Quality Assurance/Quality Control Assistant (Internship)

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Quality Assurance/Quality Control Assistant (Internship)

Overview
This position offers a unique opportunity to work alongside Field Engineers during the construction or maintenance of wind farms, solar farms, and other renewable energy projects. As a Quality Assurance/Quality Control Assistant, you will operate under close supervision, focusing on ensuring conformance of materials, installation, and equipment to The Company or Client specifications.

Key responsibilities include:
• Performing detailed inspections.
• Generating reports of conditions found during inspection activities.
• Proactively notifying supervisors of any identified problems.

Please note: Relocation for this position will be required to our Dallas, TX office, as this is an in-office role.

Company Overview
Join MasTec Renewables, a powerhouse formed by the combination of Wanzek Construction, IEA Constructors, and White Construction, boasting over 20 years of experience in renewable energy construction. Depending on your specific role and project, you may work for one or more of these esteemed companies during your career with us. MasTec is one of the largest construction firms in the country, recognized by Engineering News-Record (ENR) as:
• #1 in Power
• #17 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors
• #20 Transportation Contractor

We are committed to building a multidimensional workforce that embraces diverse perspectives, work ethics, and approaches. Our culture fosters innovation and encourages all employees, from interns to executives, to share their ideas and make a significant impact. We strive to create a respectful work environment where everyone feels valued, included, and empowered.

The MasTec Renewables market sector is an integral part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment, which generates over $4 billion in annual revenue. This segment provides comprehensive construction services across industrial, renewables (solar, wind, and battery storage), and infrastructure sectors. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence every aspect of our operations.

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has been a leader in the construction industry for over 90 years. With more than 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we offer unparalleled flexibility and career growth opportunities in dynamic work environments.

Responsibilities
As a Quality Assurance/Quality Control Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety on our projects:

• Promote and comply with all Company safety policies and procedures diligently.
• Assist with the inspection quality of work performed during daily construction activities on wind and solar projects.
• Demonstrate strong organizational, planning, and time management skills to effectively manage tasks.
• Plan and conduct daily activities in a highly organized manner to ensure all QC and QA data are properly and accurately recorded.
• Help detect and address deficiencies in a timely and effective manner.
• Work closely with the field engineering staff, acting as their field representative to ensure construction complies with all QA/QC requirements.
• Interface with field foremen to maintain open lines of communication and monitor job progress effectively.
• Help compile all necessary information to create a comprehensive operations and maintenance manual/file, including subcontractor lists with contacts and phone numbers, and operation instructions for all components.
• Help maintain complete and accurate records during inspections, ensuring they can be transferred to permanent hard copy and/or electronic files.
• Inspect the work and assist in establishing punch lists.
• Assist in determining the calibration status of measuring and test equipment.
• Interact cross-functionally with Field Engineers and other team members.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Science degree program studying Business Management, Project Management, Data Science/Analytics, or a related field.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
• Take reasonable care of your own and others’ health and safety, and of those who may be affected by the day-to-day delivery of this role, by taking personal responsibility for working toward The Company’s Zero Injury principles.
• Working knowledge of Word and Excel.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret blueprints and technical procedures.
• Ability to write daily reports and document project activities.
• Proficiency in calculating figures and amounts such as area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve problems individually and in a team setting.
• Requires the ability to communicate clearly and interface effectively with a diverse group of field-level employees.

What’s in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing
• Compensation: $18/hour.
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).

Additional Information
This position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include a background check and drug testing.

Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, please contact ceicareers@mastec.com. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec’s policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.

Disclaimer: MasTec and our Subsidiaries will never ask prospective employees for any form of payment or money transfer as part of job application or onboarding. We do not ask prospective employees for information about credit cards or personal passwords, and it does not require applicants to purchase equipment or software. Ensure that all recruiter email addresses end in @mastec.com or @talent.icims.com. If you suspect you are the target of a scam, we advise you to contact your local law enforcement agency and report fraud at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/.