Senior QA/QC Program Manager – Energy Fleet

Xcel Energy; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 86,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Xcel Energy is seeking an experienced QA/QC leader to oversee the full spectrum of quality assurance and quality control across engineering, construction services, and overhaul activities within our Energy Supply fleet.

The ideal candidate will drive uniform quality standards for capital projects and O&M activities, coordinating with plant directors, project managers, and site teams to ensure rigorous testing, inspection planning, and safe, compliant execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in an engineering/technical discipline or closely related field.
• Certifications in quality management (e.g., CQE) are a plus.
• Industry certifications in construction quality, inspection, or NDT are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee QA/QC management across engineering, construction services, and overhaul activities for the Energy Supply fleet.
• Develop and implement quality programs and inspection plans across multiple projects and disciplines.
• Coordinate with plant directors, project managers, and overhaul leadership to ensure QA/QC compliance on capital and O&M projects.
• Provide guidance to project leads on QA/QC project plans and quality control measures.
• Monitor procurement, material receipt, and fabrication quality to ensure standards are met.

Skills

QA/QC principles

Inspection planning

Project coordination

Drawing interpretation

Stakeholder comms

Data analytics

Team leadership

Site safety

Procurement knowledge

Quality benchmarking

Education

B.S./B.E. in Engineering

CQE certification

NDT certification

Job description

Xcel Energy is seeking an experienced QA/QC leader to oversee the full spectrum of quality assurance and quality control across engineering, construction services, and overhaul activities within our Energy Supply fleet.

The ideal candidate will drive uniform quality standards for capital projects and O&M activities, coordinating with plant directors, project managers, and site teams to ensure rigorous testing, inspection planning, and safe, compliant execution.