INVITE ONLY
Job Summary:
The primary focus of this position is to act as the utility company’s qualified company representative and oversee the safety, quality and/or operations of contractors working on utility company property.
Example of Duties:
Employees in this classification may be assigned to one or more of the following functions: Transmission & Distribution Crew Overwatch, Quality Assurance Inspection or Generator Watch.
General
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Maintains a Daily Crew Logbook in accordance with Pro Energy’s standards.
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Maintains vehicle and assigned equipment and ensures that it is in safe and functioning condition.
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Wears appropriate PPE to jobsites including FR gear, hardhat, eye protection and Hi Vis shirt/vest.
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Escalates any issues to the Inspector Lead.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Transmission & Distribution Crew Overwatch
Safety
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Acts as a safety observer, uses Stop Work Authority and Pause when unsure.
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Participates in the daily tailboard conducted by the Contractor when present at the jobsite.
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Ensures the Contractor has the proper permits, safety procedures and safety equipment necessary for safe execution of the work.
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Verifies Contractor’s compliance with job site permit requirements.
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Notifies Contractor immediately if they witness an unsafe act which could compromise the safety of the public or Contractor employees; provides guidance coaching to correct.
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Notifies the utility company’s supervisor immediately of safety incidents including but not limited to injuries, MVIs, work procedure errors, unplanned outages, property damage, and dig ins.
Quality
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Provides guidance to Contractors on the utility company’s construction standard specifications.
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Reviews completed work and work-in-progress for GO 95 and/or 128 infractions, resolving while onsite with the crew.
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Confirms correct equipment is being installed in accordance with the job design and consults with the utility company if job designs require certain red line changes.
Operations
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Participates in the job site tailboard briefing.
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Observes certain critical tasks related to clearances and switching, ensuring all equipment is in good working condition and not modified in any way.
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Acts as the liaison between the Distribution Control Center and contract crew; directs contract crew in performing simple switching operations.
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Clearance holder for all electric contractor crew clearances including EOL notifications and non-test orders.
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Updates OMT and Planned Outage Coordinator of the start and end times for customer planned outages.
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Confirms that the contractor’s time, personnel, and equipment on the job was necessary and recorded accurately, reporting any discrepancies to the utility company.
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Notifies the utility company when job start/end times are delayed and verifies approval for cancelled jobs.
Quality Assurance Inspection
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Checks for quality control through software (i-auditor) behind a third-party contractor and verifies that they are building to specifications per job scope and GEO 95 and/or 128 specifications.
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References the utility company’s CCSE form and other materials to complete audit.
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Writes up go-backs.
Generator Watch
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Provides safety watch of generator technician work at utility company sites.
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Contacts the utility company’s Grid Control Center if a generator goes down.
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Ensures safety of the site including fire watch, adherence to the emergency response plan, spill response, proper refueling procedures and the safety of contractors coming onsite.
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Notifies the Inspector Lead of any outages, scope changes or coordination changes.
Required Skills/Abilities: (top 5-10)
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Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Proficient using software applications on a computer and iPad.
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Plan, coordinate and organize work to successfully meet deadlines.
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Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
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Ability to read and interpret job designs, safety plans and permit requirements.
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Familiar with Title 8 and NECA (National Electric Contractor Association) rules and requirements.
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Familiar with Program Safety Plan or Project Specific Safety Plan.
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Familiar with CPUC General Orders 95 (OH) and/or 128 (UG).
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Knowledgeable in Utility Procedure TD-2908P-01.
Experience/Education:
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QEW Inspector & Field Inspector 1/2 (ILB): Journeyman Lineman QEW
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Transmission & Distribution Crew Overwatch and Quality Assurance Inspection assignments require at least one year of experience performing applicable inspection work on utility company’s property.
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High school diploma or equivalent.
Licenses/Certifications:
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Possession of a valid California driver's license, Class C, with the ability to maintain insurability under the company’s insurance carrier.
