QA/QC Field Inspector

Prime Controls; Los Lunas (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Controls is seeking a QA/QC Field Inspector to perform inspections and testing of field installed instrumentation and control panels per NEC, UL 508A & 698A standards. You will generate reports highlighting improvement opportunities and work with the team to implement corrective actions.

The role requires a State Journeyman License, 5+ years of related field experience, and the ability to power/test 120 VAC, 24 VDC, and 480 VAC safely. Overtime and weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• AA in Electrical Technology or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Five plus years in a related field with field QA/QC experience.
• Valid State Journeyman License.
• Ability to power up/test 120 VAC, 24 VDC, 480 VAC safely.
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical circuits and read drawings.
• Availability for overtime, weekends, and extended hours as needed.
• Familiarity with P&IDs, wiring, and control panels under UL NEC standards.
• Experience with customer software: ProCore, CxAlloy, BIM360 Field.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control inspections and testing of field instruments and Control Panels.
• Develop written reports with improvement opportunities based on findings.
• Communicate findings to team members for performance improvements.
• Analyze quality findings and recommend corrective actions.
• Visually verify BOMs, wiring tags, components, and wiring origins.
• Adhere to safety and environmental rules to ensure site safety.

Skills

Electrical testing

P&ID interpretation

Troubleshooting

Field inspections

Documentation

Education

Associate degree in Electrical Technology

2-year degree or equivalent in related field

5+ years field experience

Tools

ProCore

CxAlloy

BIM360 Field

Job description

Overview

Position Summary

As a QA/QC Field Inspector, you will perform Quality Control Inspections and Testing of field installed instrumentation devices, fabricated Instrument and Control Panels, by following NEC, UL 508A & 698A standards as well as site specific drawings and specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop written reports illustrating opportunities for improvement based on factual findings.
• Communicate to team members in a facilitative manner on how to improve performance, based on findings from quality inspections and insights.
• Analyze quality findings (both in-house and from 3rd parties) and provide insights into corrective measures that will minimize reoccurrence of less than expected performance.
• Properly use electrical test equipment and similar tools.
• Visually verifies the Bill of Materials for panels and instrumentation devices.
• Visually verifies, tests electrical components, and traces all wire origins and designations for accuracy and correct wiring tags.
• Strictly adheres to all safety and environmental rules and regulations to protect employees and public safety.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate degree (AA) Electrical Technology Associate Degree (AA)or equivalent from a two-year college, or technical school.
• 5+ years of experience in a related field.
• State Journeyman License
• Ability to power up and test 120 VAC, 24VDC, and 480V voltage electrical systems (consistent with OSHA and NEC electrical safety practices).
• Ability to trouble shoot electrical circuits.
• Works overtime or weekends, when necessary, according to the production and site construction schedule.
• Ability to work extended hours when required.
• Ability and dexterity to work with conduit and fittings as well as duct covers and cabinets to manipulate wires.
• Ability to understand and interpret Piping and Instrumentation Drawings (P&IDs) and tubing drawings to ensure correct installation.
• Ability to used customer software packages, e,g ProCore, CxAlloy, BIM360 Field etc.
• Understanding of basic email and MS Office products and various other applications.
• Understanding of electrical wiring, fabrication, and testing of control panels under a UL 508A & 698A panel environment.
• Understanding of instrument and control systems including programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and instrument loops (4-20mA). Knowledge of automated controls.
• Understanding of and writing, disciplined clear corrective actions on deficiencies and follow up on corrective actions upon as requested.
• Understanding of electrical wiring and testing.

The Preferred

• EE98j
• 2-4 year degree in related field or 5+ years of experience in leiu of degree