Construction Inspector - Mechanical

Central-Arizona-Project; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision

Arizona State Retirement System -Pensi

401(k)

Paid training & tuition reimbursement

9 paid holidays

Job summary

Central Arizona Project (CAP) seeks a Mechanical Inspector to oversee construction contractors and CAP forces, ensuring compliance with contract specs and industry standards. The role focuses on quality control and safety during new CAP facilities or repairs within CAP rights-of-way.

Responsibilities include enforcing contract requirements, coordinating with contractors on schedules, and preparing daily inspection reports. Familiarity with mechanical systems and good driving record preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five years of crafts and trades construction inspection experience with two years in a related craft.
• Completion of a state-certified Mechanical, HVAC, or Plumbing apprenticeship program; or equivalent training/experience.
• Must be computer literate and competent in word processing.

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections and enforces contract requirements for multiple construction activities, ensuring CAP safety regulations are followed.
• Maintains daily contact with contractor representatives to review work, correct deficiencies, and discuss ongoing activities.
• Initiates and submits incident records and daily inspection reports describing construction progress.

Skills

Inspection experience

Quality control

Safety compliance

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

apprenticeship in Mechanical/HVAC or Plumbing

Tools

NFPA/ASME/ASTM familiarity

Job description

About the Pay

Note: The starting pay of $49.92 does not reflect the full range which currently goes up to $55.47 per hour. The compensation typically increases quickly within the first two years of successful performance and proven mastery of skills.

About Central Arizona Project

Central Arizona Project (CAP) is a 336-mile system that supplies Colorado River water to central and southern Arizona. More than 6 million people rely on this supply.CAP employs nearly 500 people who enjoy a team-oriented and safety-focused work culture. The close community of a small company is driven to help fulfill our extremely valuable mission.

Compensation & Benefits Package includes:

• Competitive Salaries
• Arizona State Retirement System - Pension
• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Life insurance, LTD, Short-term disability
• 4-10 (Mon-Thur) work schedule
• Paid training & tuition reimbursement
• 9 paid holidays
• Paid vacation & sick time
• Wellness programs
• No benefits waiting period
• Relocation benefits
• Significant training and development opportunities
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
• 12 weeks Parental Leave

About the Position

As a Mechanical Inspector, you would inspect and provide oversight of construction contractors, Central Arizona Project (CAP) construction forces, or suppliers, and execute quality control and quality assurance activities to ensure compliance with contract specifications or industry standards during construction of new CAP facilities, repair of existing facilities or construction of facilities by others within CAP rights-of-way.

Some of the duties include:

1. Performs inspections and enforces contract requirements for all construction activities including, but not limited to, earthwork, structures, electrical, mechanical, coating, concrete, architectural installations, deep well drilling and cathodic protection installation. Observes and enforces CAP safety regulations. This position has a background and expertise in the Mechanical discipline and also handles the construction inspection and oversight on multidiscipline construction projects.
2. Maintains daily contact with contractor’s representatives to review work schedule, work performed, correct deficiencies, review “As-Built” drawings, and discuss ongoing and future activities to alleviate potential problems.
3. Initiates and submits records of incidents and unusual conditions affecting contractor activities, and using a computer, prepares daily inspection reports describing construction progress of assigned activities
4. Accepts materials based on approved project submittals.

About the Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five (5) years of crafts and trades construction inspection experience with two (2) or more years in a related construction craft.
• Completion of a state-certified Mechanical, HVAC, or Plumbing apprenticeship program; or the equivalent combination of vocational or specialized training and additional experience.
• Must be computer literate and competent in word processing.

Required Certifications or Licenses:

• Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a good driving record.
• This is a safety-sensitive position and requires physical testing.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Utility line locator certification.
• OSHA 30 Certification
• Familiarity with NFPA, ASME and ASTM codes.
• Ability to read and understand isometric diagrams, electrical wiring one line drawings and schematic drawings.
• Specific experience with large mechanical valves, HVAC systems, and/or plumbing systems.

Please note: Physical testing, functional testing, and drug screening will apply.

See the Mechanical Inspector position description for more details about job responsibilities, preferred candidate qualifications, working conditions and physical job requirements.