Solar Quality Assurance Inspector

2 weeks ago


Midland, Texas, United States SGS Full time
Company Overview

SGS is the world's foremost company in testing, inspection, and certification. We are acknowledged as the global standard for sustainability, quality, and integrity. With a workforce of 98,000, we operate a network of 2,650 offices and laboratories, collaborating to foster a safer, better, and more interconnected world.

Position Overview

The ideal candidate will operate under the guidance of the Quality Manager, with key responsibilities including:
  • Conducting technical evaluations of maintenance activities performed by our personnel, subcontractors, and facilities to ensure adherence to client standards (e.g., computer validation, MIS review, etc.) to provide a quality assurance perspective on discussed issues.
    • Performing technical evaluations of turbines, photovoltaic modules, or batteries based on site type (80% of the role).
    • Executing technical assessments of substations.
    • Carrying out general site inspections: OM Building, warehouse, etc.
  • Utilizing checklists for inspections and offering recommendations for enhancements.
  • Preparing findings reports.
  • Employing applications: utilizing our web tools and apps for inspections and documenting findings.
  • Promoting a culture of quality among technicians: sharing findings with site teams and elucidating inspection results.
  • Assisting in technical quality audits of electrical power generation facilities (wind and solar) in accordance with client standards (internal ISO and Q audits).
  • Identifying and managing non-conformities.
  • Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Following through on NCRs using Enablon software.
  • Supporting both internal and external audits - combined 9001, 14001.
Full-time inspectors will be expected to travel to various wind and solar farms in designated regions.

All necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) and tools will be provided.

Qualifications
  • Associate degree, trade school certification, or a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
  • Demonstrated leadership qualities and potential.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team setting.
  • Basic mechanical and electrical knowledge to support root cause analysis.
  • Able to work at heights in wind turbines and on the ground.
  • Must pass wind turbine climb and rescue training; possess full range of motion; maintain fitness to wear a standard fall protection harness without weight restrictions (maximum 265 lbs.). Access to turbines will primarily be for education, inspections, and audits.
Quality Operation & Maintenance:
  • Technical experience with wind farms.
  • Basic mechanical and electrical knowledge.
  • Technical qualification of wind turbines, preferably Nordex technology.
  • Proposing corrective and improvement actions to technical specifications.
Language Proficiency: English - fluent, including writing. Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

Travel Requirements: Depending on the position, candidates should be prepared for domestic travel, including to and from Canada.

Additional Information

All personal information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.

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