Sarah Salinas
Quality Manager @Signal Energy
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WORK HISTORY
Quality Manager @Signal Energy
Recruited to recover a failing utility-scale solar project and reestablish quality control and execution discipline. Led the development and rollout of SWI and QA/QC programs to stabilize field performance, improve first-pass yield, and eliminate rework on large-scale installations. Built the first full-time QA presence in the field, creating sustainable quality systems that improved owner acceptance and accelerated project turnover.SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS:Implemented an SWI (Standard Work Instruction) tracker on a failing project, increasing first-pass yield by 30% by stabilizing field execution, enforcing early verification, and standardizing installation practices across all scopes.Developed and deployed a comprehensive SWI program on a 300MW project, achieving 100% first-pass acceptance during owner walkdowns for all mechanical and electrical installations—including racking systems and SunGrow inverter installations—eliminating rework and accelerating turnover.Established the first full-time QA presence on projects by implementing a complete QA/QC program and integrating Quality Associates (QAs) into field execution, significantly improving inspection coverage, accountability, and early defect detection.
EDUCATION
Edinburg North High school
High School Diploma
NCCER
CSSS
NCCER
CSST
Ashworth College
Electrician Training Diploma, Electrician
360training
OSHA30 Construction
ABOUT SARAH SALINAS
Sarah Salinas is a Senior Quality Manager with 12+ years of experience delivering utility-scale renewable energy projects across solar, wind, and battery energy storage systems (BESS). She is known for building quality systems that prevent rework, protect margins, and accelerate schedules—often stepping in when projects are underperforming or at risk.Sarah has a proven track record of bridging preconstruction planning and field execution. Her expertise spans quality-driven preplanning, cost validation, SWI development, QA/QC program implementation, and commissioning readiness. She has led efforts that recovered failing projects, achieved 100% first-pass owner walkdowns on large-scale installations, and prevented multimillion-dollar cost overruns before construction even began.What differentiates Sarah is her foundation in hands-on field execution combined with senior-level quality and project management leadership. She brings a practical, solutions-oriented approach to quality—focused not just on inspection, but on prevention, standardization, and continuous improvement. Sarah thrives in complex environments where collaboration between engineering, procurement, construction, and owners is critical to success.
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