Solar Quality Assurance Manager

North American Renewables, Inc.; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

North American Renewables is seeking an experienced Solar Quality Assurance Manager to lead QA, system commissioning, and O&M across a growing portfolio of commercial and utility-scale solar projects.

The role requires deep solar industry experience, strong leadership, and the ability to build relationships with customers, project teams, and field personnel while ensuring safety, quality, and compliance from construction through ongoing operations.

Qualifications

• 4–8 years of quality assurance experience within the renewable energy industry.
• Minimum 2 years supporting solar Operations & Maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of DAS, SCADA, inverter programming, and system monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Administer and continuously improve the NAR Quality Assurance Program.
• Develop project-specific Quality Plans that align with contract requirements and company standards.
• Review project drawings, specifications, and construction documentation.
• Develop and maintain Construction Control Documents (CCD), inspection plans, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Conduct quality inspections, audits, and documentation reviews.
• Track and resolve quality non-conformance issues through corrective actions.
• Ensure inspection, testing, and project documentation meet contractual requirements.
• Lead commissioning plans and performance verification for solar projects.
• Serve as primary technical liaison during commissioning with customers, utilities, and project teams.

Skills

QA management

DAS

SCADA

Solar commissioning

Electrical troubleshooting

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent solar industry experience

Tools

ProjectSight

Smartsheet

PowerTrack

Microsoft Office

PDF markup

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North American Renewables (NAR) is seeking an experienced Solar Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality assurance, system commissioning, and operations & maintenance (O&M) efforts across our growing portfolio of commercial and utility-scale solar projects.

This role serves as the technical leader responsible for ensuring projects meet the highest standards for quality, safety, performance, and compliance from construction through commissioning and ongoing operations. The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem solver with extensive solar experience, a passion for continuous improvement, and the ability to build strong relationships with customers, project teams, and field personnel.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance

• Administer and continuously improve the NAR Quality Assurance Program.
• Develop project-specific Quality Plans that align with contract requirements and company standards.
• Review project drawings, specifications, and construction documentation.
• Develop and maintain Construction Control Documents (CCD), inspection plans, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Conduct quality inspections, audits, and documentation reviews.
• Track and resolve quality non-conformance issues through corrective actions.
• Ensure inspection, testing, and project documentation meet contractual requirements.

Commissioning & Performance Verification

• Develop and execute commissioning plans for solar projects.
• Lead system startup, capacity testing, and performance verification.
• Configure and verify Data Acquisition Systems (DAS).
• Develop Witness Test Procedures and Energization Plans.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison during commissioning with customers, utilities, and project teams.
• Travel to project sites as needed to support commissioning activities.

Operations & Maintenance

• Serve as the primary contact for assigned O&M customers.
• Monitor system performance using analytics and benchmarking.
• Identify performance issues and coordinate corrective maintenance.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Ensure contractual performance standards are achieved.

Technical Operations

• Support Business Development with O&M and preventive maintenance opportunities.
• Coordinate with engineering teams on startup procedures and energization plans.
• Perform inverter programming, DAS startup, relay setting adjustments, and commissioning activities.
• Support witness testing and startup as the lead technical representative.
• Troubleshoot advanced electrical and communications issues.
• Interface with manufacturers regarding technical support and warranty claims.
• Stay current with solar technology, codes, and industry best practices.
• Develop lessons learned and standardized processes to improve future projects.
• Promote and enforce all company safety policies and OSHA requirements.
• Lead safety discussions and proactively identify project risks.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation supporting quality, maintenance, and compliance.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• 4-8 years of quality assurance experience within the renewable energy industry.
• Minimum 2 years supporting solar Operations & Maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of DAS, SCADA, inverter programming, and system monitoring.

Technical Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge of:
• Grid-tied, off-grid, and hybrid PV systems
• Solar commissioning and startup
• Electrical troubleshooting
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• NEC requirements and AHJ standards
• Electrical testing procedures
• Construction drawings and specifications

Software Skills

• ProjectSight
• Smartsheet
• PowerTrack
• Microsoft Office Suite
• PDF markup and cloud-based document management

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent solar industry experience.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.

Preferred Skills

• Strong leadership and project management abilities.
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong relationship-building skills.
• Ability to thrive in both office and field environments.

Travel Requirements

• Frequent regional travel to project sites.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours when required for commissioning, startup, or emergency response.

