Field Quality Lead - Construction Services

 The Wind Field Quality Lead is responsible for overseeing and implementing quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) processes during wind farm construction and commissioning activities. This role ensures all project work complies with contractual specifications, engineering standards, regulatory requirements, and company quality expectations while promoting a strong culture of safety and continuous improvement.

The Quality Lead serves as the primary on-site quality representative, coordinating inspections, documentation, and corrective actions across multiple contractors and disciplines.. 

Quality Oversight

• Lead site quality activities for wind turbine installation, civil works, electrical systems, and commissioning. 
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, OEM requirements, and applicable industry standards. 
• Implement and maintain the project Quality Management Plan (QMP). 
• Monitor contractor quality performance and adherence to approved procedures.
   

Inspection & Verification

• Coordinate and perform inspections including: 
  • Foundations and anchor bolt installation 
  • Tower erection and torque verification 
  • Nacelle and blade installation 
  • Electrical collection system installation 
  • Substation and commissioning activities 
• Verify Inspection Test Plans (ITPs) are followed and documented.
• Witness hold points and critical construction milestones.
   

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate quality records, inspection reports, and turnover documentation. 
• Manage non-conformance reports (NCRs) and corrective action tracking. 
• Review contractor quality documentation and redlines. 
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly quality reports.
   

Issue Resolution

• Identify quality risks and deficiencies proactively. 
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions. 
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, and commissioning teams to resolve quality issues. 

Stakeholder Coordination

• Act as liaison between project management, contractors, OEMs, and client representatives. 
• Support audits, client inspections, and regulatory reviews. 
• Provide quality guidance to field teams and supervisors.
   

Continuous Improvement

• Promote best practices and lessons learned across the project. 
• Support training initiatives related to quality standards and procedures. 
• Contribute to process improvements for future projects.
   

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred (or equivalent experience). 
• 5+ years of quality or construction experience in renewable energy, heavy civil, or industrial projects. 
• Minimum 2+ years in wind energy construction or commissioning preferred. 
• Strong understanding of QA/QC processes and inspection methodologies. 
• Experience with technical drawings, specifications, and construction standards.
   

Preferred Qualifications

• ASQ Certified Quality Inspector (CQI) or equivalent 
• ISO 9001 Quality Management familiarity 
• OSHA 30 (or equivalent safety certification) 
• OEM wind turbine training (GE, Vestas, Siemens Gamesa, etc.)