QA/QC Field Inspector - Prime Controls

Introducing Prime Controls 

Established in 1991, Prime Controls is a family-owned Systems Integration and I&C Construction firm dedicated to meeting clients' industrial automation and control requirements. As a Main Automation Contractor, we offer comprehensive solutions, supported by our size, expertise, and extensive experience. With a professional team of over 850 employees, Prime Controls serves customers nationwide from our Dallas, Texas headquarters and offices throughout the South-Central United States. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality professional services while prioritizing our employees' well-being and fostering an exceptional workplace environment. 

What You Will Do 

As aQA/QC Field Inspector, you will perform Quality Control Inspections and Testing of field installed instrumentation devices, fabricated Instrument and Control Panels, by following NEC, UL 508A & 698A standards as well as site specific drawings and specifications. 

A Typical Day at Prime Controls 

• Understanding of electrical wiring, fabrication, and testing of control panels under a UL 508A & 698A panel environment. 

• Understanding of instrumentand control systems including programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and instrument loops (4-20mA). Knowledge of transmitters, flow meters, pressure probes, temperature probes, level probes, timers, and relays. 

• Understanding of PLC logic and software platforms for I/O testing such as Allen-Bradley, Modicon, Siemens, and Motorola. 

• Understanding of and writing, disciplined clear corrective actions on deficiencies and follow up on corrective actions upon as requested.  

• Understanding of Non-Conformance and corrective measures to adhere to standards. 

• Develop written reports illustrating opportunities for improvement based on factual findings. 

• Communicate to team members in a facilitative manner on how to improve performance, based on findings from quality inspections and insights.  

• Help prepare training material and provide instruction based on insights gathered from quality findings.  

• Analyze quality findings (both in-house and from 3rd parties) and provide insights into corrective measures that will minimize reoccurrence of less than expected performance. 

• Bolster good performance by providing positive feedback to team members.  

• Properly use electrical test equipment and similar tools. 

• Understanding of electrical wiring and testing of both DC and AC circuits up to 480 volts. 

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• Visually verifies the Bill of Materials for panels and instrumentation devices.  

• Visually verifies, tests electronically, and/or physically traces by hand all wire origins and designations for accuracy and correct wiring tags. 

• Ability to power up and test 120 VAC, 24VDC, and 480V voltage electrical systems (consistent with OSHA and NEC electrical safety practices). 

• Ability to trouble shoot electrical circuits. 

• Works overtime or weekends, when necessary, according to the production and site construction schedule. 

• Ability to work extended hours when required. 

• Ability and dexterity to work with conduit and fittings as well as duct covers and cabinets to manipulate wires. 

• Ability to understand and interpret Piping and Instrumention Draswings (P&IDs) and tubing drawings to ensure correct installation.  

• Ability to used customer software packages, e,gProCore, CxAlloy, BIM360 Field etc.  

• Understanding of basic email and MS Office products and various other applications. 

• Strictly adheres to all safety and environmental rules and regulations to protect employees and public safety. 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

What You Will Bring 

The Basic 

• Associate degree (AA) Electrical Technology Associate Degree (AA) 
  or equivalent from a two-year college, technical school or five years of experience in lieu of a degree 

• 2years related experience 

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills 

 
The Preferred 

• 6 years related experience 

• Military technician preferred 

What WeOffer: 

Full-time employees enjoy a great benefits package including, but not limited to: 

• Health, Dental, and Vision coverage 

• Flexible Spending Account(s) 

• Generous PTO 

• Numerous culture events 

• 401k matching and more!  

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities may be made to enable them to perform the essential functions. 

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities may be made to enable them to perform the essential functions. 

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.