OSP Inspector

Pearce Services; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Pearce Services is seeking an OSP Inspector to maintain and verify underground, buried, and aerial plant facilities, ensuring compliance with regulatory and client standards. You will inspect, document, and guide corrective actions in collaboration with clients and vendors.

Your role supports safe construction practices, network reliability, and timely project completion while leveraging mapping tools and field inspections.

Qualifications

• Experience performing NESC inspections or working on an aerial cable line crew.
• Experience conducting wooden pole ground line inspections.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Excel, Outlook, and other Office products.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all client underground, buried, and aerial plant facilities comply with current standards through field inspections and verification of contractor work.
• Perform audits, inspections, and pole transfers; document findings electronically and with printed spreadsheets when needed.
• Use mapping/GPS technology to locate and verify plant infrastructure.
• Communicate effectively via email and phone with client and vendor management.
• Interface with construction crews, vendors, and client stakeholders to ensure project expectations are met.
• Travel to field sites as needed; some overnight stays required.

Skills

NESC inspections

Pole line inspections

Microsoft Windows & Office

Strong communication

Time management

Driver's license

Travel flexibility

Tools

MapPoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

we've got a career for you! Pearce is a leading technology-enabled provider of asset management solutions for mission-critical electromechanical infrastructure throughout North America. Pearce provides technical maintenance, repair, operations, and engineering services for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, backup power generators, battery energy storage systems (BESS), critical cooling systems, and other electrical and mechanical infrastructure across end markets such as renewable energy, telecom, and data centers. Founded in 1998, Pearce has more than 4,000 employees and 28 locations across the U.S. Pearce is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. To learn more about Pearce visit http://www.pearce-services.com.

At PEARCE, we've got a career for you! Pearce is a leading technology-enabled provider of asset management solutions for mission-critical electromechanical infrastructure throughout North America. Pearce provides technical maintenance, repair, operations, and engineering services for uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, backup power generators, battery energy storage systems (BESS), critical cooling systems, and other electrical and mechanical infrastructure across end markets such as renewable energy, telecom, and data centers. Founded in 1998, Pearce has more than 4,000 employees and 28 locations across the U.S. Pearce is a wholly owned subsidiary of CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm. To learn more about Pearce visit http://www.pearce-services.com.

YOUR IMPACT

As an OSP Inspector, you will play a critical role in maintaining the integrity and quality of the client’s network infrastructure. Your inspections and documentation will ensure that all underground, buried, and aerial plant facilities meet regulatory and client standards. By identifying issues, guiding corrective actions, and collaborating with both client and vendor teams, you will help drive project success, network reliability, and service excellence. Your contributions directly support safe and efficient construction practices, protect company assets, and ensure timely project completion.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure all client underground, buried, and aerial plant facilities comply with current standards through field inspections and verification of contractor work.
• Perform audits, inspections, and pole transfers; document findings electronically and, when needed, manually using printed spreadsheets.
• Utilize mapping/GPS technology to locate and verify plant infrastructure.
• Communicate effectively via email and cellular phone with client and vendor management.
• Interface with construction crews, vendors, and client stakeholders to ensure project expectations are met.
• Travel to field sites as needed; some overnight stays required.
• Maintain records of all inspections, audits, and corrective actions performed.
• Mileage will be reimbursed for travel in accordance with company policy.

CORE REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience performing NESC inspections or working on an aerial cable line crew.
• Experience conducting wooden pole ground line inspections.
• Proficiency in OSP Construction Standards and working knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code (NESC).
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office products.
• Familiarity with mapping tools such as Microsoft MapPoint (preferred, not required).
• Comfortable with internet use and web-based applications.
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
• Experience in managing construction contractors in the field.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and flexibility to travel on short notice.

Candidates must reside within one hour of Butte or the surrounding area.

At Pearce, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location. In addition to wages, employees may also be eligible for performance and referral bonuses, production incentives, tool/equipment and fuel stipends, company vehicle, per diem or other applicable compensation. We also offer all full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, 401k with employer match, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and professional development courses. This pay range reflects our commitment to pay equity and compliance with state and federal pay transparency laws. If you have questions about compensation, we encourage open discussions during the hiring process.

Base Pay Range: $26 USD - $33 USD

What We Offer

Pearce offers a family-friendly and innovative culture with opportunities for growth, competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, HSA option. To help you recharge, we have paid vacation and paid holidays. For your future, we offer a company-matching 401(k) Retirement, Life Insurance, Tuition reimbursement, and professional development training. To help you be successful at work, as required for the role, we will provide a company vehicle, phone, laptop, or tablet along with all necessary tools and safety equipment.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Learn more about us at www.Pearce-Services.com!