BESS Quality Manager

Position: BESS Quality Manager

Classification: Full-Time, Salary, exempt

About the Company:
Established in 2014, Gridworks is a leading EPC contractor for utility-scale solar and battery storage projects. Primarily operating across the southwest, we are expanding into other regions. With nearly 2 GW of solar and battery energy storage projects we are well positioned for continued success in the rapidly growing clean energy sector.

Summary Description:

The Quality Control Manager is responsible for successfully overseeing, managing and supporting the Quality Control Program across multiple locations. They play a crucial role in ensuring that field quality activities are executed efficiently, safely, and in compliance with the established Gridwork’s QMS. The Quality Control Manager coordinates with the Project Management Team and other departments to achieve operational objectives and deliver high-quality services to our clients or customers. With authoritative decision-making this role's recommendations have a significant impact on business line quality policies and programs. This role may supervise the work of assigned quality personnel as needed.

Quality Manager Job Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and support to the assigned regional site personnel to meet and exceed customer requirements.
• Implement and supervise technical quality (i.e., adherence to client, regulatory agency, and company requirements), and help to maintain harmonious client relations.
• Key Point of Contact for escalation of quality related issues which cannot be addressed at the local level.
• Serve as project Quality Manager on projects if necessary.
• Ensure Standard Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), Operating Procedures (SOP), Method of Procedures (MOP), and QC checklists are being utilized.
• Manage quality control inspections. Responsible for quality performance of assigned region including statistical reporting, auditing, continuous improvement, corrective action/root cause analysis and employee training/competency compliance.
• Ensure that all QC records are accurate, uniform, and adequately maintained prior to submission to the customer.
• Work with QC Supervisors to review and understand contract requirements related to quality control.
• Familiar with Stage Gate presentations, benchmarking and other required first approval tasks.
• Review project-specific QC program for conformity to Company QC Program as well as compliance with contract requirements and system design.
• Remain aware of quality related developments at all site locations, identifying risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Review project design, drawings, and specifications.
• Review and comprehend project design, drawings, and specifications.
• Assist site management with RFIs and Submittals.
• Lead, train, mentor and coach QC supervisors and inspectors on standard industry practices, company installation and testing standards, how to perform QC inspections and how to identify and communicate non-conformance issues.

Requirements (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• 4+ years in construction, with 2+ years minimum in Battery Energy Storage Systems or utility scale solar in a Quality Manager or equivalent role.
• Proven experience in field quality/operations management or a similar role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• NFPA 70E Certification - preferred.
• Experience with electrical testing procedures and digital documentation.
• Familiar with NEC code, ASTM, ISO and industry standards.
• Understands how to read and interpret plans, specifications, and equipment standards.
• Familiarity with construction means and methods applicable to utility scale PV, BESS and substation installations.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences that include but are not limited to management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and compliance requirements in the relevant industry.
• Good computer skills including proficiency in iProcore and proficiency in using technology and software systems for quality management.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and in dynamic field environments.
• Willingness to frequently travel and work outside of regular business hours.
• Possess a valid US driver's license.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills.
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills, extreme attention to detail, and commitment to producing high quality work product, and ability to multi-task under tight time pressures.
• Regular scheduled and unscheduled travel to projects, as performance of projects dictate.

PHYSCIAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This job regularly operates in a field environment. This role routinely requires extended periods of standing, walking, bending, squatting, and lifting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Gridworks is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical​​​ condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or ​expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law