
Quality Inspector II - Day Shift
- Acheson, AB
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Monitor in shop electrical operation and conduct visual inspections.
- Inspect, test all equipment manufactured at Powell facilities according to Powell Standards.
- Perform Skid Inspection for any Structural, Dimension, Visual Welding & Paint defects as per customer requirements.
- Install, program and operate electronic equipment such as relays, OBR, PLCs, HMIs etc.
- Power up all Powell Electrical Product and other buyout equipment's with safety procedures and pre-commissioning check. Such as Transformers, Service Panels, HVAC, Battery Chargers, UPS System, etc.
- Perform equipment failure investigations and root cause analysis.
- Responsible for performing all aspects of inspection activities with minimum supervision.
- Ensure that quality document latest revisions are available to and are being utilized while performing the work.
- Complete and maintain all test Quality Control documentation as required.
- Perform maintenance and calibration on test equipment as needed.
- Identifies and issue of non-conformance report to Manufacturing Manager to known standard using various measuring and testing methods and assist the appropriate functional area to find the appropriate disposition to non-conformance, ensuring that the appropriate corrective action to prevent recurrence.
- Interaction with all departments (shop, engineering, sales, shipping, fabrication, PCR, switchgear) including customers to work to resolve quality related issues.
- Interaction with all departments during production, final inspection and final release to shipping is required.
- External relationships may include regular interaction with other Powell subsidiaries and or customers.
- Coordinate with customers and QC inspectors for the resolution of shop problem as well as Factory Acceptance Test.
- Record Engineering and Shop discrepancies and shortage.
- Fully participates in continuous process improvement and cost control, following quality policies and procedure and standards to maintain with company guidelines.
- Organize and implement quality control systems and processes and provide feedback to the Manufacturing Manager.
- Promote a safety culture as well as attend all safety meetings.
- Ensure quality by following standard work instructions and identifying any potential risks to product quality.
- Ensure that work areas remain clean and well organized.
- Other duties as required
- Ability to apply industry standards as applicable to job and product.
- Actively seeks out self-development through internal or external programs that contributes to knowledge, skill and abilities.
- Demonstrates integrity and ethical decision making.
- Conscientious, thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks.
- Able to work effectively within a team and around other departments and their activities.
- Ability to learn and adhere to all manufacturing policies and practices to ensure adherence to ISO requirements.
- Must have an exceptional command of the English language, both written and verbal.
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering, BS Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (Journeyman Electrician Trade Ticket is an asset).
- Minimum 0-3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Familiar with used of test equipment such as multi meter, clamp-on-meter, voltage detector, Hi-Pot, etc.
- Basic level computer skills MS Office products.
- Intermediate experience working with industry codes and standards and able to refer to applicable codes.
- Basic Knowledge of Electrical Theory and relevant Mechanical experience.
- Ability to read prints including: specification sheets, wiring diagrams, schematics, three-line drawings, wiring lists and part drawings.
- Knowledge of policies, how to write them and how to administer them consistently.
- Safety training certificates are an asset for the position.
- Due to the safety sensitive nature of this position successful candidates will undergo pre-employment substance abuse and medical testing upon hire.
- Safety sensitive position in a temperature controlled manufacturing or industrial environment with occasional outside activities.
- Required to wear personnel protective equipment at all times (i.e., hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, safety harnesses and respirators) when required.
- Working at a desk and computer in an office environment is required.
- Must be able to work from all types of ladders (step ladders, "A" frame ladders and all size extension ladders) and scaffolding.
- Working at heights usually no higher than 30 feet in the air on or using proper lift equipment.
- Able to maintain body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs.
- Bending the body at the waist, the legs at the knees, and extending arms and hands in any direction in a repetitive manner continuously.
- Continuous standing, walking 50-300 foot distances for long periods of time with only occasional sitting.
- Must be able to climb stairs frequently throughout the shift.
- Able to frequently look over shoulders, work with both arms above shoulders and use both arms at full length frequently.
- Using upper extremities to apply or exert a force continuously up to 50lbs.
- Ability to use hand tools such as tin snips, hammer, and power tools (some vibrating), for long periods of time with frequent repetition.