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Lightsource bp Quality Control Intern in Austin, Texas
Quality Control Intern
We are Lightsource bp – and we’re on a mission to become a global leader in onshore renewables, anchored by our proven track record in solar development.
For over a decade we’ve been actively working to diversify the way our world is powered with sustainable and responsible renewable power. We work to safely deliver affordable, reliable, large-scale onshore renewable and energy storage solutions to help the world decarbonize.
Our growing business is constantly innovating and investing to help drive the energy transition. Our people and projects are focused on supporting long-term sustainable growth and energy security.
Lightsource bp was fully acquired by bp in 2024.
What you’ll do
This position will support the Quality team in the day-to-day workflows of ensuring effective quality control at our utility-scale solar plant sites as well as contributing to longer term strategic initiatives to ensure the team maintains efficient internal processes.
Duties and Responsibilities
Assist with data collection and clean-up to aid reporting on quality metrics.
Participate in conducting quality audits and inspections to identify workmanship and equipment issues.
Support the Quality team in investigating incidents to determine root causes and develop preventative controls.
Help organize and deliver Quality training sessions and workshops for employees and contractors.
Assist with the development and implementation of Quality procedures and training material under the guidance of senior Quality staff.
Engage in special projects and research under the guidance of a Quality Manager, contributing to the company’s Quality initiatives and goals.
Who we’re looking for
Knowledge
Experience collecting and organizing data
Well-versed using Excel and Word
General understanding of Statistics
Preferred experience with models for Root Cause Analysis such as 5 WHYs
Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s program in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field.
Relevant coursework or certifications in Quality principles are a plus.
Why you’ll make a great member of the team
Personal qualities
Personable
Attention to detail
Analytical Thinking
Proactive Mindset
Strong Communication Skills
Adaptability & Willingness to Learn
Problem-Solving Oriented
Integrity & Ethical Thinking
Collaborative & Team Player
Resilience and Patience
Organizational Skills
Internship Details
Pay rate: $20 per hour
Hours: 40 hours per week
Dates of internship: June 2nd through August 22nd
Location: Lighstsource bp's Denver or Austin office. This is a hybrid role and intern must be willing to work in office at least 3 days per week.
Why you’ll want to work with us
Our company is a place where you can be yourself and grow – a place where your ideas and opinions matter.
Be you: We pride ourselves on being an inclusive community, where every individual is valued and treated with respect.
Be responsible: Our culture is driven by our core values. From operating safely to ensuring our solar projects are responsible and promote biodiversity.
Be inspired: Join an agile, international team working across 15 countries to power the future and positively impact people, communities, ecosystems and biodiversity across the world.
Our core values: Lightsource bp truly cares about creating a sustainable future through safe, responsible and meaningful low-carbon energy projects. Our core values of Safety, Integrity, Respect, Sustainability and Drive are the guiding principles for everything we do.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation related to LSbp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us to request accommodations.