Solar Quality Control Manager

Company Overview

GIS is a premier energy services company delivering comprehensive solutions across the evolving energy landscape. While rooted in over 75 years of excellence in offshore and onshore construction and maintenance within the oil and gas industry, GIS has expanded its capabilities to include large-scale utility solar farm construction projects. Our continued commitment to safety, innovation, and operational excellence allows us to support both traditional and renewable energy sectors with the same trusted expertise.

Position Summary:

The Civil & Mechanical Quality Manager is responsible for overseeing and ensuring compliance of all civil and mechanical works on a large solar farm project. This role provides strategic quality oversight, develops Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs), manages Non‑Conformance Reports (NCRs) and Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) processes, and drives continuous improvement across construction and installation activities. The manager ensures that foundations, structures, mechanical assemblies, and balance‑of‑plant systems meet contractual, regulatory, and industry standards

Key Responsibilities:

Civil Works

• Oversee inspections of earthworks, foundations, drainage, and access roads.
• Verify compliance with engineering drawings, specifications, and environmental requirements.
• Strong understanding of civil construction processes: earthworks, foundations, piling, concrete, drainage, and access roads.
• Ability to integrate civil quality requirements with mechanical and electrical scopes on solar farms.
• Manage NCRs and corrective actions related to civil construction.

Mechanical Works

• Establish inspection protocols for racking systems, trackers, torquing, and mechanical assemblies.
• Verify installation of mechanical components against manufacturer specifications and project standards.
• Manage quality checks for mechanical interfaces with electrical systems.

Quality Planning & ITP Development

• Develop, implement, and maintain Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) for civil and mechanical works.
• Define hold points, witness points, and acceptance criteria for foundations, piling, concrete, drainage, racking systems, and mechanical assemblies.
• Ensure ITPs align with project specifications, codes, and client requirements.
• Train site teams and subcontractors on ITP execution and documentation.

Non-Conformance Management & RCCA

• Lead the identification, documentation, and resolution of Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
• Implement structured Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA) methodologies to prevent recurrence.
• Track NCRs from initiation through closure, ensuring timely corrective and preventive actions.
• Communicate NCR trends and RCCA outcomes to project leadership and stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of accountability by ensuring lessons learned are integrated into SOPs and ITPs.

Document Control & Compliance

• Establish and enforce document control protocols for quality records, SOPs, QAPs, ITPs, NCRs, and audit evidence.
• Maintain strict version control to ensure teams are working from the latest approved documents.
• Coordinate with project teams to ensure timely submission, review, and approval of quality documentation.
• Archive and safeguard records for audit readiness and regulatory compliance.
• Provide structured summaries of documentation status to project leadership.
• Maintain strict version control of SOPs, QAPs, ITPs, and inspection records.
• Compile structured audit findings and provide corrective action plans to stakeholders.

Leadership & Mentorship

• Mentor site level quality engineers and inspectors across civil and mechanical disciplines.
• Provide recognition and constructive feedback to drive accountability and performance.
• Collaborate with construction managers, subcontractors, and environmental teams to resolve quality issues in real time.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of quality management experience in large scale infrastructure or renewable energy projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil or mechanical engineering highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of civil construction (concrete, piling, drainage) and mechanical installation (racking, trackers, torquing).
• Proven experience in developing and implementing Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs).
• Demonstrated expertise in Non-Conformance Management and RCCA methodologies.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001, ASTM, ACI, AWS, and renewable energy compliance standards.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.
• Detail oriented, structured, and proactive in problem solving.
• Skilled at building cultures of accountability and ownership.
• Passionate about renewable energy and operational excellence.
• Comfortable working in dynamic field environments with diverse teams.

Physical Requirements:

• Work Environment: This job primarily operates in a professional office setting but must be able to traverse construction sites as required.
• Physical Demands: This role requires the ability to sit for extended periods while working on a computer. Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds.

EEOC Statement:

GIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $80,000 - $130,000