Solar Quality Specialist

Kokosing Industrial; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

401K plan

Job summary

Kokosing Industrial in Toledo, Ohio, is seeking a qualified individual for a Quality Control position overseeing solar installations. The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management, and at least 3 years of experience in quality control or solar installation. This role involves ensuring project quality standards are met, preparing inspection plans, and conducting site inspections. A competitive benefits package is offered, including medical insurance and 401K plans.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in quality control, electrical, solar installation, or commissioning.
• Ability to monitor project progress and ensure compliance with specifications.
• Skill in preparing quality inspection and testing plans.

Responsibilities

• Control specified project quality and maintain control systems.
• Prepare and submit documentation of quality control activities.
• Inspect project sites to ensure conformance to specifications.

Skills

Quality control oversight

Effective communication

Microsoft Office Suite

Blueprint interpretation

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management

Job description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Perform quality control duties overseeing construction and maintenance of Solar installations on a wide variety of projects.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Control the quality specified in the project plans and specifications.
• Maintain an effective project quality control system.
• Prepare and submit accurate documentation of all quality control activities.
• Write and submit quality inspection and testing plans.
• Assist with maintaining procedures and protocol that meet industry standards.
• Assist the project team with preparation and submittal of work plans.
• Communicate with the Project Manager, Project Superintendent(s), and other project team members regarding the execution of the work including stopping work if required to ensure that the required quality standards are met.
• Ensure that subcontractors and vendors provide the required quality of work including all required documentation.
• Perform or participate in onsite and offsite quality inspections of all self-perform work, subcontracted work elements, and select fabricators/vendors.
• Provide technical advice regarding design, construction, or program modifications and continuous improvement to industrial and managerial personnel.
• Inspect project sites to monitor progress and ensure conformance to design specifications and safety.
• Provide periodic quality reports to management with sufficient detail to describe the overall quality health of the project.
• Recommend opportunities for improvement on a Project and Company wide basis.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or equivalent combinations of technical training and experience.
• 3+ years’ experience in a quality control role, electrical, solar installation, or solar/electrical commissioning.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Read and interpret blueprints and other technical drawings and documents.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with people of all knowledge levels.
• Work as part of a team.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to the Quality Manager and closely interacts with all levels of team members within the organization. Develops relationships that foster Continuous Improvement by listening, learning and leading.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

25% of duties are performed on computer in a temperature‑controlled field office with fluorescent‑lighted environment, 75% of duties are performed in the field. Others impose 100% of deadlines. Some lifting between 0-50lbs is required.

BENEFITS:

Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan.

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.