Utilities Quality Specialist Jobs

A Utilities Quality Specialist works in the utilities industry to ensure the quality and compliance of the utilities' operations according to regulatory standards. Their responsibilities include developing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance protocols, carrying out audits, and identifying areas of improvement. They scrutinize procedures, systems, and specifications to identify irregularities or non-compliance and take prompt corrective actions. They also coordinate with different teams to enhance operational efficiency and utility safety. They play a crucial role in risk assessment, failure analysis reporting, and solving technical issues related to quality.

A Utilities Quality Specialist should have a good understanding of quality assurance principles, compliance regulations, and utilities industry specifics. They should possess excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Strong technical knowledge related to utility operations, proficiency in using quality management software, and attention to detail are also essential. Professional certification like Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) can be advantageous for this role. Prior roles for a person considering to become a Utilities Quality Specialist could include positions such as Quality Assurance Analyst, Quality Control Inspector, or Utilities Engineer.

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Treatment as well as Food and Beverage Wastewater Treatment....

Brown and Caldwell

Construction Inspector ( Electrical )

  • Nashville, TN
  • 9 days ago
  • Nashville, TN
  • 9 days ago

Construction background highly preferred as well as having worked in a resident/field/quality assurance oversight capacity on projects that involved water and wastewater treatment and construction....

Brown and Caldwell

Construction Engineer / Inspector

  • Sunrise, FL
  • 9 days ago
  • Sunrise, FL
  • 9 days ago

Provide construction management oversight and onsite Resident Engineering for stormwater, wastewater and infrastructure projects....

Surface Maintenance Mechanic Inspector (Title 32)

  • Fayetteville, NC
  • moments ago
  • Fayetteville, NC
  • moments ago

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC INSPECTOR (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1286000 and is...

Quality Inspector CWI, Structural and Mechanical

  • Boise, ID
  • 7 hours ago
  • Boise, ID
  • 7 hours ago

Overview The Quality Inspector will report to the site Quality Manager or Quality Field Operations Manager as applicable, and indirectly to the Sr. Manager of Quality Control, and will be...

1st Shift, Inspection Technician I_ Onsite

  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 7 hours ago
  • West Des Moines, IA
  • 7 hours ago

Date Posted: 2025-04-29 Country: United States of America Location: HIA02: Engine Comp (TFT) - WDM 4th St 811 Fourth Street, West Des Moines, IA, 50265 USA Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen,...

Inspection Technician III (Onsite)

  • Lenexa, KS
  • 7 hours ago
  • Lenexa, KS
  • 7 hours ago

Date Posted: 2025-04-15 Country: United States of America Location: HKS31: US041-Lenexa, KS 15701 W 95th Street, Lenexa, KS, 66219 USA Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or...

Building Inspector II

  • Fulshear, TX
  • 10 hours ago
  • Fulshear, TX
  • 10 hours ago

At various inspection sites, may be exposed to some unsafe structures, unsafe electrical installations, and high voltage....

2Nd Shift Qa Inspector Technician III

  • Ottumwa, IA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Ottumwa, IA
  • 10 hours ago

others High School Diploma or GED required Be able to communicate written and verbally in English Attention to detail Good math skills Ability to follow instructions Physically capable of performing line...

Civil/Geotechnical Construction Inspector

  • New York, NY
  • 15 hours ago
  • New York, NY
  • 15 hours ago

Qualifications At least 5+ years of experience in Water Supply or Wastewater Sector. Knowledge in industry Standards and Specifications for different agencies (NYCDEP, NYCDDC, NYCDOT etc)....

Distribution Inspector

  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 15 hours ago
  • Chattanooga, TN
  • 15 hours ago

Distribution Inspector E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. - 3.9 Chattanooga, TN Job Details Full-time $37.08 an hour 9 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Life...

Inspector, Quality Assurance

  • Carrollton, GA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Carrollton, GA
  • 15 hours ago

services including cable testing, rejuvenation and replacement to support our customers as a value-add partner....

Welding Inspector

  • Escondido, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Escondido, CA
  • 15 hours ago

Nikkiso Clean Energy & Industrial Gases is a leading provider of cryogenic pumps, heat exchangers, process systems, turboexpanders, services, and solutions for the liquefied natural gas (LNG),...

Nondestructive Test Inspector Leader

  • Silverdale, WA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Silverdale, WA
  • 15 hours ago

NONDESTRUCTIVE TEST INSPECTOR LEADER Department of the Navy U.S. Pacific Fleet TRIDENT REFIT FACILITY (TRF), BANGOR Summary You will serve as a NONDESTRUCTIVE TEST (NDT) INSPECTOR LEADER in the...

Solar Inspector - Power Construction

  • Lees Summit, MO
  • 16 hours ago
  • Lees Summit, MO
  • 16 hours ago

Requisition ID:** 175306 **Job Level:** Mid Level **Home District/Group:** TIC Power District **Department:** Quality **Market:** Power **Employment Type:** Full Time **District Overview** TIC...

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Highest Education Level

Utilities Quality Specialists offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
27.1%
High School or GED
25.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
18.6%
Associate's Degree
15.3%
Master's Degree
9.7%
Some College
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.7%
Some High School
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Utilities Quality Specialists
Less than 1 year
37.6%
None
33.7%
2-4 years
15.1%
1-2 years
10.2%
6-8 years
3.3%


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