Quality Specialist - Electric Distribution (NC/VA)

PRIMORIS USA$80K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
15+ years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 20+ years of experience, including leadership roles.
  • Experience in Electric Distribution, Overhead/Underground, or directional boring.
  • OSHA 20 and/or OSHA 30 certification required.
  • Thorough knowledge of T&D work methods and practices.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to interpret job prints and staking sheets.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct regular field audits of work in progress and completion.
  • Identify non-compliant work based on customer standards.
  • Inspect equipment setup and usage on job sites.
  • Verify compliance with pulling, rigging, and storage methods.
  • Input data to track safety and compliance.
  • Evaluate working conditions to ensure employee safety.
  • Facilitate safety and quality meetings in various locations.

Benefits

  • Competitive weekly compensation.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and company match.
  • Tuition Reimbursement for educational advancement.
  • PTO, holiday pay, and community service time off.
  • Unique benefits like pet coverage and legal assistance.
  • Opportunities for overtime and professional growth.
Full Job Description
Job Overview:

Quality Specialists are unbiased assessors who evaluate Operation's work performance. They work independently of the Operation's department but maintain a collaborative partnership with the Operation's leadership team. This essential role helps provide performance data through assessments and audits which may identify deficiencies or nonconformance with customer expectations or company policy. These seasoned professionals also work closely with the clients Quality or Inspections group. The Quality Specialist occasionally assist with training and work methods development within their area of expertise.

Primary Position Responsibilities
  • Conduct regular field audits of in-progress and completed work.
  • Identify non-compliant or unsatisfactory work per customer standards.
  • Visually inspect proper equipment set up and use on work sites.
  • Verify appropriate pulling, rigging, hoisting, and storage methods are compliant.
  • Input data using company preferred programs used to track safety and compliance.
  • Identify and evaluate working conditions and makes appropriate adjustments to ensure employee safety & health.
  • Facilitates formal safety or quality meetings in various settings and locations.
  • Provide appropriate coaching and mentoring to employees in the field, so they may achieve a level of excellence.
  • Assist with presenting new products and assembly procedures to operations.
  • Identifies training needs by reviewing incidents, near-miss reports, and job briefings.
  • Complies with established PSC safety and operating rules, procedures, and guidelines including reporting unsafe practices to a supervisor.
  • Complies with established PSC Information Security policies, procedures, and guidelines including reporting suspected information security incidents to Primoris Assist.
  • Secondary Position Responsibilities
  • Participates as a member of various advisory teams as requested.
  • Supports emergency preparedness and response plans, including storm or outage related events.
  • Aids in the research and selection of safety products, PPE, and tooling.
  • Complete all PSC Learn, Leadership, Safety, and related company required training courses.
  • Provide immediate updates to the supervisor when customer specifications have changed.
  • Assist in the update and development of the safety handbook and safe work practices procedures.
  • Travel for conferences, training, and meetings as required.
  • Performs other duties and activities as directed.


Education & Experience Required
  • Minimum of 20 years' experience with time served in a leadership role.
  • Experience in Electric Distribution, Overhead and/or Underground, or directional boring.
  • OSHA 20 and/or OSHA 30.
  • Thorough knowledge of industry approved T&D work methods and practices.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Must be able to interpret job prints / staking sheets.


Skills and Abilities Required
  • Ability to work independently and respond to dynamic field environments.
  • Ability to set up meeting rooms, audio-visual equipment, and other training aids.
  • Knowledge of OSHA & NESC.
  • Ability to create presentations and speak to groups of people.
  • Knowledge of electrical theory and electrical distribution equipment.
  • Ability to use basic office equipment (computer, phone, fax, copier, etc.).
  • Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, including email and public speaking settings.


Physical Requirements
  • Works both in the office and outdoors.
  • Ability to look up at structures up to 100ft.
  • Ability to lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds.
  • Drives company vehicle.
  • Operates a shovel.
  • Ability to bend or squat as needed.
  • Works extended hours as needed or directed.
  • Works in no or low light conditions.
  • Works in potentially hazardous conditions caused by pets and wildlife in or near the work site.
  • Works in areas with exposure to poison oak, poison ivy, poison sumac, venomous snakes, and stinging / biting insects.
  • Works occasionally, in underground enclosed spaces.
  • Operates office equipment such as a computer, telephone, fax machine, copier, etc.
  • Wears company issued FR clothing and additional PPE required for the scope of work.


Other Requirements
  • Must be willing to travel up to 50% of the time with occasional remote work as approved by supervisor.
  • Must have a valid driver's license.
  • Must reside in service territory or mileage requirement, if applicable.
  • Must be allowed access to customer / client property.


Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation paid weekly.
  • Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD.
  • 401(k) with company match, vested day-one.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off.
  • Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends"
  • Legal Assistance Coverage
  • Award winning safety programs.
  • Overtime opportunities.
  • Growth Opportunities.
  • And more.


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