Utilities Quality Specialist Jobs in San Diego, CA

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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Service Inspection Technician

  • El Cajon, CA (18 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 5 hours ago
  • El Cajon, CA (18 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 5 hours ago

THE POSITION IN A NUTSHELL Sciens Building Solutions is seeking a Service Inspection Technician to provide inspection and maintenance capabilities. This position will work closely with our sales...

Northwest District - Quality Specialist - 2025

  • Poway, CA (21 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Poway, CA (21 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 10 days ago

Requisition ID: 174282 Job Level: Entry Level Home District/Group: Northwest District Department: Quality Market: Transportation Employment Type: Full Time Position Overview As a Quality...

Quality Inspector III

  • San Diego, CA
  • 17 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 17 days ago

These include products such as the design and fabrication of linear motors, superconducting and conventional rotating motors, power inverters, high-energy capacitors, radiation monitoring systems, high-voltage...

Engineering Inspector

  • Poway, CA (21 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Poway, CA (21 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 18 days ago

Reviews plans and specifications of assigned projects including street, storm drain, curb, gutter and sidewalk, street and alley pavement and grading, and water and wastewater distribution, collection...

Supervising Wastewater Pretreatment Inspector

  • San Diego, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 21 days ago

APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING RELATED RECRUITMENT(S): Hazardous Materials/Pretreatment Trainee Wastewater Pretreatment Inspector I Wastewater Pretreatment Inspector II Wastewater...

Wastewater Pretreatment Inspector III

  • San Diego, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 21 days ago

Wastewater Pretreatment Inspector Wastewater Pretreatment Inspector III positions in the Industrial Wastewater Control Program perform or assist in the inspections of the most complex facilities or...

Wastewater Pretreatment Inspector II

  • San Diego, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 21 days ago

Wastewater Pretreatment Inspector Wastewater Pretreatment Inspector II positions perform journey-level wastewater pretreatment inspection, permitting, investigation, enforcement, or other regulatory...

Wastewater Pretreatment Inspector I

  • San Diego, CA
  • 21 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 21 days ago

Wastewater Pretreatment Inspector Wastewater Pretreatment Inspector I positions under supervision and in a training capacity, perform the less complex wastewater pretreatment inspection, permitting...

Regional Quality Specialist

  • San Diego, CA
  • 23 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 23 days ago

When in the field, individuals will be expected to be capable of performing tasks similar to those of an electrician or field service technician, which will include work on residential roofs and in...

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Sr Quality Specialist - Nonconformances & CAPAs

  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Coordinates regional meetings with field service engineers and field service representatives. Interacts with regulatory and partner auditors/inspectors....

Construction Inspector

  • Santee, CA (14 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 45+ days ago
  • Santee, CA (14 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 45+ days ago

Licensing Requirements (position requirements at entry): Water Distribution Operator Grade D-3 certificate from the State of California, Dept. of Health Services within three test cycles of date of...

ICC Inspector

  • San Diego, CA
  • 60+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 60+ days ago

Overview NV5 is a provider of technology, conformity assessment, and consulting solutions for public and private sector clients supporting infrastructure, utility, and building assets and systems....

Inspector I/II

  • La Mesa, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 90+ days ago
  • La Mesa, CA (10 miles from San Diego, CA)
  • 90+ days ago

A valid State of California State Water Resources Control Board Water Distribution Operator Grade 2 Certificate (D2), or ability to obtain within two years....

Roadway Construction Inspector

  • San Diego, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 90+ days ago

Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries,...

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Salary for Utilities Quality Specialist Jobs in San Diego, CA

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Highest Education Level

Utilities Quality Specialists in San Diego, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
27.0%
High School or GED
25.1%
Vocational Degree or Certification
18.6%
Associate's Degree
15.4%
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 in San Diego, CA
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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