Principal Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manager at Constellation Energy

COMPANY OVERVIEW

As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is a company purposely-built to meet the challenges of the climate crisis. Constellation has been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade and we are growing our company and capabilities. Now, we're accelerating, speeding our low-carbon or no-carbon power to more people in more places, day and night, providing our customers and communities with options to buy, manage and use energy as part of their decarbonization mission. The race is on to confront the climate crisis and Constellation is ready to meet the challenge. Come join us as we lead energy, together.

TOTAL REWARDS

Constellation offers a wide range of benefits and rewards, designed to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. In addition to highly competitive salaries, we offer a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including a robust wellness program paid time off for vacation, holidays and sick days and much more.

Salary range will fall in the $132,000 - 147,000 range, depending upon experience. 

The senior individual in Constellation Projects and Services responsible for the departments Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) Program.  Regular interfacing with Industry code committees related to identification and resolution of QA program issues.  Oversee inspection activities performed by supplemental Quality Verification (QV) support personnel assigned to the site for inspections involving major modifications / projects. Oversee work performed by equipment vendors. Manage day-to-day QV inspections to comply with company and code requirements and commitments. Prioritize and communicate quality and non-conformance issues to senior management, craft and their supervision to assure issue resolution. Document the results of inspection activities as required by company policies.

Primary Duties and Accountabilities

• Responsible and accountable for the governance of the QA/QC Program and communicating/identifying program or implementation weaknesses as necessary to maintain department&rsquos performance.
• Provides governance, oversight, and support in development and implementation of the Constellation Projects and Services Business Plan, Budget, Management Model and Procedures.
• Communicate and escalate significant quality issues to appropriate levels of management.
• Maintains industry knowledge of current codes and standards to effectively prepare and conduct the QA program reviews and evaluations.
• Reviews commercial contract terms as they relate to Contractor QC programs and reviews contractor and subcontractor QA programs in accordance with Constellation&rsquos QA/QC program requirements.
• Reviews commissioning and test plans in accordance with current codes and standards
• Manages QA personnel schedules and priorities, when necessary.
• Manage QV inspection activities to comply with company requirements. Document the results of inspection activities in accordance with Constellation&rsquos management model.
• Works with subject matter experts (SME&rsquos) in the development of critical QC hold points and assist scheduler/planner in integrating hold points into the project schedule.
• Managing of engineering disposition workflow as it relates to non-conformance requests and test result reviews.
• Interface with preferred vendors to coordinate procurement of contracted inspector resources.
• Provide oversight of supplemental QV inspectors in accordance with department requirements and expectations.
• Oversees and verifies accuracy of As-Build documentation submittals and coordinates review with appropriate stake holders.
• Oversee major equipment vendor production activities and document inspection results in accordance with Constellation&rsquos management model.

Minimum Qualifications

• Four-year college degree and 10+ years professional experience with exceptional performance
• Professional level power plant experience, transmission and distribution or utility substation experience
• Demonstrated ability to interface with craft and management and clearly communicate issues
• Demonstrated ability to read civil, electrical, and structural drawings 
• Excellent Computer Skills professional-level experience
• Ability to travel to project locations and equipment vendors. Minimum travel requirement is 25%

• Current or previously certified quality inspector
• Previous equipment inspection experience
• Familiarity with relay protection systems, documentation, settings, and data system monitoring architecture
• Previous supervisory experience in Operations, Maintenance / craft, Work Control, Engineering or Supply Management