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Quality Inspector; BESS & Substation Construction

Job in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Listing for: Valard Construction
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-20
Job specializations:
  • Quality Assurance - QA/QC
    Quality Control - QC Analysts/Managers, Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Quality Inspector (BESS & Substation Construction)
Our Quality Team is currently looking to add a Quality Inspector  to support Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) and Substation construction projects across multiple locations in Canada.

Reporting functionally to the Quality Manager, Substations, and operationally to the assigned Project Manager, this role is responsible for managing Quality activities on Valard’s BESS and Substation construction sites. This includes inspecting electrical, civil, and structural installations; implementing Valard’s Quality Program and Quality Management System; and compiling Progressive Turnover Packages in accordance with contractual and client requirements.

Note:

This is a field-based role, with regular travel to active project sites across Canada working a 14 days on / 7 days off or 21 days on / 7 days off shift with 10 hour days. Applicants must be willing to travel extensively and hold a valid driver’s license.

Duties and Responsibilities

Execute Quality Assurance and Quality Control activities on active construction sites

Implement the Company Quality Manual, project-specific Quality Plans, and Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs)

Support project teams on Quality-related matters to ensure compliance with contractual, client, and regulatory requirements

Liaise with internal Valard stakeholders, Clients, Engineers, and subcontractor Quality representatives

Review assemblies and installations for completeness and conformance with IFC drawings and specifications

Identify, document, and track deficiencies; monitor corrective actions

Perform minor deficiency repairs where qualified and authorized

Identify and track damaged or non-conforming materials

Coordinate with Materials Management on repair or replacement of non-conforming materials

Maintain the Master Punch List

Assemble Progressive Turnover and QA/QC documentation packages

Inspection scope includes, but is not limited to:
works and site preparation;
Grounding systems;
Site drainage and underground infrastructure;
Foundations and concrete works;
Structural steel fabrication, welding, and erection;
Substation equipment installation; BESS equipment installation and integration;
Electrical cabling and wiring;
Control buildings and auxiliary systems;
Fencing and security systems;
Pre-commissioning and commissioning support.

Qualifications

Post-Secondary education in a related field

Demonstrated experience in Construction Quality Assurance / Quality Control position

We may also consider candidates with related construction experience

Proficiency in MS Office, Adobe Acrobat

Must have a valid driver’s license

Must be willing to travel to project sites across Canada

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

Power systems experience including Substations, BESS, Transmission, or Distribution

Experience with civil, structural, and electrical installations

Experience with Concrete, piling, and earthworks

Trade certification or professional designation (CET, EIT, P.Eng.)

Strong technical document interpretation skills

Experience with Bluebeam Revu or Share Point

This position offers an hourly rate of $38 - $48 , depending on experience and qualifications.

We offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards package that incorporates a complete range of employee benefits to ensure you have the tools necessary to manage, maintain, and improve your health and wellbeing.

Valard Construction is a premier utility contractor providing comprehensive EPC+ services to utilities, independent power producers, mining, oil and gas industries and rural electric associations. We have the capabilities, knowledge, and resources to take on any project, any size, any complexity, anywhere. We are also part of Quanta Services, the largest electrical power contractor in North America.

Valard Construction is an equal opportunity employer.

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

Valard Construction is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available on request during the recruitment process.

We do not use automated tools to screen applications. All hiring decisions involve human review. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

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