Infrastructure Protection & Construction Inspector

RPMGlobal; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Personal Leave

Paid holidays

Sick Leave

Health insurance

Retirement plans

EAP

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking a Construction Maintenance - Utility Infrastructure Protection Specialist to oversee standby appointments and supervise contractors handling critical utility infrastructure in Colorado Springs. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and field audits.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in underground utility construction, with OQ qualifications and a valid driver’s license. It requires flexibility for overtime and odd hours to meet business needs.

Qualifications

• Underground utility construction experience (2+ years).
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and document activities for gas standby appointments.
• Must obtain operator qualifications (OQ) for natural gas tasks listed.
• Must be able to obtain military installation access before probation ends.
• Must have a valid, unrestricted driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing standby appointments and supervising contractors and excavators exposing utility infrastructure.
• Inspections of construction conflicts and crossings near infrastructure to ensure CSU clearance rules compliance.
• Report clearance violations under the CSU Near-Miss program.
• Provide safe excavation guidance and conduct excavator field audits with internal and external customers.

Job description

Colorado Springs Utilities is seeking a Construction Maintenance - Utility Infrastructure Protection Specialist to oversee standby appointments and supervise contractors handling critical utility infrastructure in Colorado Springs. The role emphasizes safety, regulatory compliance, and field audits.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in underground utility construction, with OQ qualifications and a valid driver’s license. It requires flexibility for overtime and odd hours to meet business needs.