Quality Specialist, BESS (Flagstaff, AZ)

solvenergy; Flagstaff (AZ); Presencial; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

SOLV Energy is seeking a Quality Specialist for BESS projects to measure, monitor, and drive construction quality across multiple utility-scale sites. You will perform random sampling inspections on all DFOW, identify discrepancies, and promote continuous improvement in installation practices.

The role requires travel to active project sites, strong QA/QC knowledge, and ability to document findings, generate NCRs, and collaborate with project teams to ensure compliance with specifications and

Formación

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• 2-5 years of experience in utility-scale solar, BESS, renewable energy, EPC construction, or quality control/quality assurance.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, installation standards, and QA/QC protocols.
• Working knowledge of BESS, electrical, mechanical, and civil construction practices.
• Familiarity with NEC, IEEE, NFPA, ASTM, and manufacturer requirements.
• Proficiency with inspection tools, reporting software, digital documentation systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel frequently and work independently across multiple project locations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a

Responsabilidades

• Travel to active BESS project sites within the assigned region to perform random sampling inspections at defined intervals during construction activities.
• Evaluate installation and process quality across all DFOW, including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, commissioning, and energy storage system scopes.
• Verify compliance with project specifications, engineering drawings, manufacturer requirements, and applicable industry standards.
• Compare inspection results from previous samples of the same DFOW to identify trends, recognize positive performance, and mitigate recurring quality issues.
• Monitor installation practices to ensure adherence to approved methods, quality procedures, and client requirements.
• Participate in quality audits and support corrective and preventive action initiatives across regional projects.
• Photograph and document all discrepancies, deficiencies, and non-conforming work.
• Generate and submit Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), as necessary, with detailed findings, recommendations, and corrective action requirements.
• Maintain accurate inspection logs, quality records, and project documentation.
• Develop and communicate quality trend reports and lessons learned to project stakeholders.
• Support regional quality metrics reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Communicate inspection results, quality concerns, and performance trends to project teams, including site managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and clients when applicable.

Conocimientos

Strong written and verbal comms

Experience in utility-scale solar/BESS

Understanding of drawings and QA/QC

BESS/electrical/mechanical/civil know‑

Industry standards: NEC/IEEE/NFPA/ASTM

Inspection tools & MS Office

Willingness to travel

Independent work across sites

Strong organizational skills

Descripción del empleo

SOLV Energy is a leading provider of infrastructure services to the power industry, designing, building and maintaining utility scale solar, battery storage and high voltage substation projects nationwide.

Job Description Summary

The Quality Specialist, BESS is responsible for measuring, monitoring, and driving construction quality across multiple utility‑scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project sites within their assigned region. This role involves conducting random sampling inspections on all definable features of work (DFOW), identifying discrepancies, sharing lessons learned, and promoting continuous improvement in installation practices and quality performance.

Position Responsibilities and Duties

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Site Inspections & Verification

• Travel to active BESS project sites within the assigned region to perform random sampling inspections at defined intervals during construction activities.
• Evaluate installation and process quality across all DFOW, including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, commissioning, and energy storage system scopes.
• Verify compliance with project specifications, engineering drawings, manufacturer requirements, and applicable industry standards.
• Compare inspection results from previous samples of the same DFOW to identify trends, recognize positive performance, and mitigate recurring quality issues.
• Monitor installation practices to ensure adherence to approved methods, quality procedures, and client requirements.
• Participate in quality audits and support corrective and preventive action initiatives across regional projects.

Documentation & Reporting

• Photograph and document all discrepancies, deficiencies, and non-conforming work.
• Generate and submit Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), as necessary, with detailed findings, recommendations, and corrective action requirements.
• Maintain accurate inspection logs, quality records, and project documentation.
• Develop and communicate quality trend reports and lessons learned to project stakeholders.
• Support regional quality metrics reporting and continuous improvement initiatives.

Communication & Collaboration

• Communicate inspection results, quality concerns, and performance trends to project teams, including site managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and clients when applicable.
• Collaborate with Quality Control, Construction, Commissioning, and Engineering teams to resolve quality issues and implement corrective actions.
• Provide field feedback that improves installation practices, work processes, and quality program effectiveness.
• Supply inspection data and trend information to Regional Quality Managers, Quality Analysts, and Corporate Quality leadership to support company-wide quality initiatives.
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement across all assigned projects.

Training & Support

• Support onboarding and orientation of field personnel regarding quality expectations, standards, and best practices.
• Assist in the development and delivery of training related to BESS construction quality requirements, inspection procedures, and quality management processes.
• Share lessons learned and best practices across multiple project teams to improve overall regional quality performance.
• Mentor field personnel and support project teams in understanding quality requirements and expectations.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, specifically with respect to communicating quality expectations and the interdependencies between field installation teams and supporting business units.
• 2-5 years of experience in utility-scale solar, BESS, renewable energy, EPC construction, or quality control/quality assurance.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, installation standards, and QA/QC protocols.
• Working knowledge of BESS, electrical, mechanical, and civil construction practices.
• Familiarity with applicable industry standards and codes, including NEC, IEEE, NFPA, ASTM, and manufacturer requirements.
• Proficiency with inspection tools, reporting software, digital documentation systems, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to travel frequently and work independently across multiple project locations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a