Quality Technician

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Solar Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical field inspections
• Reviews Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Inspection Test Points (ITPs) for their assigned projects and prior to project start.
• Communicates implementation and feasibility of developed ITPs throughout the duration of project.
• Initiates field inspections of Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Defined Features Of Work (DFOW).
• Works with Quality Lead to complete quality inspections within the required timeframe.
• Works with Electrical Self Perform (ESP) & Subcontractors on builds after approved FAI to ensure the work is being installed correctly.
• Communicates quality related items with Quality Lead.
• Completes daily walk downs of builds with ESP and/or Subcontractor QC individuals.
• Train ESP QC or Subcontractor QC individuals on ITPs and inspection requirements.
• Helps Quality Lead to maintain an accurate Daily Quality Report Heat Map of project quality progress.
• Helps Quality Lead to gather field data for Non-Conformance and Corrective Action Reports when necessary.
• Provide Temporary Labor individuals with the site appropriate inspection check lists.
• Facilitate communication between Site Quality Lead, Construction Foreman, and progress/issues found.
• Helps Quality Lead to audit Self-Perform or Subcontractor QC documentation.
• Provide coverage for other Quality Technicians as needed on other Strata projects.
• Work with the Quality Lead to develop, implement and facilitate Field Quality Control Program (FQCP) for the projects.
• Responsible for daily reporting to Quality Lead of the project’s Quality-related information.
• Is fluent in requirements regarding inspection, inspection tools and equipment.
• Helps manage the project non-conformances related to the work.
• Works with Strata Self-Perform Team and/or Subcontractors on Quality related issues.
• Completes random oversight inspections daily.
• Verifies nonconformance rework completion.
• Works with Strata Self-Perform Team and/or Subcontractors on quality of work, conformance, and FQCP requirements.
• Investigates any NCRS/CARS. Provides input with data collected from field installation.
• Work with project team on QC and testing requirements/ITP and checklist completion.
• Attends weekly training on Safety and Quality. (Morning Meetings)
• Maintain PPE checks.
• Assist is preparation of FQCP Safety requirements every morning with Job Hazard Analysis (JHA).
• Ensure all testing, inspections, and work required are completed in a timely and professional manner.
• Communicate any concerns related to scheduling, Strata Self-Perform Team and/or subcontractors, and all quality related issues to Quality Lead.
• Identify and document quality issues that are happening and help drive solutions and drive continuous improvement with the help of Quality Lead.
• Assist in establishing documentation of standard operating specifications/work instructions/procedures. Each employee has an obligation to stop work in situations where there is immediate danger to life or health.
• Maintain inspection metrics and documentation.
• Attend necessary quality meetings internal and external.
• Develop Quality Technician’s and Temp Labor’s understanding and knowledge of the Quality plan requirements.
• Communicate any revision to procedures and support development of standard operating procedures.
• Helps Quality Lead to prepare QIR, NCR, CAR, RFI’s, and Root Cause Analysis, as necessary.
• Provide technical support and guidance during inspection and problem resolution to the team as needed.
• Maintain a clean and operational vehicle.
• Communicate any fleet vehicle damage, maintenance, or inspections to Fleet manager immediately.
• Arrive to work prepared to work and dressed appropriately.
• Always maintain a positive attentive attitude towards all co-workers and construction teams.
• Check email daily and respond in a timely manner.
• Work independently and as a member of the team.
• Gather data for writing Requests for Information (RFI) and seeing them to closure.
• Helps train Strata Self-Perform Team and/or subcontractors QC on utilization of FieldView (continuous training, troubleshooting, and minimum standards for each Defined Feature of Work (DFOW).
• Maintain communication with Subcontractors for deficiencies, outstanding items, review, and closure.
• Verify Strata Self-Perform Team and/or Subcontractor tooling calibration certifications.
• Helps with document retention using correct platforms (E-Room, PWA, Viewpoint Teams, Microsoft Teams, etc.)
• Understand and abide by all company policies.
• Help with the development of training material for department.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
• OSHA 10
• NFPA 70 E
• Proficient in Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.)
• Understands current technology practices and deployment uses.
• Clear understanding of OSHA safe workplace practices and procedures.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings.
• Ability to read and understand electrical single-line and three-line diagrams.
• Ability to read and understand manufacturer installation standards.
• Must have the ability to travel, work on-call during off shift hours and weekends.
• Maintain an operational cellular device with reliable service provider.
• Pass initial and random drug screenings.

• Physical Requirements/Work Environment: Work is completed both in the field 90%, and in an office environment
• 10%. This position works in an outdoor environment and must tolerate all seasons’ weather; requires extensive travel
• though portions of the North Carolina, Virginia, and other states on an as-needed basis. Must be able to comply with all
• safety standards and procedures. Personal protective equipment is required (included but not limited to hard hat, proper
• footwear, rubber insulated gloves, safety glasses). Must be able to sit, stoop, kneel, bend, stand, or walk short to long
• distances for 8-10 hours a day. Must be able to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis.