QA/QC electrician

Walker Engineering • Full-time • Houston, TX, US • 3m ago

QAQC position will Implement and monitor Walker’s quality control/quality assurance program on a commercial construction project. Ensure construction-related processes and materials are compliant with contract specifications, regulatory standards, and Walker’s safety and operational policies and procedures. Mentor field personnel to ensure QA/QC compliance and proper implementation on a job-by-job basis.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Participate in new project planning. Assist with determining the necessary installation technique(s).
Conduct regular walk-through inspections. Evaluate each project and ensure conformance and compliance with contractual specifications, government regulations, and Walker and OSHA safety requirements.
Inspect manufactured products, on-site materials/equipment and installation processes to ensure compliance with contract specifications and regulatory standards.
Document and communicate inspection results. Identify and recommend solutions for non-compliant situations. Follow through to ensure 100% compliance and conformance.
Provide QA/QC feedback for each phase of the project.
Assess product, compliance, or operational risks. Assist with the development of risk management strategies.
Disseminate written policies and procedures related to QA/QC activities.
Interpret specifications and clarify procedural issues for workers.
Conduct training on and enforce Walker’s hot work policy.
Develop and implement improvements in communication, monitoring, and enforcement of compliance standards.
Ensure the maintenance and submittal of appropriate and timely compliance reports, as contractually required.
Discuss violations and potential stop-work orders with project management and supervision. Explain regulations and recommend rectifications.
Train, direct and/or oversee subcontractor compliance, as necessary.
Perform additional assignments per supervisor’s direction.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Active TDLR Journeyman License
Minimum 2 years’ experience in electrical project management/supervision and/or Quality Assurance Program management
Thorough knowledge of all aspects of construction (technology, equipment, processes, and methods), in voltages up to 15kv
Advanced knowledge and understanding of OSHA regulations as well as company safety policies and procedures.
OSHA-30 certification (if not currently certified, must be obtained within six (6) months from date of hire)
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to identify, troubleshoot and resolve problems before major difficulties develop.
Solid MS Office skills and ability/desire to learn new software.
Employment is contingent upon satisfying all jobsite-specific access requirements, with no outstanding restrictions from any jobsite or from working with any of Walker’s partnering General Contractors, Owners, Customers, etc.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a client project environment with exposure to employee, subcontractors and trades.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
This job operates in a client project environment with exposure to employee, subcontractors and trades.
Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environment.
Ability to comprehend forms in space and understand relationships of plane and solid objects. May be used in such tasks as blue print reading and in solving geometry problems. Frequently described as the ability to “visualize” objects of two and three dimensions, or to think visually of geometric forms.
Ability to manipulate materials and/or equipment up to 50 lbs. The frequency of manipulation if frequently.
Ability to move up or mount by using the hands or feet to include:
Ladders - Step stool, 8' to 10' ladder, extension ladder
Stairways - 3 or more flights
To bend forward or down from the middle of the waist or the middle of the back, to bend, downwards, to lower oneself and/or to move freely on hands and knees between 20-50 times daily
To stretch out, extend, or put forth a bodily part. To touch or grasp something, by extending or stretching. To touch, lift, hold or operate with the hands up to 50 times daily.
To perceive or comprehend by the sense of sight.
Characteristics are: Focus, Color perception or depth perception.
The ability to operate or convey in a vehicle, car, or commercial vehicle

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.