Electrical Quality Specialist

Responsibilities

• Interfaces with electrical suppliers manufacturers fabrication shops and subcontract partners regarding electrical quality requirements inspection criteria and compliance with project client and regulatory standards.
• Reviews interprets and consolidates clientsupplied electrical quality requirements related to materials equipment installation inspection and testing including power distribution systems cable and raceway systems grounding and bonding substations motor control centers (MCCs) switchgear variable frequency drives (VFDs) instrumentation and control systems.
• Evaluates RFQs and RFPs for electrical quality management inspection testing documentation and regulatory compliance requirements in accordance with applicable codes and owner specifications.
• Supports preparation for and participation in thirdparty and regulatory audit reviews and inspections including Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) inspections OSHA electrical compliance reviews ESA TSASK or applicable provincial authority reviews UL/ETL/CSA listed equipment verification and clientdriven quality audits.
• Performs electrical quality surveillance inspections and field verification activities on selfperform work including documentation of findings nonconformance reporting (NCRs) corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) and quality closeout.
• Reviews and verifies electrical installation and testing documentation including inspection and test plans (ITPs) factory acceptance test (FAT) records cable insulation resistance (Megger) test records hipot test results grounding resistance test results loop checks pointtopoint verification and energization / commissioning readiness packages.
• Understands project cost impacts associated with electrical quality issues deficiencies rework and schedule disruption; collaborates with operations and project teams to identify practical costeffective risk mitigation strategies.
• Maintains current knowledge of electrical industry standards codes inspection practices and emerging technologies; promotes consistent implementation across selfperform operations and with external partners.
• Supports continuous improvement of electrical quality management processes field execution practices and supplier performance across PCL Industrial projects.
• Collaborates closely with construction engineering procurement commissioning and safety teams to ensure all electrical scope is installed tested and documented in full compliance with contract regulatory and jurisdictional requirements.

Qualifications

• Trade / Education:Journeyperson Electrician certification stateissued license or Interprovincial Red Seal with relevant industrial construction experienceorbachelors degree in electrical engineering construction management or related technical discipline. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Regulatory & Compliance Certifications(required based on project scope and jurisdiction): NICET Electrical Power Testing certification ICC Electrical Inspector certification NETA Electrical Testing Technician certification CSArecognized Electrical Safety Officer provincial Electrical Inspector certification or equivalent state or provinciallyrecognized electrical inspector / examiner credentials.
• Codes & Standards Knowledge:
  • National Electrical Code (NEC / NFPA 70) and Canadian Electrical Code (CEC / CSA C22.1)
  • NFPA 70E and CSA Z462 Workplace Electrical Safety
  • NFPA 79 Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery
  • IEEE standards (e.g. IEEE 80 grounding IEEE 141 power distribution IEEE 519 harmonics)
  • ANSI / NEMA standards for electrical equipment and enclosures
  • UL ETL and CSA listing labeling and equipment certification requirements
  • OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart K (Electrical Construction) Subpart V (Power Transmission & Distribution) and applicable provincial occupational health and safety electrical regulations
• Demonstrated knowledge of industrial electrical construction practices including procurement installation inspection and testing of power distribution instrumentation controls grounding / bonding lightning protection heat tracing and electrical equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings singleline diagrams threeline diagrams schematics panel schedules cable schedules specifications datasheets and vendor submittals.
• Familiarity with electrical inspection and test plans (ITPs) commissioning and energization protocols lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures arc flash analysis documentation and turnover / closeout documentation requirements.
• Experience working within formal quality management systems (e.g. ISO 9001 framework) and applying QA/QC principles to electrical construction scope including document control traceability and audit readiness.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interaction with internal teams suppliers testing agencies inspectors AHJs and clients.
• Ability and willingness to learn and remain current with evolving electrical codes standards and technologies across applicable U.S. and Canadian jurisdictions.
• Proven ability to identify electrical quality risks within project scopes including material nonconformances code compliance gaps testing deficiencies and supplier performance issues and propose practical mitigation strategies aligned with construction execution and commercial objectives.
• Solid understanding of electrical supply chain manufacturing processes material traceability and equipment certification requirements (UL ETL CSA CE) typical of large industrial projects.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite for quality reporting documentation and coordination.