QA/QC Manager – Power Plant Construction

HireTalent; Jeffers (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HireTalent is seeking an experienced QA/QC Site Manager to support a major power generation construction project in Tracy, Minnesota. As the on-site quality expert, you will ensure activities meet project specifications, industry standards, and regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.

You will oversee QA/QC activities, review documentation, conduct field audits, monitor welding and piping installation, witness hydrotesting, and collaborate with construction teams to resolve

Qualifications

• 5+ years in QA/QC for industrial or large construction projects.
• Experience with welding inspection, piping, hydrotesting & pressure testing.
• Experience with quality audits and surveillance.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee QA/QC on large-scale power construction project.
• Review and approve quality docs, plans, procedures, and test records.
• Conduct field audits and site inspections for compliance.
• Monitor welding, piping fabrication, installation, and testing.
• Witness hydrostatic and pressure testing.
• Review turnover and closeout quality records.
• Collaborate with construction teams, inspectors, contractors, vendors.
• Provide technical guidance on codes, standards, and quality requirements.

Skills

QA/QC experience

Communication

Stakeholder management

Microsoft Office

Tools

Inspection tools

Piping quality controls

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
• Combustion turbine project 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.