Site Quality Tech-Gas Power Generation

Blattner; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and annual bonus

Reimbursed lodging

Per diem

Company truck with a gas card

Rotational program with paid flights

Employer-paid health insurance

Employer-paid dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Education assistance

Employee/family focused culture

Job summary

Blattner Company is expanding its energy construction leadership into gas power generation. This role focuses on building a robust Quality Control program on projects, leading inspectors, and driving process improvements across teams.

You will supervise QC staff, coordinate inspections, and implement testing plans, while collaborating with Owners and Developers to ensure contract compliance and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Two-year related degree or equivalent education and experience.
• Two years of Quality Control process and procedures; supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to meet our MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) standards, with a good driving record and capable of operating company owned vehicles or UTVs.
• Read and understand contract exhibits and engineering plans and specifications.
• Analytical, organized, and have high level of attention to detail.
• Build strong and open relationships with Trade Superintendents, Foreperson, and the Project Team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Quality Department to develop and implement the site-specific Inspection and Testing Plan for Inspectors and third-party inspectors/testers.
• Supervises, trains, and schedules Quality Control Inspectors activities, ensuring proper application of standards.
• Provides coaching on communication and engagement with project team members.
• Tracks and presents Quality metrics to the project team.
• Performs inspections, tests, and observations as defined in the Inspection and Testing Plan.
• Adminsisters the Nonconformance process at the project level and resolves nonconformances.
• Assists in root cause analysis and preventative action recommendations.
• Promotes continuous improvement initiatives and problem-solving activities such as Kaizen events.
• Acts as liaison with Owner/Developer regarding quality issues or concerns.
• Coordinates walk-downs and inspections with Project Team and Owner/Developers.
• Follows Standard Work and supports development of Standard Inspection and Test Instructions.

Skills

Quality Control

Supervisory experience

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Problem-solving

MS Office

Education

Two-year related degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Blattner is expanding our energy construction leadership into gas power generation. This is a unique opportunity to help build this new business from the ground up, backed by a company with decades of proven success in the energy sector. This position will help us shape the processes and standards that carry this business forward to deliver end-to-end hybrid energy solutions.

A DAY IN THE LIFE

• Collaborates with the Quality Department to develop and implement the site-specific Inspection and Testing Plan for their Inspectors, and applicable third-party inspectors and testers.
• Supervises, trains, and schedules Quality Control Inspectors activities, while ensuring the proper application of Standard Inspection and Testing Instructions.
• Provides coaching on positive communication and engagement techniques with project team members.
• Tracks and monitors inspection and testing activities and retrieves, tracks, and presents Quality metrics to the project team.
• Performs inspections, tests, and observations as defined within the Inspection and Testing Plan
• Applies Stop Work Authority on any operation or activity that appears to be out of compliance with the contract Requirements, and/or project drawings, plans, and manufacture specifications; and empowers all project resources to act in the same manner.
• Assists the Project Team in planning Quality Assurance task level opportunities and technical verification standards.
• Acts as liaison with Owner/Developer regarding quality issues or concerns.
• Schedules and coordinates walk down and inspection activities with Project Team and Owner/Developers.
• Tracks punchlist corrective actions and provides updates to the Project Team and Owner/Developers.
• Administers the Managing Nonconformance Process at the project level, ensures timely resolution of nonconformance reports, and acts as the on-site advocate for the effective utilization of nonconformance reports.
• Assists in root cause analysis and preventative action recommendations.
• Supports the use of Standard Work by following defined instructions and/or participating in the development of Standard Inspection and Test Instructions.
• Promotes and/or participates in continuous improvement initiatives and problem-solving activities such as Kaizen events.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Two-year related degree; or equivalent of education and experience.
• Two years of Quality Control process and procedure; supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to successfully meet our MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) standards, with a good driving record and capable of operating company owned vehicles or UTVs.
• Read and understand contract exhibits and engineering plans and specifications.
• Analytical, organized, and have high level of attention to detail.
• Build strong and open relationships with Trade Superintendents, Foreperson, and the Project Team.
• Speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations.
• Listen to understand and seek clarification prior to making decisions.
• Gather pertinent information skillfully in order to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Familiar with Root Cause Analysis and Problem-Solving Techniques.
• Enforce company policies, compliance, and instructions.
• Look for ways to improve and promote quality within the project; demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness.
• Possess a basic understanding of mechanical functions of equipment, of AC/DC principles, cable terminations, and inspection/testing equipment.
• Focus on teamwork and finding solutions in a collaborative manner.
• Possess computer skills (MS office).

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

• Competitive pay and annual bonus
• Reimbursed lodging
• Per diem
• Company truck with a gas card
• Rotational program with paid flights home
• 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for employees
• 100% employer-paid dental insurance premiums for everyone on plan
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance (tuition reimbursement)
• Employee/family focused culture
• And more!

WHO ARE WE?

Blattner Company is a leading renewable energy contractor and service provider with utility scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects across the United States. Based at our headquarters in Avon, Minnesota, we are powered by over a century of construction experience and passionate, innovative employees.

Be a part of something bigger and join the Blattner team - Leading America to a clean energy future!

Blattner is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Blattner will not tolerate discrimination against any applicant for employment or employee on the basis of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed, g