Quality Installation Specialist (Pipe Fitting)

<strong>McKenney’s has been going strong for more than seven decades. Our culture values people and ideas, and we work together to deliver the most innovative solutions to our customers. We help you grow in your career through training and support, and as an equal opportunity employer, we provide comprehensive benefits and give you a firm foundation for the future.</strong>

Charlotte, NC

McKenney's Inc.

<h4><strong>BUILDING A HIGHER STANDARD<br /></strong></h4> <p><strong><br /> Since 1948, our proven approach has ensured high-quality solutions at every stage of a building. But we know that providing the highest level of services takes the right people and a healthy environment. With this in mind, our focus is to improve the lives of our customers, employees and communities around us through all aspects of what we do.<br /> <br /> Self-performance of all trades, in-house shops and over seven decades of experience have made us the top choice in mechanical contractors, providing highly efficient mechanical systems and a full range of services that meet your unique needs.</strong></p> https://www.mckenneys.com/

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Full Time

Overview: As an Installation QAQC Specialist, you will serve as a key quality resource at the division level, supporting project managers and foremen to ensure the highest standards of installation quality. Your primary responsibilities will include acting as the division&rsquo;s quality expert, providing guidance and support to project managers and foremen, conducting regular site visits upon request to monitor and inspect ongoing installations, and performing detailed inspections of initial installations to ensure compliance with quality standards and specifications. Additionally, you will develop and foster a culture of quality within installation crews through training, mentorship, and continuous improvement initiatives. Maintaining accurate records of inspections, findings, and corrective actions, and reporting on quality metrics to senior management will also be essential aspects of your role. This position requires a keen eye for detail, strong communication skills, and a commitment to excellence in every aspect of installation quality.
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Participates in BIM coordination of mechanical systems. Provides constructability feedback, virtual QAQC, and answers related questions</li> <li>Reviews contract drawings and shop drawings with the construction foreman throughout the planning phase to ensure our plan aligns with the installation strategy.</li> <li>Ensure the installation strategy complies with project requirements.</li> <li>Create comprehensive QA plans that outline quality standards, procedures, and specifications.</li> <li>Ensure compliance with industry standards, company policies, and client requirements.</li> <li>Maintain detailed records of inspections, tests, and quality assessments using company technology solutions.</li> <li>Prepare and distribute QA/QC reports to relevant stakeholders.</li> <li>Work with project teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.</li> <li>Inspect mechanical installations to ensure adherence to design specifications and quality standards.</li> <li>Provide guidance and support to installation teams to achieve high-quality workmanship.</li> <li>Provide training sessions for project managers, foremen, and installation teams on best practices for mechanical installations.</li> <li>Offer hands-on guidance and support during the installation process.</li> <li>Develop and share Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for mechanical installations.</li> <li>Ensure all team members are familiar with and adhere to these procedures.</li> <li>Participate in project Quality Risk Assessment meetings to provide input on quality-related issues.</li> <li>Help project managers and foremen identify potential quality risks and develop mitigation strategies.</li> <li>Establish quality checkpoints at critical stages of the project to ensure compliance with quality standards.</li> <li>Conduct regular site visits to verify adherence to quality plans and standards.</li> <li>Promote a culture of continuous improvement by identifying and implementing quality enhancements.</li> <li>Support project teams in building piping testing and fill and flush plans.</li> <li>Visit ongoing projects to check the quality of installation and support the project field team to work through the means to resolve any quality issues identified.</li> <li>Work with Project Managers to align cost codes with a constructability plan</li> </ul> <br /><br />
Requirements: <ul> <li>5 years of mechanical piping experience</li> <li>At least five years in the construction industry</li> <li>Proficient with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint</li> </ul> <p><strong>PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</strong></p> <ul> <li>Familiarity with prefabrication and batching</li> </ul> <p><strong>KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABLILITIES, AND CHARACTERISTICS</strong></p> <ul> <li>Must be able to use time productively, maximize efficiency, and meet challenging work goals</li> <li>Must have the ability to work on multiple tasks at any one time while maintaining high-quality standards</li> <li>Be able to define own role, take on responsibilities, make decisions quickly, and manage priorities with minimal guidance</li> <li>Must possess and maintain an exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others.</li> <li>Ability to work well as part of a team</li> </ul> <p><strong>WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORTS</strong></p> <ul> <li>Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office environment with frequent exposure to construction work sites</li> <li>Capable of using a ladder</li> <li>Limited exposure to physical risk</li> </ul>