Lead Quality Inspector

• To train their Inspection Crew in the Final Inspection and Test of Bus duct, Low and Medium voltage Motor Control, Low and Medium voltage Switchgear and PCR.
• To train their Inspection Crew to perform these tests if necessary for Powell Customers and/or their representatives during witnessed customer inspections.
• Inspect and test all equipment manufactured at Powell facilities.
• Interface with shop, engineering, sales, customers and shipping.
• Attend department safety and training meetings.
• Attend pre-inspection meetings with sales and customers.
• Assist in scheduling Customer Inspections.
• Adhere to all company policies and safety rules.
• Record shop discrepancies and shortages.
• Record engineering discrepancies.
• Check all test/inspection documentation completed by crew.
• Check all shipping documentation completed by crew.
• Check that all maintenance on assigned test equipment has been completed.
• Review and turn in all inspection documentation.
• Supervises Inspection crew and trains all inspectors.
• Assist Inspection Supervisor in daily supervision of department.
• Act as backup Inspection Supervisor in Inspection Supervisors absence.

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in the industrial electrical field and/or associate degree in electrical technology.
• Minimum 3 years supervisory skills.
• Advanced knowledge of electrical theory.
• Proficient with the use of handheld test equipment such as multi meter, clamp-on meter, voltage detector, etc

Skills, Abilities & Other Requirements

• Ability to answer technical questions from shop, inspectors, and customers.
• Ability to interact on a regular basis with shop, inspection, engineering, sales and shipping personnel.
• Able to apply product knowledge and technical skills to aid in problem solving.
• Basic computer skills using Oracle, Word, Excel and Access.
• Knowledge of IEEE standards for Circuit Breakers, Switchgear, and Switches applicable to Powell equipment.
• Knowledge of NEMA standards applicable to Powell equipment.
• Knowledge of National Electric Code as applicable to Powell equipment.
• Able to read and interpret electrical symbols, characters, and drawings.
• Basic understanding of power system and relay applications as applied to products.
• Ability to apply industry standards as applicable to job and product.
• Innovative to improve existing products.
• Knowledge of Standard First Aid and CPR.
• Technical writing skills.
• Must be proficient in the English language, both written and verbal., * Outdoor/Indoor construction/manufacturing environment primarily temperature controlled. Exposed to electrical, noise, cut hazards etc.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) (i.e., arc flash, safety shoes, hard hats, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection) as required.
• Must be able to work on platform ladders and other elevated work surfaces at heights greater than four feet.

Physical Requirements

• Able to maintain body equilibrium and agility to prevent falling when walking, standing, crouching, ascending or descending stairs or step ladders
• Must stand and place body in delicate positions for extended periods of time.
• Required to use upper extremities frequently, work with both arms above and below shoulders and use both arms at full length frequently.
• Must be able to meet physical lifting demand up to 50lbs.