Job Title: Quality Control Lead – BESS

Location: San Antonio, TX

Employment Type: Direct Hire (Full-Time)

Start: ASAP

Position Overview

We are supporting a leading renewable energy developer on a utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in San Antonio, TX. They are seeking a Quality Control Lead to oversee on-site quality activities throughout construction and commissioning.

This role is responsible for ensuring all installation and commissioning work meets project specifications, industry standards, and company quality expectations. The QC Lead will play a key role in driving quality processes, coordinating with field teams, and supporting successful project delivery through system turnover and energization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead field quality inspections and audits for BESS installation and commissioning activities
• Ensure compliance with project specifications, IFC drawings, manufacturer guidelines, and applicable codes/standards
• Implement and maintain the project Quality Plan and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs)
• Identify, document, and track NCRs, punch list items, and corrective actions through resolution
• Review RFIs, submittals, commissioning plans, and work packages from a quality perspective
• Maintain detailed quality documentation including inspection reports, test records, and turnover packages
• Coordinate with construction teams, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure quality requirements are met
• Support commissioning readiness by verifying inspections, testing, and documentation are complete prior to energization
• Participate in daily field walks, coordination meetings, and safety discussions
• Promote a strong culture of quality and continuous improvement across the project site

Qualifications

• 3+ years of QA/QC experience within BESS, renewable energy, power generation, or industrial construction projects
• Direct experience supporting battery storage installations or similar electrical/mechanical systems preferred
• Strong understanding of quality management systems, inspection processes, and NCR tracking
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and electrical schematics
• Working knowledge of NEC, NFPA, OSHA, and relevant industry standards
• Strong communication and coordination skills across field and project teams
• Ability to work on-site in an active construction environment