QAQC Specialist

LRE (Leeward Renewable Energy) is forging an American energy future with integrity, innovation, and positive impact. Born in Texas in 2003, we own and operate over 30 utility-scale wind, solar, and energy storage projects in local communities across the United States, totaling 4 gigawatts (GW) of generating capacity.  

LRE continues to help meet increased U.S. energy demand through our robust pipeline of new projects every year. Domestic jobs and manufacturing are fundamental to our full-lifecycle approach to projects, along with a long-term ownership model and a company culture dedicated to our community partners and protecting the natural environment. 

Responsibilities:

• Inspect jobsites, projects and wind turbines, solar farms, and battery energy storage systems (BESS).
• Climb wind turbines to inspect maintenance practices.
• Inspect work quality according to contract and process specifications.
• Coordinate activities with site crews, subcontractors, EHS, and project/plant management

• Coordinate quarterly service provider collaboration calls and plant inspections.
• Work with plants and projects to develop improvement plans based on tracking and trending findings.
• Cooperates in Event Report Management and for all the implementation of relative corrective actions. Systematically records the nonconformity or event reports issued and identifies appropriate corrective actions.
• ·Manages collaboration of measurement instruments and related certifications.
• Inform the Project Manager or Plan Manager of any deviations.    
• Checks the completeness and conformity to specified applicable requirements, standards, and/or directives.
• Ensure that the inspections are conducted and that personnel have access to all required project documentation.
• ·Makes site personnel aware of and train them on quality topics.
• Ensures, whenever necessary, the update of site quality control plans / control procedures.

Qualifications:

• Must be a team player and have effective communication skills in dealing with co-workers and any other work-related contacts.
• Bachelor’s/associate degree in related field preferred, but high school graduate is a minimum.
• Prior experience with wind turbines, solar equipment and battery energy storage systems preferred.
• Must be willing to follow all company directives and safety procedures.
•  Six years or more of work in Quality Control/Quality Assurance.
• Possess a professional QAQC certification. ASQ certification preferred – Certified Quality Inspector or other nationally recognized certification.
• Possess the ability to read and understand product drawings and to ensure compliance and adherence to all safety and quality expectations according to rules, regulations, and standards set by LRE.
•  Working knowledge and ability to use measuring instruments and test equipment
• ·Must be proficient in all Microsoft Suite programs
• ·Experience with Maximo preferred
•  Knowledgeable of ISO 9001 program elements and ability to transfer that knowledge into actionable items in the renewable energy business.
• ·        Strong computer skills required.
• ·        Strong analytical skills required.
• ·        Strong written and oral communication skills are required.
• ·        Valid Driver’s license is required.
• ·        Expected travel will be up to 75%.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS
• Employee will be required to communicate in person, via telephone, email, use of arm/hand steadiness, manual dexterity, finger dexterity, multi limb coordination, and comprehension.
• Will be required to lift, carry, and move objects safely.
• Will be required to climb wind turbine towers.
• Able to complete the Leeward QEW (qualified electrical worker) program within the first year.
• Able to complete the competent climber and training on all Leeward rescue equipment. This could specifically be listed as TSL competent climber, SRK11 and SPARK kit.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The Quality Control Technician will work in multiple environments, including office, warehouse, and in a trailer or building on construction sites and wind and solar farms.
• He/she must possess a vision (corrected or uncorrected) that allows for clear visibility from twenty inches or less.
• Job sites will contain light to heavy equipment vehicles, small to large equipment, materials, communication equipment and tools, people standing, walking, sitting, signaling, and talking, bells whistles and alarms
• The above description covers the fundamental responsibilities of the Quality Control Technician position.
•  It shall not be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.
• Will be required to work in inclement weather.

Applicants must have current authorization to work for any employer in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for an employment visa now or in the future. Employer visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.