At MacKay, we believe great people are the foundation of our growth and success.

We are in an exciting phase of expansion, creating new opportunities for our employees to take on meaningful work, collaborate across disciplines, and build long-term careers. Whether your role is technical or part of our support services team, you play an important role in delivering high-quality work and helping our projects succeed.

Mackay is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) to provide construction quality oversight for high voltage electrical, communications, and facilities infrastructure projects in Challis, ID. The QAR serves as the owner’s representative, ensuring contractor work complies with project specifications, drawings, industry standards, safety requirements, and quality expectations.

This position is focused on observation, documentation, verification, and reporting of construction activities. The Quality Assurance Representative does not direct contractor means and methods but serves as an independent representative ensuring work is completed in accordance with project requirements and quality standards.

This position requires a strong understanding of high voltage electrical systems, utility construction practices, communications infrastructure, facility construction and renovation practices, and quality assurance processes. The successful candidate will work independently in the field while maintaining close coordination with project managers, engineers, contractors, and client representatives.

Essential Responsibilities

Perform quality assurance inspections on high voltage electrical, communications, and facilities construction projects.
Monitor contractor work for compliance with contract documents, specifications, drawings, and approved submittals.
Verify installation of high voltage electrical equipment including:

Substation equipment
Switchgear and breakers
Transformers
Grounding systems
Conduit and cable installations
Protection and control systems

Verify installation of communications systems including:

Fiber optic cable systems
Network infrastructure
Radio communication systems
SCADA and telemetry systems
Communication shelters and associated equipment

Perform facilities inspections including:

Building construction and renovations
Concrete, structural steel, and architectural components
Roofing and building envelope systems
HVAC systems
Plumbing systems
Fire protection and life safety systems
Site development, fencing, and drainage improvements
Control houses, communication shelters, maintenance facilities, and other utility support structures

Review contractor quality control documentation and inspection records.
Prepare detailed daily reports, weekly summaries, and deficiency reports.
Document construction activities through written observations and photographs.
Track and verify correction of non-conforming work.
Participate in project meetings and communicate quality concerns to project stakeholders.
Coordinate with engineering, construction management, and client personnel regarding quality-related issues.
Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and submitted in a timely manner.

Required Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience in utility, industrial, commercial, high voltage electrical, telecommunications, facilities, or infrastructure construction.
Working knowledge of high voltage electrical construction practices and equipment.
Working knowledge of communications infrastructure installation and testing.
Working knowledge of commercial, industrial, or utility facility construction practices.
Ability to interpret:

Construction drawings
Specifications
High voltage electrical one-line diagrams
Communication network diagrams
Architectural and structural drawings
Mechanical and plumbing drawings
Test reports
Manufacturer installation requirements

Experience with field inspections and construction documentation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to work independently at remote project locations.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with utility substations, transmission systems, and high voltage electrical infrastructure.
Experience with fiber optic installations and testing.
Experience with radio communications systems.
Familiarity with SCADA, protection and control systems, and network communications.
Experience with communications shelters, control houses, maintenance facilities, industrial buildings, or other utility support facilities.
Familiarity with building codes, life safety requirements, and facility commissioning processes.
Quality assurance, quality control, or inspection certifications.
OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 certification.
Knowledge of NESC, NEC, IBC, IFC, IEEE, and applicable industry standards.

Physical Requirements

Ability to walk construction sites and uneven terrain.
Ability to climb ladders and access elevated work areas when necessary.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to travel and work at remote project locations in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Montana.

US Pay Range

$46—$58 USD

Full-time employees receive a well-rounded benefit package including access to our company-sponsored Medical (including an HSA High Deductible option), Dental, Vision, FSA, and Supplemental Life Insurance plans. We also offer 100% company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage. Employees are eligible to participate in our company's 401(k) plan with up to a 4% match. Additionally, employees receive paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, and are able to participate in employee ownership options. MacKay pays for expenses associated with licensure as well as annual performance bonuses.

Employment requires passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

As a federal contractor, we participate in E-Verify and are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Open until filled.

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