Quality Team Lead - Switchgear

Southern Company; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with matching

Job summary

PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, seeks a Product Quality Team Lead to drive day-to-day Quality Control for Phase 1–3 of switchgear production. You will lead Level 1–Senior QC Technicians, allocate resources, and support product development and customer witness tests.

You will ensure compliance with NFPA, NEC, UL standards, monitor KPIs, maintain schedules, and coordinate with ERP workflows while fostering a safe, organized work environment.

Qualifications

• Oversee Phase 1–3 quality control operations per schedule.
• Monitor labor efficiency and KPIs across teams.
• Provide training and ensure compliance with PowerSecure procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day QC operations for switchgear product lines.
• Coordinate resources to support product development and witness tests.
• Maintain safe, organized work areas and document procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

ERP systems

Team coordination

Project planning

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Description

Summary:

The primary duties of the Product Quality Team Lead at PowerSecure is to lead the day-to-day operations of the Phase 1 (In Process), Phase 2 (Performance Testing) or Phase 3 (Closeout) Quality Control functions to ensure that the manufactured equipment is compliant with pre-approved standards, designs, and NEC/UL requirements to deliver an overall high quality Switchgear Product. The individual will be responsible for leading the Level 1, Level 2, and Senior Switchgear Product Quality Control Technicians. The individual will be involved with providing and facilitating resources to accomplish Product Development efforts and customer witness tests.

Qualification Requirements:

This position leads the Quality Control work centers functions related to Switchgear systems at the DI Campus. In order, 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.

• Complete Switchgear Product Quality Control operations per schedule dates.
• Monitor budgeted utilization rates established by leadership.
• Monitor labor efficiency.
• Monitor individual technician’s Key Performance Indicators.
• Maintaining an organized and functioning work areas.
• Ensure all employees meet the defined Quality Management System.
• Provide performance feedback and training to employees on a regular schedule.
• Ensure that nonconformances have been completed and documented per the PowerSecure procedures.
• Ensure shop orders have been completed in our ERP system and are documented per the PowerSecure procedures.
• Experience working with Switchgear or Generators.
• Experience working with an ERP system preferred.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma.
• NFPA70E is required (Can be provided by PowerSecure if other requirements are satisfactory)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience Inspecting or Testing in a Manufacturing Environment.
• Ability to read and interpret documents: mechanical and electrical drawings, work instructions, and written directions.
• Ability to use the computer and enter information in database.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Legally authorized to work in the US on an on-going basis without company sponsorship.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding of electrical schematics and ability to interpret mechanical drawings.
• Administer procedural tests in an organized format for all functions of gear types.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to lead and coordinate group of employees.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Experience working with an ERP system preferred.

Essential Functions:

• A working understanding NFPA, NEC, UL, and other power generation and switchgear controls.
• Experience with UL (Underwriters Laboratory) listings and classification – UL891 Dead-Front Switchboards, 1008 Transfer Switches, 508A Industrial Control Panels, Medium Voltage Switchgear, 1558 Low-Voltage Enclosed Switchboards, 1973 Batteries for Use in Stationary, Vehicle Auxiliary Power Applications, and 1741 Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for use with Distributed Energy Resources.
• Maintain the Product Quality Control schedules.
• Ensure safe work practices are being trained on and followed.
• Monitor Technician Key Performance Indicators.
• Administer and document results of Technician Procedures
• Maintain organized and efficient work environment.
• Other duties as assigned
• Physical Demands:
• Frequently lift and move electrical equipment and materials.
• Limited travel will be required. Less than 5%
• Must be able to work in confined spaces and to position oneself in various positions including low to the ground or high up on equipment.
• Manipulate heavy test equipment and cables.
• Operate hand and power tools.
• Able to lift to 50 pounds frequently.
• Move gear with use of forklift or pallet jack.

Work Environment:

• Exposure to weather, extreme heat or cold, work is performed primarily indoor, in a manufacturing environment.

About Us

PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is a leading provider of innovative energy solutions to electric utilities and their industrial, institutional, and commercial customers.

Join Our Power Team!

We invest in high-value and cost-effective benefits for our employees. Our benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance coverage
• Competitive pay and a matching 401 (k) plan
• Vacation, Company Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO- personal and sick days)
• Flexible spending accounts/Health savings account
• Wellness Incentive Programs
• Employee Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

PowerSecure is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Essential Functions A working understanding NFPA, NEC, UL, and other power generation and switchgear controls. Experience with UL (Underwriters Laboratory) listings and classification – UL891 Dead-Front Switchboards, 1008 Transfer Switches, 508A Industrial Control Panels, Medium Voltage Switchgear, 1558 Low-Voltage Enclosed Switchboards, 1973 Batteries for Use in Stationary, Vehicle Auxiliary Power Applications, and 1741 Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for use with Distributed Energy Resources. Maintain the Product Quality Control schedules. Ensure safe work practices are being trained on and followed. Monitor Technician Key Performance Indicators. Administer and document results of Technician Procedures Maintain organized and efficient work environment. Other duties as assigned

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.Operating Company: PowerSecure