Canadian Solar Inc.

Project Quality Manager

Canadian Solar Inc.

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Job Level

Mid-LevelSenior

About the role

  • Set up, implement, and update the project quality management system (PQMS) according to ISO standards to meet the evolving BESS business development and project quality
  • Cultivate, drive, and exemplify a “Safety First, Quality Must” culture that emphasizes personal responsibility, openness, continuous learning, and improvement
  • Focus on doing things safely and right the first time
  • Plan, organize, lead, and monitor all aspects of project quality assurance activities at various project phases
  • Manage supplier and contractor quality, review ITPs and NCRs, and conduct quality audits
  • Develop the Project Site-Specific Quality Plan (SSQP) and the Inspection and Test Plan (ITP) in collaboration with project team members to meet clients' contractual requirements
  • Lead and facilitate the application of lessons learned from past projects to future projects, driving continuous improvement in project quality
  • Identify, track, and document quality issues/non-compliances and communicate their resolution according to the contractual requirements and the SSQP
  • Coordinate with engineering, project execution, and O&M teams to resolve equipment issues and proactively prevent performance problems
  • Assist the commercial, procurement, and legal teams with quality-related tasks
  • Travel as needed within the US, Canada, Europe, Australia, and other locations, sometimes with short notice, including weekends or overnight stays
  • Work flexible hours (evenings, weekends) as required
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Director and management

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in quality disciplines, project management, construction management, engineering, or a related field
  • Proven track record in project quality management with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in the renewable energy industry
  • Expertise in quality planning, assurance, and control with hands-on experience using a variety of quality tools
  • Familiarity with quality management system standards and strong EHS awareness
  • Skilled at leading and adapting successful team ventures, developing employees, and managing relationships with customers, suppliers, and contractors
  • Ability to work effectively with global, cross-functional, cross-cultural teams and influence outcomes with or without authority
  • Capable of working productively in a hybrid work environment with strong focus and time management under minimal supervision
  • Positive, resilient, dedicated, flexible, dependable, and a highly motivated self-starter
  • Great communicator and resourceful team player
  • Deep drive to achieve results, complete tasks on time, and meet deliverables in a fast-paced environment
  • Able to distill and deliver clear and concise messages tailored for different audiences