Senior Field QA/QC Inspector — Solar PV & Storage (Travel 50%)

Qcells USA Corp.; California; On-site; USD 98,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. in California seeks an experienced QA/QC Field Inspection Specialist to ensure quality, safety, and compliance across solar PV and energy storage installations and service work.

You will conduct field inspections, audit workmanship, and act as the on-site representative for escalations and complex field conditions. The role supports disaster recovery, surge response, and backlog reduction across assigned regions, with travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in solar, electrical, or field service operations.
• Strong knowledge of solar PV systems, energy storage, and residential electrical systems.
• Electrical license and experience working under a licensed qualifier.
• Working knowledge of NEC and local jurisdictional requirements.
• Experience with field inspections, QA/QC, or technical audits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct onsite inspections of solar PV and energy storage installations and service work.
• Validate work against company standards, NEC requirements, OEM specifications, and AHJ codes.
• Identify defects, safety risks, and compliance gaps; document findings with photos and detailed reporting.
• Confirm system readiness for PTO, PVT, and long-term serviceability.
• Serve as the on-site company representative for customer concerns and escalated service issues.
• Interface with customers, service providers, AHJs, and internal teams to drive resolution.
• Audit third-party service providers for adherence to SOPs, safety standards, and contractual expectations.
• Support enforcement of quality standards and corrective actions for underperformance.
• Ensure compliance with licensing requirements and jurisdictional regulations.
• Deploy in support of disaster recovery events, grid impacts, and high-volume service needs.
• Perform rapid system assessments, triage issues, and support restoration prioritization.
• Assist with backlog reduction and targeted field initiatives.
• Document inspection results and trends within designated systems.
• Provide feedback on recurring issues related to materials, installation quality, and process gaps.
• Support KPI tracking tied to quality, first-time resolution, and repeat service drivers.
• Identify root causes of repeat visits, partial completes, and failed inspections.
• Contribute to SOP development, training initiatives, and process improvements.
• Partner cross-functionally to improve field execution and service outcomes.

Skills

Solar field experience

Electrical systems knowledge

QA/QC audits

Documentation/reporting

Education

Electrical license

Tools

Salesforce Field Service

Job description

Hanwha Q CELLS America Inc. in California seeks an experienced QA/QC Field Inspection Specialist to ensure quality, safety, and compliance across solar PV and energy storage installations and service work.

You will conduct field inspections, audit workmanship, and act as the on-site representative for escalations and complex field conditions. The role supports disaster recovery, surge response, and backlog reduction across assigned regions, with travel up to 50%.