Kwaliteitsspecialist (tijdelijk met uitzicht op vast)

The Quality Specialist is responsible for measuring and monitoring construction quality for the PV Solar collection scope of a single utility-scale solar construction site with multiple crew phases of work occurring simultaneously.

The work ends when a safe energization state for the PV Collection system is claimed typically after Mechanical Completion. Gen-tie and Substation is not included.

This role encompasses pre-installation readiness, first article inspections, and production-paced inspections and hold-release, stages, on all definable features of work (DFOW). Demands the early identification of discrepancies, sharing lessons learned, and driving continuous improvement in installation practices.

A cornerstone is upholding site execution to planned standards and client expectations for field quality records (workflows) with personnel using the SOLV Energy Sunscreen App. The Admin support team at time will also push information into tracking and records workflow system (e.g., Procore) to track production and QAQC verification throughout the project on behalf of authority of the Site Quality Manager and Superintendents.

This role is located full-time on a jobsite in Medina, NY. Specific location details and expectations will be discussed during the interview process.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned

Position Responsibilities and Duties

Site Inspections & Verification

• Perform random sampling inspections at defined intervals during the construction.
• Evaluate installation and process quality across all assigned DFOW, including civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical scopes.
• Verify compliance with project specifications, engineering drawings, and industry standards.
• Compare inspection results from previous inspection samples of the same DFOW to identify and monitor any variance trends to leverage positive trends and contain negative trends.

Documentation & Reporting

• Photograph and document all discrepancies and non-conforming work.
• Generate and submit Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), as necessary, with detailed findings and recommendations.
• Maintain accurate inspection logs and quality documentation.

Communication & Collaboration

• Communicate inspection results and quality trends to the project team, including site managers, superintendents, and subcontractors.
• Collaborate with the Quality Control and Construction teams to resolve issues and implement corrective actions.
• Provide feedback to improve installation practices and ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Provide inspection results data to the Regional Quality Manager, Quality Analyst, and Quality Department to support trend analysis programs.

Training & Support

• Support onboarding and orientation of field personnel on quality expectations.
• Assist in the development and delivery of training related to quality procedures and standards.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, specifically with respect to communicating the interdependencies of the field installation teams and upstream working and business units.
• 3+ years of experience in solar EPC or utility-scale construction quality control.
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, and QA/QC protocols.
• Familiarity with solar installation methods and standards (e.g., NEC, IEEE, ASTM).
• Proficiency in inspection tools, reporting software, and digital documentation.
• Ability to travel frequently and work independently in field environments.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with NCR workflows and root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring employer sponsorship now or in the future.

SOLV Energy Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

At SOLV Energy we celebrate the power of our differences. We are committed to building diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplaces that improve our communities. SOLV Energy prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind against an employee or applicant based on race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, or ethnicity, mental or physical disability, veteran status, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Employees (and their families) are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance. Employees can enroll in our company's 401(k) plan and are provided vacation, sick and holiday pay.

Compensation Range:

$35.15 - $43.93

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

SOLV Energy does not accept unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third-party recruiters or staffing agencies. We require all third-party recruiters to communicate exclusively with our internal talent acquisition team. SOLV Energy will not pay a placement fee to any third-party recruiter or agency that has not coordinated their recruiting activity with the appropriate member of our internal talent acquisition team.

In addition, candidate introductions or resumes can only be submitted to our internal talent acquisition recruiting team if a signed vendor agreement is already on file and the third-party recruiter or agency has received formal instructions from our internal talent acquisition team to submit candidates for a particular job posting.

Any unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes sent by third-party recruiters to SOLV Energy or directly to any of our employees, or received through our website or career portal, will be considered property of SOLV Energy and will not be eligible for a placement fee. In the event a third-party recruiter submits a resume or refers a candidate without a previously signed vendor agreement, SOLV Energy explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire the candidate(s) without financial liability to such third-party recruiter.

If you're interested in a meaningful career with a brighter future, join the SOLV Energy Team.