Electric Powerline Inspector

Rennick Barrett Recruiting, Inc.; El Centro (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rennick Barrett Recruiting, Inc. is sourcing an Electric Powerline Inspector for a twelve-month contract in California.

The role focuses on validating data and performance for pole replacement, reinforcement, and pole attachment projects, with GIS data review and field installation oversight. Responsibilities include inspecting distribution systems for defects, maintaining field records, and coordinating repairs and equipment needs.

Qualifications

• Four years of electrical, power line construction, line equipment operations or field electrical engineering experience and qualified Lineman Journeyman.
• Or: 48 months of validated line construction work experience and a minimum score of 80% on the District Lineman Journeyman test.
• Or: Eight years' experience with electric line construction including operating electric line trucks, buckets trucks and auxiliary equipment.
• Must be able to perform duties of Electric Powerline Inspector as described in duties.

Responsibilities

• Validate current data and performance of Construction Inspection of the Pole Replacement Program.
• Review Pole Reinforcement and Pole Attachment Projects in the District.
• Validate GIS data for Transmission Lines and oversee field installations.
• Inspect underground and overhead distribution systems for defects and hazards.
• Maintain records, write reports, and coordinate with supervisor on field issues.
• Prepare work service notes for repairs or replacement and notify dispatcher for major repairs.
• May open and close switches as directed; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Lineman Journeyman

Electrical knowledge

Field inspection

GIS data review

Education

High school equivalency with electricity and mathematics

Lineman Journeyman credential

48 months line construction experience (education context)

Tools

GIS

Lineman trucks

Bucket trucks

Field inspection equipment

Job description

This is a twelve (12) month contract assignment

OVERVIEW:

Experience required:

• Four years of electrical, power line construction, line equipment operations or field electrical engineering experience and qualified Lineman Journeyman


• OR: 48 months of validated line construction work experience and a minimum score of 80% on the District Lineman Journeyman test.


• OR: Eight years' experience with electric line construction experience including operating electric line trucks, buckets trucks and auxiliary equipment.

DUTIES:

• Electric Powerline Inspector will validate the current data and performance and efficacy of Construction Inspection of the Pole Replacement Program, Pole Reinforcement Program and Pole Attachment Projects of the District.


• Validate the GIS data for Transmission Lines (Installation date, manufacturing date, etc.) review and approval Pole Replacement Installation on the field, Review, equipment specification, transmission construction guidelines.


• Patrols and inspects underground and overhead distribution system for physical defects, irregularities and hazardous conditions; opens vaults, switches, padmount transformers and other facilities to identify electrical lines and location as directed.


• Inspects the need for tree trimming for electric transmission system; maintains related records.


• Maintains records and logs of activities in the field and meets with supervisor to discuss field related matters; writes periodic reports of observations; prepares notations and rough sketches of infractions, defects and changes; and requests a maintenance crew as needed.


• Prepares work service on repairs or replacement of equipment regarding transmission or distribution system; notifies power dispatcher on major repairs.

MARGINAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• May open and close switches as directed by supervisory personnel.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

• High school equivalency with supplemental college courses in principles of electricity and mathematics.


• Four years of electrical, power line construction, line equipment operations or field electrical engineering experience and qualified Lineman Journeyman or 48 months of validated line construction work experience and a minimum score of 80% on the District Lineman Journeyman test.


• OR Eight years' of electric line construction experience including operating electric line trucks, buckets trucks and auxiliary equipment.

Licensing:

A valid driver's license issued by the State of California, Department of Motor Vehicles, is required.

A valid California Class \"A\" driver license may be required, as determined by supervision for specified employees in this classification.