Construction Quality Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Working with our business partners to create, improve and sustain industry and infrastructure. Orbital Engineering has been driven by this core purpose for more than 50 years - energizing Orbital team members and helping our clients solve challenging and complex problems with innovative engineering, inspection, and construction solutions.

Orbital team members are guided by the fundamental beliefs of building trusted relationships, personal accountability, innovation, and excellence in everything we do.

Orbital is looking for others to join our team to continue activating our purpose and embrace our values.

Orbital is seeking a Construction Quality Technician (Electrical Transmission & Distribution) to be based in Saint Louis, MO.

The role will entail performing quality audits of ongoing construction activities, inspections of installed equipment prior to energization, and / or performing FAC-008 reviews at new or existing substations.

planning and coordinating construction activities for a designated project to ensure goals or objectives of the project are accomplished within the prescribed timeframe and funding parameters by performing the duties listed below.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Ensure compliance with all safety procedures at site.
• Report safety compliance issues to project manager, safety manager and direct supervisor.
• Work with construction supervision and on-site safety personnel to stop unsafe construction activities.
• Perform audits of construction crew’s performance for all projects and ensure compliance to all drawings and specifications.
• Audit ongoing construction activities to verify the contractor is installing material and equipment per the design.
• Write NCR’s for all non-conformance issues found during audits or final inspections.
• Perform constructability reviews of new substation projects prior to the start of construction.
• Perform FAC-008 audits prior to energization of new substation equipment.
• Review drawings, specifications, and calculations prior to a site visit.
• Works under minimal supervision and must be able to work in a team environment as well as work independently.
• This is a mostly field position and requires the ability to walk around a field site. The employee is occasionally required to climb ladders.

The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience in lieu of degree.
• Must be familiar with construction documentation and project filing systems as well as have a working knowledge of computer software tools and programs to include Microsoft Office and Adobe.
• Candidate must possess a valid driver’s license and a vehicle to visit construction sites as well as have a flexible schedule and quick response time in order to compensate for the customer’s changing needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 10 hour and MEA specific training is beneficial.
• Previous experience of Construction (Electrical T&D).

Orbital Engineering, Inc. has provided worldwide professional engineering and consulting services since 1969. Our commitment to quality, responsiveness, and attention to detail has earned us the reputation as a leading provider of engineering and design services.

A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, 401(k), and supplemental insurance.

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO / AA / M-F-V-D. Orbital Engineering, Inc. seeks diversity among its employees.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.