QA/QC Commissioning Technician

Role Summary: The 'QA/QC Commissioning Technician' ensures compliance with quality standards and commissioning requirements for solar PV projects under 5MWDC. This field-based role requires nationwide travel, often on short notice, and a strong technical understanding of solar construction, electrical systems, and commissioning protocols.

Job Duties

• Conduct on-site quality inspections covering mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil work.
• Review construction documents (plans, specifications, shop drawings) for accuracy and compliance.
• Perform visual inspections, measurements, and testing to verify workmanship and adherence to standards.
• Execute commissioning testing per industry standards, project plans, and client specifications.
• Assess and provide input on QA/QC and Commissioning documentation, including Project Quality Plans, Quality Control Procedures, and Commissioning Plans.
• Identify, document, and report non-conformance issues, providing recommendations for corrective actions.
• Inspect and test materials and equipment to ensure they meet project requirements.
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and construction teams to resolve quality issues.
• Generate detailed inspection and commissioning reports, outlining findings and corrective measures.
• Contribute to process improvements in QA/QC and commissioning procedures.
• Stay informed on industry best practices, NEC, OSHA regulations, and local jurisdiction requirements.
• Participate in internal and external audits, ensuring alignment with quality standards.
• Maintain organized documentation for inspections, non-conformance reports, and quality control records.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Preferred:
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering.
• Required:
  • 6 years of QA/QC and commissioning experience in solar construction.
• Licenses & Certifications:
  • Journeyman Electrician (preferred in CA, NV, AZ, TX); Master Electrician & NABCEP certification preferred.
  • OSHA 30 (Construction) and NFPA 70E certifications required.
• Technical Knowledge:
  • Strong understanding of the National Electrical Code (NEC), Uniform Building Code (UBC), OSHA regulations, and utility jurisdiction requirements.
  • Experience interpreting construction drawings, specifications, and shop drawings.
  • Proficiency with inspection tools, testing equipment, and reporting software.
  • Familiarity with SolarEdge, PanelClaw, and common PV systems.
• Skills:
  • Strong attention to detail, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication for engaging with contractors, engineers, and management.
  • Advanced computer proficiency (Microsoft Office, Procore, SharePoint preferred).
• Other Requirements:
  • Valid Driver's License & clean driving record.
  • Ability to pass a drug screening and background check.
  • 100% travel required.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to work in a physical environment with full range of mobility in upper and lower body
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must regularly lift and /or move greater than 50 pounds with or without assistance.

Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee may be regularly exposed to high, precarious places; climbing ladders; walking on roofs (both flat and angled); outside weather conditions and vibration; confined locations (i.e., attics and crawl spaces).
• The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and potential risk of Mechanical shock.
• Work hours may vary based on the needs of the construction activity.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.