Regional Quality Manager (Midwest)

Overview

Manage quality assurance for Midwest solar EPC projects, ensuring compliance and improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• quality audits
• root cause
• compliance
• quality plans
• training
• reporting

Tasks

-Manage quality control processes: Oversee the testing, inspection, and evaluation of materials, components, systems and processes used in PV projects within your region. -Document and report findings: Maintain detailed records of quality inspections, audits, and corrective actions, and prepare regular reports for management and clients. -Establish, maintain, and continuously improve quality systems to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations. -Collaborate with stakeholders: Work closely with project managers, engineers, suppliers, and clients to address quality-related issues and ensure customer satisfaction. -Conduct Root Cause Analysis when needed. Utilizing both 5-Why or 8D methods, depending on circumstance, conduct and document thorough RCA to identify quality issues on projects. Create, implement and monitor formal CAPA’s based on results of the RCA. -Monitor project quality: Conduct regular inspections and audits of ongoing and completed projects to ensure adherence to quality standards, AHJ’s requirements, manufacturers installation instructions, code compliance; identifying areas for improvement. -Train and support: Provide direct training and guidance to project teams on quality assurance and control practices, SOLV Energy’s Quality SOP’s, SWI’s, MOP’s and reference guides, ensuring that all team members understand and follow established procedures. -Continuous improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement corrective actions to enhance overall project quality and efficiency. -Develop and implement quality plans that align with SOLV Energy’s Quality Management System, SOLV SOPs and contract requirements for each of their projects. -Conduct frequent, formal audits on documentation compliance, reporting methods, installation processes/procedures and methods, material handling, and vendor product performance. -Ensure compliance: Stay up-to-date with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices, and ensure that all projects adhere to relevant guidelines and regulations.

Requirements

• quality management
• sunscreen software
• asq auditor
• iso 9001
• six sigma
• electrical safety

What You Bring

-Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in quality management, preferably in the solar or renewable energy industry. -Bachelor’s degree in engineering, OSHA 10, 30, Journeyman, etc. are all highly desirable. -Effective communication and interpersonal skills. -Become proficient in the use of SOLV’s proprietary “Sunscreen” software to train project teams in documentation processes and to initiate, report and document all quality matters on the projects in the designated region. -Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. -Strong knowledge of quality assurance and control methodologies. -Certifications: Quality management certifications such as ASQ Certified Auditor, ISO 9001, Six Sigma, or PMP are highly desirable. -Experience with construction drawings and installation procedures. -Proficient in quality management software and tools. -Ability to work as part of a team. -Strong knowledge of electrical construction and electrical safety.

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About Solv Energy

-A unified expert in solar and storage infrastructure, the company evolved after merging two major renewable divisions in 2021. -Backed by American Securities, it operates a significant portfolio across North America. -Its capabilities include full EPC services, high-voltage substations, SCADA systems, commissioning, O&M, repowering, and emergency response. -Projects include large-scale solar farms with integrated battery storage and high-voltage substations across multiple U.S. states. -Recent expansion includes in-house foundation drilling and pile capabilities through the acquisition of SDI Services. -Ranked among the top U.S. solar contractors, the company offers end-to-end delivery from design to long-term asset management.

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