Quality Assurance Specialist - Data Center Low Voltage

IES Communications • Full-time • Social Circle, Georgia, United States • $25 - $35 / hour • 1m ago

Minimum Years of Experience: 2-4 Job Description:

Job Summary:

The Quality Assurance Specialist (QAS) supports mission critical construction by developing, delivering, and maintaining trade-specific training programs focused on low‑voltage systems. This role is responsible for creating comprehensive curriculum and skills‑based learning paths for both new and existing IES team members to elevate craftsmanship, and technical proficiency. The QAS conducts field quality inspections and audits to ensure adherence to project specifications, installation standards, and customer expectations. In addition, this role provides on-site technical support to project teams, reinforces best practices, identifies process gaps, and partners with operations leadership to drive continuous improvement across all low‑voltage scopes.

General Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop, deliver, and reinforce trade‑related instruction focused on proper installation, material handling, and testing procedures through a combination of classroom training and hands‑on field coaching
Lead the development of site-specific Quality Plans and Site Startup processes tailored to the unique characteristics of each project.
Support the development of First-of-Kind (FOK) installations, execute inspections, and obtain customer approval on the final iteration
Manage the scheduling, tracking, inspection, and completion of customer and IES quality checklists, including input into the IES and customer specific platforms
Conduct, document, and report daily field walks focused on early identification of quality issues and verification of conformance with approved First-of-Kind (FOK) standards
Utilize weekly reporting to assess and communicate project health against IES and customer quality standards, escalating identified risks to operations and program leadership
Participate in or lead project walkthroughs with customers and IES leadership
Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards
Implement training processes and best practices that add value and improve business performance
Maintain personal knowledge, training and proficiency on installed products and course materials
Work with training team to design and implement new training programs and revise old programs
Ensure a safe and pleasant learning environment for staff/students
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Physical and Mental Requirements:

Operate as a team member of management
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Lead by positive example on policy, quality, safety, employee, ethical, and customer satisfaction attitude.
Must be able to work a non-standard work schedule as required to provide job, team or individual specific training.
For demonstration purposes, must be able to climb ladders, use hand and power tools, lift 50 pounds.
Must be self-motivated, positive in approach, professional and lead others to create, develop, implement and review project process improvement(s).
Must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
Must possess proven problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills and the ability to effectively read, write, and give oral presentation(s).
Must have proven high skill level interpret blueprints and other project documents, including but not limited to, specifications, reporting and quality requirements.
Must be able to travel within the branch territory and/or regional territory as needed.
Must possess the ability to learn and teach the Company and customer installation, handling and testing specifications and procedures.

Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:

Must possess a minimum of three (3) years of training experience or related role.
Prefer a minimum of five (5) years of leadership or quality experience in telecommunications, electrical or a related technical or construction field.
Prefer a BICSI certified trainer.
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project).
Must meet Company minimum driving standards.
High School diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to effectively use basic hand tools: screwdriver (regular and Phillips), torpedo level, tape measure, snips (with belt sheath), and pliers (needle nose and channel locks), crescent wrench, sewing (stitching) needle, cable sheers, flush cutting pliers, multi-meter and rubber mallet (gray).
Highly knowledgeable of materials, methods, and tools involved in the commercial construction industry.
Ability to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Possess good knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry and their application.
Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing publications.
Working knowledge of construction processes (bid process, project management, delegation, financial, etc.).

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Minimum Education: High School Overview:

IES is a national provider of industrial products and infrastructure services to a variety of end markets, including electrical, mechanical and communications contracting solutions for the commercial, industrial, residential and renewable energy markets. IES is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol IESC. As of the end of IES’s 2025 fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, IES produced over $3.3 billion in revenue and employed over 9,400 employees at over 174 domestic locations across the United States. IES is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Females, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Individuals with Disabilities, Protected Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

From office buildings to wind farms, industrial complexes to housing developments, our employees and design professionals design, build, and maintain the systems that empower lives.

Our commitment to our employees is reflected by our actions:

Safety is Priority One – and our record shows it
Competitive Pay
Company 401K plan with Employer Contribution Match
Company Paid Time Off
Company Paid Life Insurance
Choice of Medical Coverage including Prescription and Short Term Disability Plans
Choice of Dental and Vision Coverage
Optional Long-term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Legal and Pet Coverage
Auto and Home Insurance Discount Programs

License Required: No Min: USD $25.00/Hr. Max: USD $35.00/Hr. EEO Statement:

PLEASE NO AGENCY CALLS.
NOTE TO ALL AGENCIES: Any unsolicited agency resumes or agency represented candidates that are presented to any IES employee without first having a signed contract between that agency and the IES Talent Acquisition organization will become the property of IES and no fees will be paid.

EEO & Affirmative Action

The IES policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, or any other protected status or characteristic. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment, and also states that retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy will not be tolerated. IES is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. IES develops affirmative action programs to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company’s obligations as a contractor to the United States government.

View Your Equal Employment Opportunity rights under the law. "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal; Conozca sus Derechos: La Discriminación en el Lugar de Trabajo es Ilegal

Disability Accommodation

IES is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. IES provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Applicants who need accommodation in the job application process should contact the IES corporate office at (713) 860-1500 or any IES office to request assistance.

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