OSP Inspector

Avacend Inc; Pullman (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Avacend Inc. seeks an OSP Inspector II to verify underground, buried and aerial plant facilities meet current standards through inspections and corrections performed by contractors. You will document inspections, audits and pole transfers electronically and communicate via email and cell phone.

Travel to various sites on short notice may be required. Proficiency with mapping/GPS tools, strong time management, and good communication skills are essential to succeed in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience with NESC inspections or aerial cable line crews.
• Experience with wooden pole ground line inspections.
• Proficient in OSP Construction Standards.
• Familiar with the National Electric Safety Code.
• Strong computer skills: Windows, Excel, Outlook.
• Experience with mapping tools preferred.
• Excellent communication and organization.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Inspect underground, buried and aerial plant facilities to current standards.
• Document inspections, audits, and pole transfers electronically.
• Communicate via email and cellular phone; manual record-keeping as needed.
• Travel to job sites as required; manage contractor coordination.
• Use mapping/GPS tools to support inspections.

Skills

NESC inspections

Good communication skills

Time management

Driver's license

Tools

MapPoint 2009+

Windows OS

Outlook

Job description

The OSP Inspector II will be responsible to ensure that all the client's underground, buried and aerial plant facilities meet the current standards through inspections, and corrections work performed by contractors. The Inspector will document all inspections, audits, and pole transfers electronically, and be expected to communicate via email, and cellular phone. At times it may be necessary to perform inspections, audits, and transfers manually by the use of printed spreadsheets. Familiarity in using mapping/GPS technology.

Qualifications:

Previous experience performing NESC inspections or experience working on an aerial cable line crew

Previous experience performing wooden pole ground line inspections.

Must be proficient in OSP Construction Standards

Familiarity with the National Electric Safety Code.

Computer experience:

Microsoft Windows XP, Excel 2003 or newer and Outlook

Experience with mapping tools such as Microsoft MapPoint 2009 or newer is preferred, but not required.

Familiar and comfortable with internet usage, and web page browsing.

Good communication skills.

Personal time management and organization skills.

Construction contractor management skills.

A valid driver's license and the ability to travel on short notice.