Regional Quality Manager (Midwest)

Regional Quality Manager

SOLV Energy is an engineering, procurement, construction (EPC) and solar services provider for utility solar, high voltage substation and energy storage markets across North America.

Job Description Summary : The Regional Quality Manager will be responsible for overseeing and managing the quality assurance and control processes for all PV EPC projects in their assigned region. The individual will ensure that all projects meet the highest standards of quality and comply with industry regulations and company standards. The Regional Quality Manager will primarily work in an office setting but will also be required to visit project sites in their assigned region (Midwest) regularly to perform training and instruction to the field teams, conduct audits and First Article Inspections. The role also involves travel to meet with clients, suppliers, and regulatory agencies, and occasionally travels to various locations for seminars, conferences and meetings.

Job Description :

• Develop and implement quality plans that align with SOLV Energy's Quality Management System, SOLV SOPs and contract requirements for each of their projects.
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve quality systems to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations.
• Monitor project quality : Conduct regular inspections and audits of ongoing and completed projects to ensure adherence to quality standards, AHJ's requirements, manufacturers installation instructions, code compliance; identifying areas for improvement.
• Manage quality control processes : Oversee the testing, inspection, and evaluation of materials, components, systems and processes used in PV projects within your region.
• Train and support : Provide direct training and guidance to project teams on quality assurance and control practices, SOLV Energy's Quality SOP's, SWI's, MOP's and reference guides, ensuring that all team members understand and follow established procedures.
• Collaborate with stakeholders : Work closely with project managers, engineers, suppliers, and clients to address quality-related issues and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Document and report findings : Maintain detailed records of quality inspections, audits, and corrective actions, and prepare regular reports for management and clients.
• Become proficient in the use of SOLV's proprietary "Sunscreen" software to train project teams in documentation processes and to initiate, report and document all quality matters on the projects in the designated region.
• Conduct frequent, formal audits on documentation compliance, reporting methods, installation processes / procedures and methods, material handling, and vendor product performance.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis when needed. Utilizing both 5-Why or 8D methods, depending on circumstance, conduct and document thorough RCA to identify quality issues on projects. Create, implement and monitor formal CAPA's based on results of the RCA.
• Continuous improvement : Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement corrective actions to enhance overall project quality and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance : Stay up-to-date with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and best practices, and ensure that all projects adhere to relevant guidelines and regulations.

Minimum Skills or Experience Requirements :

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 : $116,812.00 - $146,016.00

Pay Rate Type : Salary

Job Number : J10751