Quality Assurance Cell Site Inspector

Are you ready to join an inclusive work environment, contribute to our dynamic teams and “Seek and Achieve Excellence” in all you do? We are SBA Communications, (SBA) a leading independent owner and operator of wireless communications infrastructure across North, Central and South America. Our mission is to be our customers’ first-choice provider of wireless infrastructure solutions.As a member of our team, you will be inspired by our Guiding Principles; Integrity, Work Ethic, Ownership Mindset, Quality, Customer Service, Innovation and Collegiality. If you are challenged by the opportunity to stretch and grow yourself and your career, then SBA Communications can help you “Reach New Heights”.Join our Commitment to “Building Better Wireless” and apply or text keyword Corpsba to 313131 

Summary:

The Quality auditor is responsible for providing ongoing quality support to Construction and Installation activities for SBA in all regions. The Quality auditor’s responsibility includes auditing, (ISO and Field Quality) reporting, handling non-conformances, root cause analysis, problem solving etc. The QE through random audits will verify / validate the Installation crew follows the recommended quality guidelines and other Customer specific installation standards / procedures to achieve the desired quality targets as well as ‘First Pass’ Customer Acceptance. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Interpret and communicate requirements of QS-9000 designation.
• Prepare related documentation.
• Develop and implement required training programs.
• Conduct internal ground/tower top quality audits and data analyses required for compliance with defined standards.
• Review procedures and quality instructions developed by others to validate content and to ensure compliance and requirements.
• Write and revise operating procedures and quality instructions to suit defined requirements and ensure that documentation on file is current and accurately reflects actual operating procedures.
• Advise management of ISO status, requirements and issues via written and verbal communication.
• Coordinate third party audits of plant operations and standards to determine compliance with QS-9000 requirements.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

 Supervisory Responsibilities:  Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience:

• BA/BS in Engineering required or equivalent expertise.
• 5+ years’ experience in the Telecommunication industry experience required.
• 2+ years’ experience as a Field Installer (Switching & BTS) preferred.
• 2+ years of Field Quality Auditing experience.
• Climbing Certification is preferred.
• Working knowledge of wireless technologies (CDMA, TDMA, GSM, etc.) and /or Tower construction.
• Certification in any industry standards desirable (ex. Telcordia).
• Must demonstrate intermediate knowledge and ability to work with MS Word, Excel, Internet navigation and e-mail.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. 

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Reasoning Ability:

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

• Valid driver’s license.

 Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to hear, understand and respond appropriately to verbal requests made in person and over the telephone.
• Visual ability correctable to 20/20.
• Sitting 50% of the day.        
• Ability to respond verbally in an understandable, professional manner in person and over the telephone.
• Manual dexterity to input data into the computer.
• Ability to stoop and bend.
• Ability to climb towers.
• Ability to travel 60% of the time.

Work Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Moderate noise level.