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Position Title: Field Specialist QA/QC
Position Location: Remote with Extended Project Assignment the South Bend, IN area.
SALARY
DLB recognizes salary ranges from job boards do not necessarily
reflect our pay ranges. In many instances we out-compete those
ranges for well-qualified candidates.
JOB SUMMARY
The Field Specialist ensures all systems are installed to the project requirements in accordance with the Project Documents, Basis of Design (BOD), the Commissioning Plan of Record and the Quality Control Plan.
This person will collaborate with design engineers, construction contractors, equipment vendors and client staff to validate newly installed electrical and mechanical systems including those in mission critical facilities. Monitor Daily Construction Activities and provide timely status reports on project scheduling, Change Order management, contractor conformance to Quality Control Plan, and Submittal/RFI responses.
The Field Specialist will receive limited direction on day-to-day work and general instruction on new projects, tasks, or assignments. Will execute and assist team leadership on projects, tasks, or assignments of complex scope. Will work independently or under limited supervision.
This person will communicate and operate in line with
organizational goals and values, as well as departmental objectives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Guide and Direct On-site Inspection, Validation, and Verification of Electrical and Mechanical Equipment (65%)
- Monitor daily activities of various contractors and subcontractors.
- Conduct inspections throughout project stages, including offsite fabrication, construction, and punch list phases.
- Collaborate with design professionals, clients, trade contractors, and craftsmen to address coordination issues and installation challenges.
- Attend and contribute to QA/QC and construction team meetings.
- Inspect Owner Furnished Equipment, both offsite and onsite.
- Evaluate subcontractors' capabilities in meeting quality requirements. Ensure all trade contractors are following their approved QA/QC Plans.
- Ensure all trade contractors are installing work in accordance with project documents, applicable codes, standards, and best work practices.
- Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures. Confirm site adherence to HSE requirements and that LOTO procedures are properly utilized during project activities.
Develop Testing Plans and Procedures (15%)
- Monitor scheduling of commissioning plans.
- Prepare pre-functional checklists.
- Captures quality data from systems to either confirm compliance with established standards or identify deviations and create a plan of action.
Review Construction Related Design Documents, Drawings and Specifications (15%)
- Review shop drawings and submittals.
- Verify contractor quality requirements are specified to vendors and contractor documentation submittals.
- Identify project milestones and adherence to equipment startups.
- Assist Project QA/QC Manager to manage a field document control system for construction drawings, specifications, test and inspection reports, vendor data and as-built drawings.
Reporting (5%)
- Monitor project progress and report status regularly to internal and external stakeholders.
- Maintain accurate documentation of inspections, test reports, checklists, and other quality records, assuring that the contract obligations for testing and record keeping are adhered to.
- Facilitate root cause analysis for site-level non-conformance reports and drive continuous improvement and best practices.
- Monitor the disposition of all issued non-conformance reports.
- Prepare reports and generate metrics as necessary to understand and communicate site compliance of quality program.
- Monitor the progress and effectiveness of the project quality management system. Recommend and implement improvements as approved.
- Ensuring proper turnover of complete quality control, ensure that turnover documentation is maintained, organized and turned over on schedule.
- Manage personal hours using company tools.
Completion of Assigned Tasks and Deliverables on Time and on Budget
Performs Other Related Duties as Assigned
Requirements
POSITION REQUIREMENTS (INTERMEDIATE LEVEL FOR ALL THE
FOLLOWING)
- Knowledge of electrical, mechanical and controls system principles.
- Skilled at using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams), along with exceptional organizational skills for file management.
- Skilled in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
- Ability to leverage AI and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, optimize operational processes, and contribute to company-wide innovation.
- Ability to work successfully in a remote environment thru effective communication and organizational skills, self-motivation, proactiveness and resourcefulness in a distraction free workspace.
- Ability to follow company and site safety requirements.
- Ability to analyze and prepare documents, reports and correspondence.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form (technical and non-technical information).
- Ability to communicate effectively directly with clients and at times serve as primary point of client contact.
- Ability to work successfully as a member of a team and independently with moderate supervision.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet close deadlines.
- Ability to achieve certification for NFPA70E and / or OSHA training as / if required.
- Organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The following physical demands must be met by the 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
- Frequently manipulating, moving or grasping small
parts, devices or tools
-
Frequently required to remain in a stationary
position
- Frequently moving
through office, critical facility and other environments
(such as low temperatures, high temperatures and outdoor
elements such as precipitation and wind), including tight
and confined spaces
-
Frequently descending / ascending stairs and ladders to
access equipment
- On occasion
the employee may be required to position self under or
over equipment
- On occasion
the employee may move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
TRAVEL / RELOCATION REQUIREMENTS
- Extended project assignment is defined as a project location where a continuous onsite presence is required more than 6 months.
- Project locations are within the South Bend, Indiana area.
- Travel is defined as physically leaving home on behalf of business activities including but not limited to client sites, meetings with other employees, meeting for business development purposes, running errands on behalf of the business, attending industry conferences, training, etc.
- Travel to extended project assignment/location is required.
- Overnight travel is limited but may be required from time to time.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or related discipline
OR
- Two years’ experience with installation, hands-on
testing, validation and troubleshooting of mechanical,
controls and / or electrical infrastructure.
PLUS
- Minimum five years’
additional
experience with
installation, hands-on testing, validation and
troubleshooting of mechanical, controls and / or electrical
infrastructure .
DLB Associates is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and
participates in the E-Verify program with the Department of Homeland
Security. We encourage diversity in our workforce.
Are you ready to challenge yourself and redefine standards in the
AEC industry? Apply now and join our award-winning team!
Benefits
DLB Associates offers a very competitive benefits package;
highlights include
- Choice of comprehensive medical plans (including
two PPO-style plans and a HDHP w/ HSA
option)
- Health reimbursement
account (HRA), flex spending accounts
(FSA)
- Dental and vision
plans
- Comprehensive medical, dental
and vision benefits extended to spouse / domestic partner and
dependent children up to age 26
-
401k with company match and self-directed brokerage account
option
- PTO including additional paid
time off during the last week of the year
-
Company paid life insurance coverage for employees and
their eligible dependents
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Short and long-term disability, AD&D
coverage
- Professional development
opportunities, tuition reimbursement and professional
licensing assistance
- Paid
parental leave after one year of employment
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
DLB does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to DLB in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where DLB has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of DLB and DLB will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
