Strata Clean Energy

Quality Lead

Strata Clean Energy  •  Cheraw, SC (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

Responsible for implementing and adhering to a project’s Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Field Quality Assurance Program and leading project staff to include, Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Quality Technicians and Temporary Labor. Must be fluent in Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical inspection requirements but can assist in civil, and pre-commissioning inspection means and methods. Leadership role responsible for establishing and executing Project Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Quality Plans, personnel development, and training, isolating, and solving issues and reporting of Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Quality issues and Program Metrics. Initiates tests, analyzes results, and finds solutions to technical problems. Interacts with Strata Self Perform Electrical crews and Subcontractors regarding Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Quality plans, executions, and corrective action.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Solar Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Subject Matter Expert (SME)

  • Oversees Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Technicians and Temp Labor

  • Develops Structural, Mechanical, and Electrical Inspection Test Points (ITPs) and reviews with Superintendents

  • Maintains and updates ITPs throughout the project

  • Oversees inspections and documentation

  • Works with Superintendents to ensure inspections occur within required timeframes

  • Works with ESP and subcontractors after approved FAI

  • Communicates quality‑related items with subcontractors and ESP teams

  • Completes daily walk‑downs with ESP and/or subcontractor QC

  • Trains QA and QC personnel on ITPs and inspection requirements

  • Maintains Daily Quality Report Heat Map

  • Works with Logistics on material/equipment nonconformance

  • Generates Non‑Conformance Reports (NCR) and Corrective Action Reports (CAR)

  • Provides inspection checklists to Quality Technicians and Temp Labor

  • Ensures delivery of quality inspection reports

  • Facilitates communication between Construction Manager, Superintendent, and Engineering

  • Audits QC documentation

  • Provides coverage for other Quality Leads as needed

  • Works with Quality Manager to develop and implement FQCP

  • Participates in interviews, reviews, discipline, and rewards

  • Provides weekly reporting to Senior Management

  • Provides daily reporting to Quality Manager

  • Fluent in inspection requirements, tools, and equipment

  • Manages project non‑conformances

  • Works with Self‑Perform and subcontractors on quality issues

  • Completes random oversight inspections

  • Verifies nonconformance rework completion

  • Works with teams on schedule, quality, and FQCP compliance

  • Investigates NCRs/CARs, provides oversight, verifies corrections, and completes required training

  • Works with project team on QC/testing requirements and checklist completion

  • Facilitates weekly Safety and Quality training

  • Holds daily meetings to communicate quality requirements, workflows, assignments, OT, and coverage

  • Maintains PPE checks

  • Assists in preparation of Field Quality Control Program

  • Prepares schedule for quality team

  • Communicates concerns related to scheduling, subcontractors, and quality issues

  • Identifies and documents quality issues and drives continuous improvement

  • Assists in establishing documentation of standard operating specifications/procedures

  • Maintains inspection metrics and distributes weekly reports

  • Holds internal and external quality meetings

  • Ensures documentation, materials, consumables, and vehicles are ready for deployment

  • Places order requests to Quality Manager

  • Develops Quality Technicians and Temp Labor knowledge of Quality Plan

  • Documents standard operating procedures

  • Communicates revisions to procedures

  • Prepares QIR, NCR, P/CAR, RFIs, and Root Cause Analysis

  • Provides technical support during inspections and problem resolution

  • Maintains clean and operational vehicle

  • Reports fleet vehicle damage/maintenance to Fleet Manager

  • Arrives prepared and appropriately dressed

  • Maintains positive and attentive attitude

  • Reviews and submits time/per diem sheets weekly

  • Checks and responds to email daily

  • Works independently and as part of a team

  • Gathers data for RFIs and sees them to closure

  • Trains teams on FieldView usage

  • Maintains communication with subcontractors regarding deficiencies and closure

  • Verifies tooling calibration certifications

  • Maintains document retention using correct platforms (E‑Room, PWA, Viewpoint, Teams, etc.)

  • Understands and abides by all company policies

  • Helps develop training material for the department

Supervisory Responsibilities

Leads Project Quality Staff.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

  • 3 years verifiable Quality Management/Lead experience or 4‑year degree in construction or similar

  • OSHA 30 or NCCER STS‑C

  • NFPA 70E

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office

  • Understanding of current technology practices

  • Clear understanding of OSHA safe workplace practices

  • Ability to read and understand construction drawings

  • Ability to read electrical single‑line and three‑line diagrams

  • Ability to read manufacturer installation standards

  • Ability to travel and work on‑call/off‑shift/weekends

  • Must maintain operational cellular device

  • Must pass initial and random drug screenings

  • Salaried individuals expected to work minimum 50 hours per week

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

Work is 90% field, 10% office. Outdoor environment, all weather conditions. Extensive travel required. Must comply with safety standards and PPE requirements. Must be able to sit, stoop, kneel, bend, stand, or walk for 8–10 hours. Must be able to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs occasionally.

About Us
Strata Clean Energy is a leading developer, EPC, and service provider for utility-scale solar and storage systems in the United States. We control and self-perform all processes from our nationwide solar and storage developments, to construction, O&M, and Asset Management.
Our employees are empowered to drive our business in a collaborative, creative, and passion-driven environment that fosters long-term professional growth. There is a lot to learn at Strata, but we’re here to help you give your best and have a good time doing it.
At Strata, you’re part of something big. We’re leading the industry in sustainable energy careers. We are driving innovation to make a difference for our customers, our employees, and our planet. Join us in powering the future.
Strata Solar is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Strata Solar is an equal employment and affirmative action employer whereby we do not engage in practices that discriminate against any person employed or seeking employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other status or characteristic protected under applicable law.

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Strata Clean Energy

About Strata Clean Energy

Strata Clean Energy is a privately owned and operated company, headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, with multiple service and operations centers throughout the Southeast of the USA. As a vertically integrated renewable energy company, we control and self-perform every process, from our nationwide solar and storage development, to construction, O&M, and Asset Management.

Our construction operation consists of Industry leading Engineering competence centers, a team of global supply chain experts, and an industrial scale project and construction management center. Each and every department is fully committed to making sure safety and quality are our top priority.

As an independent power producer, Strata Clean Energy is one of the very few companies that has proven competence across the full spectrum of the solar/storage process and value chain. We are focused on delivering best in class cost of ownership by imposing and enforcing very strict QA standards on our global manufacturers and suppliers. Our approach continues to provide superior value and customer experience.

Strata’s customers include long term project owners, such as large utilities and IPPs, with very high safety and execution standards. Strata’s total quality management approach, combined with high productivity and operational excellence, has set us apart from traditional solar developers and EPC outfits.

Please visit our facilities or tour our project sites and experience the Strata difference.

We appreciate the long-term relationships that we have built with so many of our repeat customers and want to thank them for their ongoing loyalty and support.

For more information please visit www.stratacleanenergy.com

Industry
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Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Durham, North Carolina
Year Founded
2008
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