Quality Team Lead - Switchgear

Southern Company; Raleigh (NC); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, dental, vision and life

Competitive pay and 401(k)

Vacation and PTO

FSA/HSA

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

Résumé du poste

PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, seeks a Product Quality Team Lead in Raleigh, NC to oversee Phase 1–3 quality control operations and ensure compliance with NEC/UL standards. You will lead QC technicians, optimize resources, and support customer witness tests in a manufacturing setting.

The role requires NFPA70E, 2+ years in manufacturing QC, ability to read electrical/mechanical drawings, and strong English communication. On-site work with safe, efficient practices.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma and NFPA70E certification (PowerSecure can provide).
• Minimum 2 years’ experience inspecting or testing in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical drawings and work instructions.
• Legally authorized to work in the US on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.

Responsabilités

• Lead day-to-day QC operations for Phase 1–3 to ensure compliance with standards.
• Manage and mentor Level 1–Senior QC Technicians and coordinate resources.
• Ensure nonconformances are documented and corrective actions implemented.
• Maintain ERP and shop orders compliance; support customer witness tests.

Connaissances

Leadership

Quality control

Team coordination

English communication

Drawing interpretation

Formation

High school diploma

Outils

ERP system

Description du poste

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

• 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.

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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