Distribution Desktop Inspector for Utility Company in California Responsibilities

OSI Engineering; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative utility company is seeking a Distribution Desktop Inspector to analyze and evaluate drone data related to overhead distribution structures. In this role, you will review drone photographs to identify non-conformities and assess safety and maintenance issues for utility poles, including wood and steel types. This position offers the flexibility of working from home while contributing to vital infrastructure projects. With a focus on quality assurance and compliance with industry standards, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the utilities sector. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Benefits

Health benefits (Medical/Vision/Dental options)

401k

PTO/Holidays

Regular and overtime pay

Qualifications

• Experience with distribution pole inspections and utility transmission projects.
• Good computer skills, especially in Excel and Office 365.

Responsibilities

• Analyze drone data and identify non-conformities in overhead distribution structures.
• Evaluate safety and maintenance issues of utility poles and structures.

Skills

Quality Electrical Worker (QEM)

Inspection of utility poles

Good computer skills

Understanding of industry standards

Tools

Excel

Office 365

Teams

Job description

Distribution Desktop Inspector for Utility Company in California

Responsibilities

You will provide analysis and evaluations of drone and helicopter data from flights above and around our electric towers, poles, and substations.

Reviewed drone photos and identified any non-conformities of overhead distribution structures: Wood poles, Tubular Steel Poles (TSPs), and Light Duty Steel Poles (LDSPs).

Review drone photograph data and complete a detailed inspection form and as required write notification. Identify safety and/or maintenance issues. Evaluate their strength, durability, and quality.

• Analysis and review of structures include:
• Reviewed drone photos and identified any non-conformities
• Insulators, conductors, hardware, accessories and associated failure modes
• Design of transmission line steel structures, components, foundations and their related failure modes
• Steel coatings, corrosion and remediation measures
• Electric transmission, breakers, switches
• Guy wire systems components and functions, foundations and hardware

Requirements:

• Industry standards relating to distribution pole inspections
• Quality Electrical Worker (QEM) - Required
• Distribution structures: wood poles, TSPs, and LDSPs.
• Utility transmission & distribution construction projects
• Inspection of utility poles for safety concerns
• Guy wire system components and functions
• Steel coatings, corrosion, and remediation measures
• Previous Inspector, Project Manager, Field Engineer, or T&D Lineman preferred.
• Good computer skills including Teams, Excel, File Management, and Office 365

Location: Work from home in the U.S.

Duration: Project duration is 12 months with possibility for an annual extension in 2025.

Compensation: Regular and overtime pay, health benefits (Medical/Vision/Dental options), 401k, and PTO/Holidays.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Distribution and Quality Assurance

Industries: Utilities