Senior Quality Inspector
Company
Brunel
Location
Austin
Employment type
Full-time
Posted
4 days ago
Listed via
Brunel
Responsibilities
Quality Inspection & Verification
Perform daily field inspections of civil, structural, electrical, and mechanical construction activities across Solar PV and BESS scopes.
Verify installed work complies with approved drawings, specifications, codes, and manufacturer installation requirements.
Inspect installation of PV modules, racking, trackers, MV/DC cabling, terminations, and grounding systems for conformance to design and torque specifications.
Verify inverter, transformer, and BESS enclosure installation, and inspect substation and collector system construction, including foundations, structures, and electrical terminations.
Conduct visual and dimensional inspections and witness contractor testing activities.
Nonconformance & Corrective Action Management
Identify, document, and track nonconformances and quality deficiencies through resolution.
Issue field observation reports, deficiency notices, and punch-list items to EPC contractors.
Verify corrective actions are implemented and re-inspect completed work for closeout.
Support root-cause analysis for recurring or high-impact quality issues, and escalate unresolved or significant issues to Construction Management
Testing & Commissioning Support
Support commissioning readiness inspections and pre-energization walkdowns.
Witness electrical testing, including continuity, megger, and functional testing, as applicable.
Coordinate punch-list closeout prior to mechanical completion, substantial completion, and COD, and support resolution of quality-related issues identified during commissioning.
Reporting & Documentation
Maintain detailed inspection records, photographs, and quality logs for all inspected work.
Review contractor quality control (QC) documentation, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), and test reports for completeness and accuracy.
Prepare daily and weekly inspection reports summarizing progress, findings, and open items.
Populate and maintain quality records in Procore and other project management systems, and support development of turnover and closeout documentation packages.
Contractor & Vendor Coordination
Coordinate inspection activities and hold points with EPC contractors and subcontractors, and attend quality, progress, and coordination meetings.
Review contractor Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and witness critical hold-point inspections.
Support vendor and factory quality reviews as needed, and provide quality performance input for contractor evaluations.
Safety & Cross-Functional Support
Follow all site safety requirements and regulatory safety standards while conducting inspections; report unsafe conditions or practices observed in the field.
Coordinate with Engineering to resolve design or constructability issues identified during inspection.
Support Construction Management with quality input for schedule and risk discussions.
Special Projects and Other Duties:
Perform other duties as assigned, including regular and ad-hoc reporting.
Supervision of Others:
Junior Quality Inspector.
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