Sr. Field Construction Inspector - Transmission (Onsite)
Our client, a leading Pacific Northwest utility provider committed to public service and environmental preservation, is looking for a Sr. Field Construction Inspector - Transmission for their Vancouver, Washington location. This position is assigned to the Facilities Construction & Quality Assurance work group. Perform quality assurance inspection services on projects that vary in nature and may include high voltage transmission, substation, fiber optic, telecommunication, and non-electric facility work. Project duration may extend up to several months and may require up to 95% travel and work in distant and isolated locations throughout the service area of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, northern California and western Wyoming. Note: The Construction Inspector will observe and report conditions and performance to federal personnel but will not be responsible for accepting work. Responsibilities are limited to testing, observing, reporting and providing input and information to federal personnel.
This Onsite position is a one-year renewable contract that includes employee benefits! If this opportunity is well-aligned with your experience and goals, we would love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities for Sr. Field Construction Inspector - Transmission:
- Work interactively with other Construction Control Representatives, Construction Managers, COs, CORs, Quality Assurance Representatives (QARs), Program Managers, Project Managers, Design Engineers, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Acquisition Analysts, Environmental personnel, Regional Natural Resource Specialists, Realty Specialists, Estimators, Regional Representatives and others within and outside of client to verify that work is within scope, meets minimum requirements, and negotiated interests as detailed in applicable, associated contracts / scopes of work (SOWs).
- Perform quality assurance services designated by the Construction Manager throughout the project from beginning to end, to include observing, documenting and reporting.
- Monitor activities and the contractor’s “quality control plan” to verify it is followed.
- Conduct random audits of contractor performed factory inspection documentation.
- Review factory generated test data.
- Inspectors are authorized to halt a work activity for imminent dangers that may result in personal injury or property damage. Immediately report situation to Manager, Safety Office, and Construction Manager.
- Review job briefing notes for compliance with contract requirements; verify that the clearance holder conducts the clearance safety briefing.
Requirements/Qualifications for Sr. Field Construction Inspector - Transmission:
- U.S. Citizenship and a valid U.S. Driver’s License is required. A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture or Building Inspection technology is preferred.
- Relevant coursework such as drafting, mathematics and construction technology is highly preferred.
- 10 years of previous work-related skill, knowledge or experience in construction is required.
- Experience should be directly related to Building Construction, Building Inspection, and Site civil construction inspection.
- Typically, responsible for medium – to large-sized projects (around 20+ million and higher lifecycle cost).
- Knowledge of requirements associated with OSHA 1910.269.
- Technical experience that has provided a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional applications of engineering techniques related to the field of construction.
- Experience demonstrating a solid understanding, both theoretical and practical, of engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to different branches of engineering.
- Ability to use computer, camera, telephone, and VHF radio in the field.
- Demonstrated experience with the following:
- Safety Standards, Electrical Principles, Grounding Principles and Ground Potential Rise hazards
- Rigging, Load Securement (DOT), Erosion Sediment Control, Spill Prevention Control and Counter Measures (SPCC)
- Identifying confined space hazards, Identifying exposed live parts from other parts of electric equipment
- Identifying nominal voltage of exposed live parts, identifying minimum approach distances corresponding to the voltages
- Identifying proper use of the special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment, insulating and shielding materials, and insulated tools for working on or near exposed energized parts of electric equipment
- Reading and interpreting Contracts, Construction Drawings and Specifications.
**We are unable to accommodate corp. to corp. candidates**
About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc:
Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about who they hire.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
ED/BH 14166
Job ID: 14166
Pay: $52.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
