Senior Solar Field Inspector & Quality Assurance

Qcells North America; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will inspect sites, audit workmanship, and act as the on-site representative for escalations and complex field conditions. Responsibilities include supporting disaster recovery, surge response, and backlog reduction, plus documenting findings, driving timely resolutions, and contributing to process

Qualifications

• 5+ years in solar, electrical, or field service operations.
• Electrical certification maintained where required by state/local regs.
• Strong knowledge of solar PV systems, energy storage, and residential electrical systems.
• Working knowledge of NEC and local codes.
• Experience with field inspections, QA/QC, or technical audits.
• Ability to troubleshoot field installation and performance issues.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license and 50% regional travel.

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

Field inspections

QA/QC audits

Documentation

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Electrical certification (state/local)

Tools

Salesforce Field Service

OSHA training

Job description

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

You will inspect sites, audit workmanship, and act as the on-site representative for escalations and complex field conditions. Responsibilities include supporting disaster recovery, surge response, and backlog reduction, plus documenting findings, driving timely resolutions, and contributing to process