Renewable Energy Quality Technician, QA/QC Inspector

Intuitive Safety Solutions (ISS); Texas; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Intuitive Safety Solutions (ISS) is seeking an experienced Renewable Energy Quality Technician to perform QA/QC inspections across wind, PV, and BESS facilities nationwide. The role involves climbing wind turbines, conducting audits, and driving corrective actions with a focus on safety and quality.

The ideal candidate has GWO certification, 3–5 years in quality inspection within energy environments, and is comfortable with extensive travel and working at height.

Qualifications

• Current GWO certification is required.
• Associate degree, technical/trade school education, or a minimum of three years of directly related professional experience.
• 3-5 years of experience as a quality inspector, technician, or auditor within wind, PV/solar, high-voltage, or related power-generation environments.
• Demonstrated experience inspecting or auditing wind, PV, or high-voltage facilities is required.

Responsibilities

• Support QA/QC activities across renewable energy facilities under the client Quality Manager.
• Conduct inspections of wind turbines, PV systems, BESS installations, substations, and site facilities.
• Verify maintenance work complies with quality standards; document findings and write reports.
• Inspect wind turbines at height and support turbine access, audits and training.
• Utilize inspection checklists and track non-conformities through CAPA and RCA processes.
• Enter NCRs and corrective actions into QA/QC software; monitor KPIs and quality improvements.
• Support ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 audits and internal/external auditing efforts.

Skills

GWO certification

Quality inspections

Wind turbine inspections

Climb at height

Root cause analysis

Enablon experience

QA/QC knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

Associate degree or technical/trade school

Tools

Enablon

Job description

Renewable Energy Quality Technician / QA/QC Inspector

Location: Central U.S. - Remote/Field-Based with Extensive Travel

Preferred Locations: Dallas-Fort Worth, Oklahoma City, Houston, Denver, Salt Lake City, or another centrally located market with convenient access to a major airport

Travel: Extensive domestic travel with potential travel to Canada

Employment Type: Long-Term Consulting Assignment

Anticipated Duration: Up to 3 Years

Position Overview

Intuitive Safety Solutions (ISS) is seeking an experienced Renewable Energy Quality Technician / QA/QC Inspector to support a major renewable energy client across its U.S. portfolio of wind, photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage system (BESS) facilities.

This is a field-focused quality role responsible for conducting technical inspections, supporting quality audits, identifying non-conformities, monitoring corrective actions, and helping strengthen quality practices across operating renewable energy facilities.

The successful candidate will have direct experience inspecting or auditing wind, solar/PV, or high-voltage facilities, with experience with wind turbines strongly preferred. Candidates must be comfortable working at height and climbing wind turbines.

This position will support sites nationally and requires significant travel. Candidates should ideally be centrally located in the United States, near a major airport that offers convenient direct-flight access to locations throughout Texas, Oklahoma, the Dakotas, Ohio, other remote U.S. markets, and potentially Canada.

Key Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the client's Quality Manager to support Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities across renewable energy facilities.
• Conduct technical inspections of wind turbines, PV systems, BESS installations, substations, and associated site facilities.
• Perform technical inspections of maintenance activities completed by internal technicians and subcontracted maintenance providers to verify compliance with established quality and technical standards.
• Conduct wind turbine inspections at height, including turbine access for inspections, audits, and technical education.
• Perform technical inspections of PV modules, battery storage systems, substations, O&M buildings, warehouses, and other site infrastructure.
• Utilize established inspection checklists and recommend improvements to inspection processes and documentation.
• Document inspection findings and prepare clear, detailed written reports.
• Enter inspection results, findings, and supporting information into company web-based applications and quality management systems.
• Identify, document, communicate, and track non-conformities through resolution.
• Support the development and management of Corrective Action/Preventive Action (CAPA) plans.
• Participate in and support Root Cause Analysis (RCA) activities, including methodologies such as 5 Whys and Ishikawa/Fishbone analysis.
• Differentiate between formal non-conformities, observations, opportunities for improvement, and industry best practices.
• Monitor quality KPIs and assist with follow-through on open quality issues.
• Utilize Enablon or similar quality/EHS software to track NCRs and corrective actions.
• Support technical quality audits of electrical power-generating facilities according to established internal quality and ISO standards.
• Support internal and external audits involving ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management systems.
• Review maintenance information, technical documentation, computer validations, and management information systems from a QA/QC perspective.
• Communicate inspection findings directly to site personnel and technicians, explaining issues and helping reinforce a strong quality culture.
• Recommend corrective actions, preventive measures, and improvements to technical specifications and operating practices.
• Collaborate effectively with site operations, maintenance personnel, subcontractors, quality leadership, and other stakeholders.

Required Qualifications

• Current GWO certification is required.
• Associate degree, technical/trade school education, or a minimum of three years of directly related professional experience.
• 3-5 years of experience as a quality inspector, technician, or auditor within wind, photovoltaic/solar, high-voltage, or related power-generation environments.
• Demonstrated experience in inspecting or auditing wind, PV, or high-voltage facilities is required.
• Wind turbine inspection and/or technical experience.
• Basic mechanical and electrical knowledge sufficient to support inspections and root cause investigations.
• Ability and willingness to climb wind turbines and work safely at height.
• Ability to complete applicable wind turbine climb and rescue training.
• Full range of motion and ability to safely wear and work in a standard fall-protection harness within applicable equipment limitations.
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare detailed inspection findings and quality reports.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with field technicians, subcontractors, management, and quality personnel.
• Strong computer skills and comfort learning and working within web-based inspection, reporting, and quality-management applications.
• Working knowledge of quality concepts, including non-conformities, corrective actions, preventive actions, quality audits, and continuous improvement.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the United States and potentially Canada.
• Ability to commit to a long-term assignment anticipated to extend for up to three years.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience across multiple renewable-energy technologies, particularly wind, utility-scale solar/PV, and BESS.
• Experience performing QA/QC inspections within operating wind farms.
• Technical qualification or hands-on experience with wind turbines; Nordex technology experience is highly desirable.
• Experience with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and/or ISO 45001 management systems.
• Understanding of ISO structure, terminology, audit practices, and documentation requirements.
• Experience performing formal Root Cause Analysis using 5 Whys, Ishikawa/Fishbone, or similar methodologies.
• Experience using Enablon or comparable quality/EHS management software.
• Experience in monitoring and reporting quality KPIs.
• Experience supporting internal or external quality audits.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership potential and ability to influence quality culture at field locations positively.

Location & Travel Requirements

This is a national field-based position with extensive travel. Candidates should be located near a major airport with strong connectivity to renewable-energy sites across the central United States and other U.S. markets.

Preferred markets include:

• Houston, TX
• Salt Lake City, UT
• Comparable centrally located markets with strong commercial air service

Travel will include renewable-energy facilities throughout the United States, including sites in Texas, Oklahoma, the Dakotas, Ohio, and other markets. International travel to Canada may occasionally be required.

Physical Requirements

This position involves regular work in active renewable-energy facilities and may require climbing and working at significant heights. The employee must be able to safely access wind turbines, climb ladders, work while wearing required fall-protection equipment, and perform inspections in outdoor environments and varying weather conditions. Candidates must be capable of completing the required climb-and-rescue training and of meeting applicable site and fall-protection equipment requirements.

Intuitive Safety Solutions (ISS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ISS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. ISS is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment and to complying with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws.