioning process. The QA/QC Commissioning Associate assists the QA/QC Engineer to ensure that the correct equipment has been purchased and that installation is in accordance with industry standards and equipment specifications. This role will develop skills and industry knowledge to perform increasingly more complex commissioning tasks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop QA/QC documents of the complete project including certificates, calibration, test results, inspection requests, non‑compliance reports and site instruction/observations, permanent materials delivered, and other important QA/QC documents.
• Follow all standards to perform inspection and tests on all procedures and oversee all testing methods and maintain high standards of quality for all processes.
• Review the quality of all materials at the site and ensure compliance with all project specifications and quality and collaborate with the department for all material procurement and maintain a quality of materials.
• Support the effective implementation of all test and inspection schedules and ensure adherence to all procedures and coordinate with various teams to perform quality audits on processes.
• Assist employees to ensure knowledge of all quality standards and ensure compliance to all quality manuals and procedures and collaborate with contractors and suppliers to maintain the quality of all systems.
• Manage to lift all types of equipment and handle the efficient storage of all hazardous materials and perform quality audits as per the required schedule.
• Understand all products and non‑conformance processes and evaluate all documents to ensure the maintenance of optimal quality and prepare monthly reports to evaluate performance.
• Monitor an efficient system and record for all project activities and analyze all processes to ensure all work according to quality requirements.
• Understand all work methods and maintain knowledge on all quality assurance standards and monitor continuous application for all quality assurance processes and recommend corrective actions for all processes.
• Support and follow a method statement for the activity including risk assessment and job safety environmental analysis and Inspection Test Plan and Checklist based on specifications of the project.
• Liaise the Technical Engineer for submission of material submittals to Consultant.
• Develop and maintain inspection reports.
• Ensure compliance to federal and state laws, as well as company standards and specifications.
• Maintain calibration of quality testing equipment.
• Perform inspections across all stages of production.
• Advising on procedures to improve production efficiency.
• Prepare and maintain test data for review.
• Evaluate data and draft reports, noting any relevant deviations from existing standards.
• Identify areas for quality control improvement and implement new methods accordingly.
• Communicate quality or compliance concerns with urgency.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience (Desired):

• Technical Military MOS, trade school and/or degree.
• Experience and/or education and internship in complex facilities or mission critical projects is preferred.
• Any civilian or military technical certifications is a plus.
• Experience with writing and enforcing standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Solid understanding of test equipment & software.
• Minimum of 5-9 years of inspection and/or production experience.
• Strong working knowledge of various mathematical concepts including fractions, ratios, and proportions.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and interpret information.
• Must be able to travel 75%-80%.
• Must be a US citizen.

Computer Skills:

• Advanced Excel skills preferred.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, Word and Microsoft Project.
• Basic knowledge of systems design for various projects.

Certificates and Licenses:

• No certificates or licenses required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• No supervisory responsibilities for this position.

Physical Demands:

• Occasionally lift and/or move objects 10 to 50 pounds; frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. Specific vision abilities for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust and focus. Noise level can be moderate to high.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Pre Employment Requirements:

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre‑employment background check, drug screening, and motor vehicle record (MVR) review, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Positions requiring driving must have an MVR that meets company and insurance carrier standards.

CPG is an equal opportunity employer. We will consider all employment applicants without attention to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

CPG Participates in E-Verify.