Field Quality Assurance Specialist

About the job:
Full-time
About Fluence: Fluence Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader in energy storage products and services, and optimization software for renewables and storage. With a presence in over 47 markets globally, Fluence provides an ecosystem of offerings to drive the clean energy transition, including modular, scalable energy storage products, comprehensive service offerings, and the Fluence IQ Platform, which delivers AI-enabled SaaS products for managing and optimizing renewables and storage from any provider. Fluence is transforming the way we power our world by helping customers create more resilient and sustainable electric grids.

OUR CULTURE AND VALUES

 

We are guided by our passion to transform the way we power our world. Achieving our goals requires creativity, diversity of ideas and backgrounds, and building trust to effect change and move with speed.

 

We are Leading

Fluence currently has thousands of MW of energy storage projects operated or awarded worldwide in addition to the thousands of MW of projects managed by our trading platform—and we are growing every day.

 

We are Responsible

Fluence is defined by its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity.

 

We are Agile

We achieve our goals and meet our customer’s needs by cultivating curiosity, adaptability, and self-reflection in our teams.

 

We are Fun

We value the diversity in thought and experience of our coworkers and customers. Through honest, forthcoming, and respectful communications we work to ensure that Fluence is an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. 

 

 

 

Leading

Do others come to you for your subject matter expertise? Are you excited by the challenge of working in a start-up atmosphere with a purpose?

The field quality assurance specialist is a project-based role who is responsible for ensuring that the quality of the project execution meets the approved specifications and complies with applicable standards. The specialist is an advocate for quality by initiating programs to increase quality culture.

 

Responsible

Fluence is defined by its unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and integrity. We take personal ownership in what we do, developing trust in our relationships with internal and external stakeholders. We firmly believe in having honest, forthcoming, and fair communications. The main responsibility of this role is achieved by carrying out the following:

 

The Field Quality Assurance Specialist at Fluence will:

•Review of Sub-Contractor’s quality related documented deliverables, including ITP, test reports, RFI, material submittals, and contract requirements. Carry out ad-hoc or planned site process audits to verify compliance of the execution team to approved procedures and IFC drawings.

•Identify, flag and/or help in documenting non-conforming materials, service or workmanship internally or externally to contractors and/or suppliers; and shall diligently follow through corrective actions and verify its effectiveness.

•Collaborate with the project team (PM, quality management, site managers and sub-contractor counterparts) to monitor and ensure execution works at site meet quality requirements (materials, workmanship and functionality),

•Ensure that quality inspection activities are sufficiently carried out as per specification and ITP, to include documentation of NCR’s.

•Conduct RCA on quality issues to ensure lessons learned are captured and recurrence of the same issue does not happen.

•Perform Quality audits on Various milestones of the project, and work CAPAs to a close

•Conduct routine assessments of the Document Control/Records Management system.

•Proactively prepare, oversee and work with PM team on turnover documentation package.

•Organize periodical QA/QC project meetings to status progress and compliance during construction, equipment installation and commissioning work activities.

•Generate project quality documentation and weekly/monthly reports, detailing BESS QA/QC status and progress, as required.

•Carry out other quality related responsibilities, as required by the Project Manager or by the direct Manager.

 

 

 

What does the ideal candidate bring to Fluence?
3-5 years’ experience as QAQC specialist (within a construction EPC organization preferred), with in-depth understanding of quality functions. Electrical and/or utility experience considered a plus.
Engineering or Technology graduate (associates or higher) is preferred with good grasp of technical terminologies and processes.
Internal process auditor with ISO9001 experience is a definite advantage.
Experience on projects in an engineering design environment, site construction and project handover.
Advanced level of understanding in routine office computer applications and EDMS.
Advanced personal computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
Strong analytical skills and able to grasp technical construction process and terminologies.
A candidate with a growth mindset, collaborative and is a self-starter is highly preferable.
Travel and Other Requirements:

This position will require extensive travel. The employee to work from remote installation sites, as needed, up to 90% of the time.  Duties may require working outdoors in extreme weather conditions, require the candidate to lift no greater than 50 lbs., endure long periods of standing or sitting, and require wearing personal protective equipment.