Why Join North American Renewables?

At North American Renewables, we're committed to building high-quality renewable energy projects while fostering a culture centered on safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. Our employees have the opportunity to work on innovative solar projects, solve complex technical challenges, and make a meaningful impact on the future of clean energy.

If you're passionate about renewable energy and ready to lead quality, commissioning, and operations initiatives that drive project success, we'd love to hear from you.

North American Renewables (NAR) is seeking an experienced Solar Quality Assurance Manager to lead quality assurance, system commissioning, and operations & maintenance (O&M) efforts across our growing portfolio of commercial and utility-scale solar projects.

This role serves as the technical leader responsible for ensuring projects meet the highest standards for quality, safety, performance, and compliance from construction through commissioning and ongoing operations. The ideal candidate is a collaborative problem solver with extensive solar experience, a passion for continuous improvement, and the ability to build strong relationships with customers, project teams, and field personnel.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Assurance

• Administer and continuously improve the NAR Quality Assurance Program.
• Develop project-specific Quality Plans that align with contract requirements and company standards.
• Review project drawings, specifications, and construction documentation.
• Develop and maintain Construction Control Documents (CCD), inspection plans, SOPs, and work instructions.
• Conduct quality inspections, audits, and documentation reviews.
• Track and resolve quality non-conformance issues through corrective actions.
• Ensure inspection, testing, and project documentation meet contractual requirements.

Commissioning & Performance Verification

• Develop and execute commissioning plans for solar projects.
• Lead system startup, capacity testing, and performance verification.
• Configure and verify Data Acquisition Systems (DAS).
• Develop Witness Test Procedures and Energization Plans.
• Serve as the primary technical liaison during commissioning with customers, utilities, and project teams.
• Travel to project sites as needed to support commissioning activities.

Operations & Maintenance

• Serve as the primary contact for assigned O&M customers.
• Monitor system performance using analytics and benchmarking.
• Identify performance issues and coordinate corrective maintenance.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement long-term corrective actions.
• Ensure contractual performance standards are achieved.

Technical Operations

• Support Business Development with O&M and preventive maintenance opportunities.
• Coordinate with engineering teams on startup procedures and energization plans.
• Perform inverter programming, DAS startup, relay setting adjustments, and commissioning activities.
• Support witness testing and startup as the lead technical representative.
• Troubleshoot advanced electrical and communications issues.
• Interface with manufacturers regarding technical support and warranty claims.

Continuous Improvement & Safety

• Stay current with solar technology, codes, and industry best practices.
• Develop lessons learned and standardized processes to improve future projects.
• Promote and enforce all company safety policies and OSHA requirements.
• Lead safety discussions and proactively identify project risks.
• Maintain complete and accurate documentation supporting quality, maintenance, and compliance.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• 4-8 years of quality assurance experience within the renewable energy industry.
• Minimum 2 years supporting solar Operations & Maintenance.
• Experience commissioning commercial or utility-scale photovoltaic systems.
• Strong knowledge of DAS, SCADA, inverter programming, and system monitoring.

Technical Knowledge

• Extensive knowledge of:
• Grid-tied, off-grid, and hybrid PV systems
• Solar commissioning and startup
• Electrical troubleshooting
• Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
• NEC requirements and AHJ standards
• Electrical testing procedures
• Construction drawings and specifications

Software Skills

• ProjectSight
• Smartsheet
• PowerTrack
• Microsoft Office Suite
• PDF markup and cloud-based document management

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent solar industry experience.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.

Preferred Skills

• Strong leadership and project management abilities.
• Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong relationship-building skills.
• Ability to thrive in both office and field environments.

Travel Requirements

• Frequent regional travel to project sites.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours when required for commissioning, startup, or emergency response.

Why Join North American Renewables?

At North American Renewables, we're committed to building high-quality renewable energy projects while fostering a culture centered on safety, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement. Our employees have the opportunity to work on innovative solar projects, solve complex technical challenges, and make a meaningful impact on the future of clean energy.

If you're passionate about renewable energy and ready to lead quality, commissioning, and operations initiatives that drive project success, we'd love to hear from you.

North American Renewables is committed to equal employment opportunities. NAR prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunity in all employment and hiring matters on any legally recognized basis ["protected class"] including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other protected class under federal, state or local law.

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