Quality Inspector Level I

Quality Inspector Level I

Position Type: Full-time, Non-exempt, Hourly

Reports to: Quality Manager

Location: Jacksonville, FL

Company Summary

Stellar Energy is a trusted provider of turnkey liquid-to-chip cooling solutions for the world's leading data center and industrial manufacturing customers. As computing demand and industrial processes continue to grow, modern facilities require cooling infrastructure that can scale quickly, efficiently, and reliably.

Our modular approach enables high-volume production while maintaining the flexibility to customize each solution. From Central Utility Plants to Coolant Distribution Units, Stellar Energy delivers scalable cooling infrastructure designed to support the rapid expansion of data centers and mission-critical industrial operations.

Backed by deep engineering expertise and large-scale manufacturing capability, Stellar Energy helps customers deploy critical infrastructure faster and with confidence.

Summary Objective

The Quality Inspector Level I is responsible for supporting production in design, construction, fabrication, assembly and servicing a range of energy systems including, but not limited to, turbine inlet air chilling, central utility plants, district cooling and combined heat and power solutions. Ensuring that Company activities comply with the Quality Manual, the ISO 9001:2015 standard, the specific requirements of our clients and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

• Visually inspects all welds to applicable code standards.
• Administers welding qualification tests for new hire and production.
• Reviews Weld Inspection Log, if errors are noticed, shop supervision will be notified for correction.
• Monitors and ensures WQR and WPS are utilized by Stellar Energy and qualified in accordance with the requirements of ASME Section IX or AWS D1.1
• VT verify correct weld procedure performed when receiving pipe and fittings and structural components.
• QA/QC Skid Foreman to confirm cross hatch pattern tightening with multiple pass technique for uniform torquing. Verify use of Loctite on all bolts and mark (with a paint marker) upon completion of each connection.
• Performs receiving inspections, inspections/tests required by Quality Procedures, Project Execution Plans, Working Instructions, and inspections/tests outlined by the Quality Plan. Results will be documented on the proper forms and their current revisions, then filed in accordance with Stellar Energy's documentation and record storage procedures. Inspection records maintained shall as a minimum include the following:
• Product Identification
• Inspection Date
• Inspector Identification
• Procedure and revision
• Type of observation (inspection)
• Results or acceptability
• Measuring and test equipment identification
• Approval, including signature/initials and date, of personal, and reference to nonconformance actions taken, if applicable
• Verify documents such as drawings, test reports, check lists.
• Ensures/verifies qualified personnel are using measuring and testing equipment with current calibration tags in accordance with company procedure.
• Witnesses the procedures and documents all results, then is to issue reports detailing the identification, quantities, results, or nonconformance:
• VFD Installation Check List
• Receiving Inspections
• Heat Exchanger Installation
• Chiller Installation/Pump Installation
• Torque Inspection
• Hydro Testing
• P&ID Inspections
• Progress Inspections
• Coating Atmospheric Conditions and Inspections
• Filler Metal Issuance Identification Tags
• SWAW Low Hydrogen Oven Inspections
• Welder Continuity Compliance
• Preservation Procedure Checklist
• Quality Release for Shipment
• The QC inspector shall ensure all nonconforming material is quarantined or segregated and either reworked, repaired "as is", or scrapped based on Nonconformance Report dispositions.
• Comply with SEA traceability procedure, this could include serial numbers, or identification of POs for critical materials and components used, inspection and testing results.
• Quality is responsible for checking the final product to ensure all dimensions are within tolerances specified and document results for record. Tolerances will be verified by the Fabrication Manager and Quality during the fabrication process.
• Responsible for ensuring all identified Nonconformance material is staged in the QC quarantine or properly segregates or otherwise identified.
• Initiates nonconformance reports.
• Interfaces with other departments to communicate quality issues and recommend corrections.
• Assists the management team and provides quality support as necessary.
• Responsibilities may require sedentary work, including but not limited to computer operation, video review, classroom or online training, job observations/inspections, and peer work review.
• Prepares for ISO 9001 and other audits.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies

• Organizational Skills.
• Teamwork Orientation.
• Problem Solving/Analysis.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Basic computer skills (i.e., email, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook).

Supervisory Responsibility This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Work Location

This position will work out of our facilities in Jacksonville, FL. This position is not approved for telecommuting or working remotely.

Work Environment This position operates out of a fabrication facility. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is sometimes exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must frequently lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for 1st shift, Monday through Thursday, 2:30 PM to 1:00 AM for 2nd Shift. This position may require occasional weekend work.

Travel No travel expected for this role.

Required Education and Experience.

• Visual Testing (VT) Level II or willing to obtain Certification within 6 months of hire.
• Experience in industrial production manufacturing.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Certified NACE (coatings) inspector.
• Fabrication / construction experience with general mechanical equipment including pumps, chillers, heat exchangers, etc.
• Associate degree or higher.

Work Authorization Must be authorized to work in the USA.

Benefits Summary We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plan options; preventive care covered at 100% in-network)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with company contributions
• 401(k) with company match (100% match up to 3% + 50% match up to 6%)
• Company-paid life insurance and AD&D coverage
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage options
• Supplemental benefits including accident, critical illness, and hospital coverage
• Wellness programs, including incentives up to $300 annually and a no-cost weight management program
• Virtual healthcare options, including $0 virtual visits in many cases
• Additional voluntary benefits including legal services and pet insurance
• Competitive PTO plan for exempt and non-exempt employees

Stellar Energy Americas Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants