Utilities Quality Specialist Jobs in Chesapeake, VA

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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Inspection Technician

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 1 day ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 1 day ago

Job Details Job Location : VA Warehouse - NEW - Chesapeake, VA Position Type : Full Time Salary Range : $16.00 - $19.00 Hourly Job Shift : Day Job Category : Installation - Maint - Repair...

Precast Concrete Inspector

  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 9 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 9 days ago

Learn to design and prepare construction drawings for civil, transportation, mechanical, water/wastewater, and utility projects....

Segment Inspector

  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 10 days ago

Learn to design and prepare construction drawings for civil, transportation, mechanical, water/wastewater, and utility projects....

Utilities Inspector (Full-Time)

  • Suffolk, VA (21 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 14 days ago
  • Suffolk, VA (21 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 14 days ago

Overview EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION: Minimum four years of construction work experience and basic understanding of construction means and methods for water and sewer projects. Experience may be in...

Electrical Inspector

  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 15 days ago

Currently we have an opportunity for an Electrical Field Services Inspector to join our team....

Facility Construction Inspector

  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 15 days ago

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture,...

Inspector, Construction - I, II or III

  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 15 days ago

The Construction Inspector position for Virginia Natural Gas is instrumental to ensuring our pipeline assets are constructed in a safe, quality, compliant, and efficient manner. The pipeline...

Construction Inspector I

  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 16 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 16 days ago

The City of Virginia Beach is recruiting three Construction Code Inspectors to join the Permits & Inspections division of the Planning & Community Development Department. This posting may be...

Coatings Inspector II

  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 18 days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 18 days ago

JMT's Construction Management Team is seeking a Coatings Inspector for water/wastewater, Department of Transportation, and municipal projects....

City Inspector

  • Hampton, VA (22 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 23 days ago
  • Hampton, VA (22 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 23 days ago

Position Overview: The role involves overseeing various aspects of public infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with standards, and maintaining effective relationships with contractors and...

Transportation Construction Inspector (Full-Time)

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 30+ days ago

Overview EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION: Construction work experience and basic understanding of construction means and methods for transportation projects with a focus on VDOT or other DOT experience....

Construction Inspection Technician 1

  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

GAI Consultants is seeking a Construction Technician 1 to perform construction inspection on a variety of Power Generation projects near Virginia Beach, VA. The candidate will be responsible for...

Assistant Construction Inspection Technician 2

  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Norfolk, VA (7 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 30+ days ago

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Construction Technician to work from our Warrenton or Richmond, VA office. This position involves construction field inspection and testing of...

NDT Level II Inspector (UT Shear Wave)

  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • 30+ days ago

Company Profile Oceaneering Marine Services Division (MSD) has over 30 years of experience providing full-service submarine and surface ship repairs supporting maintenance and alterations aboard...

Senior Construction Inspector

  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Virginia Beach, VA (13 miles from Chesapeake, VA)
  • 30+ 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 Chesapeake, VA

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Highest Education Level

Utilities Quality Specialists in Chesapeake, VA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
26.9%
High School or GED
25.2%
Vocational Degree or Certification
18.7%
Associate's Degree
15.4%
Master's Degree
9.6%
Some College
1.8%
Doctorate Degree
1.8%
Some High School
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Utilities Quality Specialists in Chesapeake, VA
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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