QA/QC Manager – Power Plant Construction

HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm; Jeffers (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced QA/QC Site Manager to support a major power generation construction project in Tracy, Minnesota. This on-site role serves as the quality expert ensuring activities meet project specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

The role oversees QA/QC activities, reviews quality documentation, conducts field audits, and witnesses hydrostatic and pressure testing while collaborating with contractors, inspectors, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of QA/QC experience on industrial, utility, or large construction projects.
• Experience with welding inspection and quality oversight.
• Piping fabrication and installation experience.
• Hydrotesting and pressure testing experience.
• Construction quality audits and surveillance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee QA/QC activities on a large-scale power generation construction project.
• Review and approve quality documentation, inspection plans, procedures, and test records.
• Conduct field audits and site inspections to verify compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Monitor welding, piping fabrication, installation, and testing activities.
• Witness hydrostatic and pressure testing.
• Review turnover and closeout documentation to ensure quality records are complete and accurate.
• Collaborate with construction teams, inspectors, contractors, and vendors to resolve quality issues.
• Provide technical guidance related to codes, standards, and quality requirements.

Skills

QA/QC oversight

Welding inspection

Piping fabrication & installation

Hydrotesting & pressure testing

Construction quality audits

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced QA/QC Site Manager to support a major power generation construction project in Tracy, Minnesota. This role will serve as the on-site quality expert, ensuring construction activities meet project specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee QA/QC activities on a large-scale power generation construction project.
• Review and approve quality documentation, inspection plans, procedures, and test records.
• Conduct field audits and site inspections to verify compliance with project requirements and industry standards.
• Monitor welding, piping fabrication, installation, and testing activities.
• Witness hydrostatic and pressure testing.
• Review turnover and closeout documentation to ensure quality records are complete and accurate.
• Collaborate with construction teams, inspectors, contractors, and vendors to resolve quality issues.
• Provide technical guidance related to codes, standards, and quality requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of QA/QC experience supporting industrial, utility, power generation, or large construction projects.
• Experience with:
• Welding inspection and quality oversight
• Piping fabrication and installation
• Hydrotesting and pressure testing
• Construction quality audits and surveillance
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
• ASNT VT2 certification
• Experience with API and/or ACI standards
• Experience working with EPC contractors on large industrial or energy projects
• Previous owner’s representative or quality engineering experience

Why Join?

• Long-term project with strong extension potential.
• Opportunity to support a high-profile power generation project.
• Exposure to large-scale energy infrastructure construction.
• Collaborate with industry-leading contractors and project teams.
• Excellent opportunity for professional growth and future project opportunities.