Quality Associate Jobs in Portland, OR (NOW HIRING)

Company Overview

Henkels & McCoy West works closely with clients from diverse markets to build enduring partnerships throughout the Western United States. Our team of seasoned professionals designs, builds, manages, and maintains critical and sustainable infrastructure for the power, oil & gas pipeline, gas distribution, and communications industries. Building on a 100-year legacy of performance and service to utility, commercial, industrial, and government clients, H&M West brings together extensive knowledge and innovation to deliver infrastructure construction solutions that meet future energy needs today. 

H&M West is a purpose-driven company. Our core values guide our strategy, performance, and culture. We believe in maintaining an environment where team members can make an impact, grow, and thrive. A place where they find meaning and purpose in doing the important work of ensuring communities have the vital energy, light, and communications to prosper. Our culture is inclusive and welcoming. Our teams are empowered with abundant training, tools, and opportunities to follow their curiosity and ambitions. Everyone has an equal chance to advance. Everyone is supported, respected, and challenged to be their best. We're always looking for talented and dedicated people to join us and love where they work. 

Henkels & McCoy West is a proud subsidiary of MasTec (NYSE: MTZ), a Fortune 500 Company ranked by Energy News-Record as one of the leading contractors in the country. H&M West is part of the MasTec Power Delivery segment. We are certified as a minority-controlled company by the National Minority Suppliers Development Council (NMSDC). Our rich diversity of people and ideas makes us a stronger, more innovative organization.

We are looking for a Quality Specialist to join our team in Vancouver, WA.

Position Summary

Henkels & McCoy is looking for a talented individual to inspect power and radio/communication construction projects, review and edit inspection checklists, instruct on adherence to customer standards and ensure customer satisfaction with H&M Quality Programs and Construction Controls.

The best fit candidate is one with a utilties (gas, transmission, substation), telecom and/or construction and QA/QC background who can inspect work performed by field crews and processes to ensure compliance with established specifications and standards.  Additionally, must be a problem solver through effective communication and explaining the benefits of "First Time Quality" along with interacting well with geographically dispersed semi-autonomous groups throughout the region.

This is a field position requiring 100% travel to sites throughout the Pacific Northwest.

• Ensure the quality of work performed on assigned projects meets the contract specifications and/or typical industry standards and ensure documentation of the quality control. 
• Understands the business, the context, and manages implications related to quality within the assigned Region or Division.
• Assists management in ensuring compliance with the Henkels & McCoy established policies and procedures.
• Track material quantities and document them accurately
• Completes, maintains and submits all required construction checklists
• Ensures that all testing required by the specification is performed
• Interacts with the Project management to ensure adequate support from the Quality department at all times
• Inform management of any work that is in noncompliance.
• Works with management to improve quality systems internally and externally 

Travel Requirement100% travel to sites throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Relevant Experience

• Minimum 1 to 4 years of experience in construction quality control, inspection, field operations, or a related role within utility, infrastructure, or heavy civil construction.

• Associates' Degree, or equivalent years of experience

• Basic to working knowledge of construction quality control practices, contract specifications, and applicable industry standards.

• Ability to verify that work performed meets project requirements and to maintain accurate, complete, and auditable quality documentation.

• General understanding of how quality systems support business operations, project performance, and risk mitigation within a regional or divisional structure.

• Experience assisting management with compliance to company policies, procedures, and established quality programs.

• Ability to track material quantities and accurately document usage in accordance with project and client requirements.

• Experience completing construction quality checklists, inspection forms, testing documentation, and related project records.

• Familiarity with required testing and inspection activities and the ability to verify that specification-mandated testing is performed and documented.

• Ability to work collaboratively with Project Management, Quality, and field personnel to ensure adequate quality support for assigned projects.

• Willingness and ability to identify, document, and report nonconforming work to management in a timely and professional manner.

• Demonstrated interest in continuous improvement and the ability to support improvements to internal and external quality systems.

• Ability and willingness to work regularly in an active construction field environment, including exposure to varying weather conditions, uneven terrain, and active equipment.

• Ability to perform site walks, inspections, and audits across multiple job sites within the assigned region.

• Willingness to travel locally and regionally as required to support project needs.

• Ability to follow all company and site-specific safety requirements, including the consistent use of required personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings or extended shifts, as dictated by project schedules.

Henkels & McCoy West, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.