OSP Inspector | Field Tech for Underground & Aerial Plant

Pearce Services; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Mileage reimbursement

Health insurance

Life insurance

401k with employer match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Pearce Services in Billings, MT is seeking an OSP Inspector to help ensure underground, buried, and aerial plant facilities meet regulator and client standards. You will perform field inspections, document findings, and coordinate with client and vendor teams to drive project success and safe construction.

The role requires travel to field sites, a valid driver's license, and experience with NESC and OSP standards.

Qualifications

• Experience performing NESC inspections or working on an aerial cable line crew.
• Experience conducting wooden pole ground line inspections.
• Proficiency with OSP Construction Standards and 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).
• 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 ability to travel on short notice.

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.

Skills

NESC inspections

aerial cable line crew

wooden pole ground line inspections

OSP Construction Standards

National Electric Safety Code (NESC)

Microsoft Windows

Excel

Outlook

MapPoint (preferred)

internet use

web-based applications

communication

organization

time management

managing construction contractors

valid driver’s license

traveling on short notice

Tools

Microsoft MapPoint

Job description

Pearce Services in Billings, MT is seeking an OSP Inspector to help ensure underground, buried, and aerial plant facilities meet regulator and client standards. You will perform field inspections, document findings, and coordinate with client and vendor teams to drive project success and safe construction.

The role requires travel to field sites, a valid driver's license, and experience with NESC and OSP standards.