Electrical Inspector

Position Overview

Based on our various projects throughout the United States, the Electrical Inspector supports the Project Quality Team with electrical inspections. The primary responsibility of the Electrical Inspector is to perform QA/QC inspections in the field to ensure end product quality meets the contract and specification requirements. The Electrical Quality Inspector will primarily have responsibility for inspections and tests pertaining to a the electrical discipline. The Electrical Quality Inspector will also perform other duties as directed by his/her supervisor to meet project quality requirements. To maximize his/her effectiveness, the Quality Inspector must develop a thorough understanding of the project scope and schedule as they relate to his/her specific assignment.

Responsibilities

Listen to and takes appropriate action on client s expressed concerns and observations.

Provide open and honest communications to client representatives regarding the quality of work.

Develop an understanding of project scope and quality requirements as they pertain to the electrical discipline.

Study and understand the Project Quality Plan and other quality documents that pertain to assigned scope of work.

Identify detailed quality requirements required by the contract specifications and applicable codes and standards.

Coordinate with operations to schedule quality inspections and tests to maintain production goals.

Perform inspections and tests for electrical at the required frequency in the assigned area.

Ensure that required inspections and tests are performed by others as required

Prepare inspection/test reports and maintain the quality files related to area of responsibility.

Verify inspection and test compliance with applicable contract documents, codes and standards.

Correctly interpret and utilize codes and industry standards to determine compliance of the work.

Maintain effective communications (both orally and written) with supervisor, coworkers and the project management team.

Communicate test results to the project team with accurate and complete documentation.

Understand electrical codes and standards as they apply to the assigned work.

Organize quality documents and store per the company and project document management procedures.

Identify and report nonconforming work in accordance with the company quality standards and the Project Quality Plan.

Verify nonconforming work is properly corrected.

Perform source and receiving inspection of permanent materials and plant equipment for project requirements as needed.

Develop strong working relationship with supervisor, coworkers and the project management team.

Be involved in and provide quality input to task planning meetings.

Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed.

Inspect subordinates work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.

Listen to other employees and supervisors suggestions, complaints, problems, safety concerns and recommendations, evaluate each and then devise and implement a plan of action based on that evaluation.

Observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation or replacement.

Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective actions to eliminate or minimize hazards.

Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices. (i.e. back-up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens)

Understand and implement lockout/tagout procedures in safe manner.

Be motivated and work productively.

Perform all other job-related duties as requested by supervisor.

Qualifications

Associates degree in engineering technology or science plus two years of experience in a related construction field (at least one of these years in a QA/QC position); or a high school graduate or equivalent (GED) plus four years of experience in a related construction field (at least two of these years in a QA/QC position).

Working knowledge of the specific trade of discipline you are assigned to with associated special processes, inspection, and testing techniques.

Working knowledge of construction industry codes relating to your area of expertise (i.e. ASSHTO, ACI, AWS, ASME, NEC, etc.)

Must be a self-starter, be organized and have good interpersonal skills.

Be detail-oriented, flexible and highly motivated, and have a strong work ethic and professional demeanor,

Effective time management and organizational skills

Ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and accurately,

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, and

Must be a team player but able to work independently, to meet intense deadlines, goals, and objectives.

MSHA Site experience preferred (but not required)

Certifications from AWS, ACI, ICBO, ASNT, NACE, API etc. may be required for certain positions.

Ability to travel and relocate as needed.