Key skills
PV testing/inspectionI-V Curve TracingNABCEP certificationMegger TestingInfrared ScanningVisual InspectionMultimeter UseRecord-keepingMicrosoft Office proficiencySafety practicesTeam coordinationcommunication skillsCCommunication
About this role
Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide, specializing in clean energy solutions. The PV Quality Control Engineer will be responsible for executing onsite solar PV projects, including testing, inspections, and troubleshooting to meet client expectations.
Responsibilities:
- Travel to client sites and perform systems audits, inspections and commissioning on solar PV systems and components
- Analyze test data and assist in report generation
- Participate in PV inspections to ensure safe and proper testing and data management
- Use and maintain test devices and tools
- Assist in coordination with client representatives and other onsite personnel
- Visit PV manufacturing facilities for quality control audits
Requirements:
- B.S. in engineering or physics (4-year engineering/science degree)
- An understanding of the components and operation of PV modules and systems
- Experience with I-V Curve Tracing, Megger Testing, Infrared Scanning, Visual Inspection, Multimeter Use and safety practices while conducting inspections and/or commissioning work
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal); diligent record-keeping; proficient Microsoft Office and computer skills
- OSHA 10/30 certification, fall protection training, and training in arc-flash, lock-out/tag-out, and other special protective equipment and procedures desirable
- Ability to work outdoors in harsh conditions including but not limited to desert areas, winter conditions, nighttime work, long hours standing, climbing stairs and ladders
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment is required (including but not limited to; steel toed shoes, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, protective jacket or apron and arm guards)
- Intertek is not able to provide visa sponsorship or work authorization support for this position. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis without current or future sponsorship
- Experience in PV testing/inspection, O&M, or electrician experience with C&I and/or utility scaled PV systems preferred
- NABCEP certification preferred
- Experience in interpreting EL images and/or I-V curve traces and/or testing PV modules and cells is a plus