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Solar QC/QA Manager

Borrego Solar Systems is one of the fastest growing solar integrators in the country with regional offices in Lowell, MA; San Diego, CA; and Berkeley, CA. We have performed over 1,000 turnkey installations throughout the country resulting in dozens of megawatts of solar capacity. In 2009, Borrego Solar secured $30million in project financing and announced the launch of its fully funded integrated PPA.

About the position:
We are currently seeking an experienced QC/QA Manager. The successful applicant will be a highly motivated, well-organized, and cooperative producer that is able to exceed their project goals with integrity. This position will report to the Director of Operations & Maintenance. Our team is comprised of a diverse, talented, and hard-working group of individuals committed to growing this industry and to making a positive impact on the environment.

Position Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
• Reduce system downtime through excellent quality control and preventive maintenance practices
• Conduct trainings on QC/QA procedures
• Perform onsite and virtual inspections of installations and service repair work
• Maintain complicated schedules, develop project timelines, and manage people and materials to complete jobs on schedule and within budget guidelines.
• Alternately work on site or in Borrego’s San Diego office
• Independently manage performance and productivity of installation and service subcontractors
• Use SalesForce to create and maintain assets and cases
• Negotiate subcontractor contracts
• Oversee the system commissioning process
• Onsite testing of existing systems
• Perform preventive maintenance or repair on existing systems
• Prepare reports on QC/QA, maintenance, and system production to help identify successes and areas where improvement is needed

Minimum Requirements

Experience and Education:
• Minimum of 2 years experience in the solar photovoltaic industry
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, quality management or other related field preferred but may consider candidates with additional experience in lieu of degree
• NABCEP Certification preferred
• Experience commissioning or servicing central inverters
• Experience making day to day decisions at construction sites
• Experience managing subcontractors
• High level of experience managing vendor and client payment terms to achieve positive cash flow
• Understanding of financial models and management of budgeting cash flow
• Advanced understanding of subcontractor hiring process with the ability to manage company protocols and ensure the only the best and most ethical subcontractors are used at all times.
• Contract negotiation / mediation

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Leadership – with the ability to organize, utilize and motivate team members quickly to respond to changes in the construction schedule
• Ability to read, understand and edit electrical and structural plans
• Problem solving and implementing site-specific design modifications
• Analytical – Must be able to analyze project scenarios and make quick intelligent decisions based on factual data.
• Strong understanding of the NEC Code and the ability to reference the code as required
• Knowledge of Universal Building Codes and building materials and techniques (i.e. lumber, roofing materials, etc.)
• Proficiency on a PC computer in MS Office (Emphasis on Excel, Outlook)
• Positive ‘can-do’ attitude
• Coordinate the service of multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work autonomously
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize to meet deadlines
• Ability to create and manage a schedule and budget to required margins
• Ability to lift and transport 50 pounds
• Ability to be on feet for 10 hour durations of work and to squat, kneel for extended durations
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
• Ability to work on roofs, single to 40 story high rise, and to climb an extension ladder over 40’ in length

Compensation
Borrego Solar offers a competitive base salary + performance based commission program. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, and dental coverage; generous paid time off policies; and matching 401(k).

Teamwork, integrity and a passion for sustainable energy and improving our world is what drives our company’s success. If you would like to work in a fast paced, high intensity environment with the ability to generate change then Borrego Solar is the right place for you.

Interested parties should submit their resume to Brendan Neagle at HRassist-Ops@borregosolar.com. Please include the job posting title in your email subject line. Thank you.