Substation Quality Manager

About Lightsource bp Lightsource bp specializes in the financing, development, and management of solar energy projects. Our team comprises of 700 industry specialists, across 17 countries working towards our ambition to delivery 25GW of solar capacity by 2025.

With solar set to increase tenfold in the next 20 years, we are well-positioned to capitalize on this growth. By being part of the Lightsource bp team, you will be the change’ on the world’s transition to a more sustainable future.

Whilst we have been established for 10 years, we pride ourselves of our entrepreneurial spirit as we continue to push the boundaries of an ever-changing energy landscape.

By joining our team, you can expect a challenging and fulfilling role surrounded by people who are passionate and have brilliant ideas about sustainable technology, innovation and making the world a better place.

What You’ll do

Lightsource bp is currently seeking a HV Construction Quality Manager / Technical Quality Manager specializing in High / Medium Voltage equipment and Substation to support Solar Projects in the USA.

This person will have the ability to interact with staff and contractors at all levels while taking a proactive approach to quality, safety, and compliance.

The Technical Quality Manager must drive the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) and enhance the culture of Quality within Lightsource bp.

Additionally, the position will assist key stakeholders to ensure the successful integration of quality practices and metrics into the business, including at project level, to ensure alignment with long-term corporate strategic plan and drive business unit improvement.

The role requires supervision of High / Medium Voltage Equipment inspection activities, monitoring and reporting of field installations and the ability to resolve quality concerns with internal stakeholders, contractors, auditors, and independent inspectors.

Additionally, you will be directly managing Contractors that oversee quality as Owner’s representatives in our Construction projects.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

• Lead site quality managers to effectively monitor project quality.
• Support the Quality function across all project activities in the US.
• Monitors project Quality Plans and Inspection & Test Plans.
• Manage supplier and contractor quality on projects.
• Reporting impactful quality metrics on the operational performance across the portfolio of projects.
• Provide oversight of field inspection activity, monitoring and reporting of field installations and the ability to resolve quality concerns with internal stakeholders, contractors, auditors, and independent inspectors.
• Assist in the proper review of quality contract requirements for tier-one contractors, drive standardization of the requirements and consistent inclusion in contracts.
• Be a strong advocate for team ethos between the EPC management team, site Quality representatives, and project stakeholders.
• Interface with other departments and supplier / contractor representatives and distribute relevant documentation.
• Develop reports (including key metrics), business documents, procedures, and manuals to support a standardized way of working.
• Report on emerging warranty and reliability issues and lead cross functional teams to review potential quality or warranty risks.
• Drive quality initiatives to drive cost down and improve project budgets.
• Promote the use of the Global QMS to create a culture of right first time.
• Participate in new product introductions and ensure quality requirements are addressed and suitable.
• Assist with resolution of Quality concerns (e.g., NCRs) as well as supporting investigations, incidents, and Lessons Learned where required.
• Ability to influence and network with other renewable energy developers, product suppliers, and contractors.

Who we’re looking for

KNOWLEDGE

• In-depth working knowledge of High / Medium Voltage equipment and Substations.
• In-depth understanding of the means and methods used for Substation Construction and Commissioning.
• Working knowledge of Substation Protective Relaying and SCADA Systems.
• Ability to review Substation Equipment test results to ensure they meet NETA requirements.
• Ability to review Contractor’s test plans against Manufacturers’ requirements to ensure warranty standards are met.
• In-depth knowledge in the implementation and monitoring of Quality Management Systems, Quality Plans, Inspection and Test Plans, Control Plans, Inspection Checklists and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• In-depth knowledge of project Quality requirements with the ability to predict likely modes of failure and identify predictors of nonconformance.
• Working knowledge of civil, mechanical, and electrical construction trade programs such as Procore.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and other quality standard and regulatory requirements.
• Strong computer literacy and understanding on document control.
• Working knowledge of the MS Office Suite line of software tools.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree with at least 5 years Electrical experience or has an equivalent combination of education and / or experience working with Substations.
• Must have the ability to travel 40% of the time to construction sites and operating solar plants as well as the Lightsource bp Americas offices.

EXPERIENCE

More than 5 years’ experience as a dedicated HV (Substation) and / or Quality professional. Can demonstrate competence in collaborating with teams, strategic planning, management systems, as well as delivering value-add metrics, driving improvement programs, and providing training preferably within a utilities grade and renewable energy company.

Auditing experience preferred.

Why you’ll make a great member of the team PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Strong leader with an effective coaching attitude.
• Presents self- in a professional manner appropriate to the role.
• Interpersonal and influencing skills are a must.
• Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking.
• Articulate, clear, and professional communicator to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills to allow effective prioritization and management of multiple activities.
• Business discernment.
• Strong time management with attention to detail.
• Team player and highly motivated.

We Offer

• Health, dental and vision care for US team members starts on your first day of employment.
• Annual and retention bonuses
• 11 paid holidays
• Four weeks of vacation and three weeks of sick leave annually.
• 401(k) plan, with a 3% nonelective employer contribution.
• Hybrid work environment.
• Monthly personal phone bill reimbursement of up to $100 and a monthly commuter benefit of up to $150.

Why you’ll want to work with us

Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow a place where your ideas and opinions matter.

Be you : We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.

Be responsible : Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity.

Be recognized : Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a variety of benefits including annual bonus, retention bank, health insurance, pension, and other local benefits.

Be inspired : Join an agile, international team working across 15 countries to power the future and positively impact people, communities, ecosystems and biodiversity across the world.

Our core values : Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low-carbon energy projects.

Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity / neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status.

Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.

If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations.