OSP Inspector II – Field NESC & Pole Inspections

Avacend Inc; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Avacend Inc. seeks an OSP Inspector II responsible for ensuring underground, buried, and aerial plant facilities meet current standards. You will document inspections, audits, and pole transfers electronically and communicate via email and cell phone.

Occasional manual inspections with printed spreadsheets and GPS/mapPoint usage are required. The role requires experience with NESC standards, pole line inspections, strong communication, time management, and contractor coordination, plus a valid

Qualifications

• Experience performing NESC inspections or working on an aerial cable line crew.
• Experience with wooden pole ground line inspections.
• Familiar with OSP Construction Standards.
• Familiar with the National Electric Safety Code.
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows XP, Excel 2003+ and Outlook.
• Experience with mapping tools such as MapPoint 2009+ is preferred.
• Familiar with internet usage and web browsing.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good time management and organization skills.
• Construction contractor management skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Inspect underground, buried and aerial plant facilities to ensure compliance with current standards.
• Document inspections, audits, and pole transfers electronically.
• Communicate via email and cellular phone; use printed spreadsheets for manual work when needed.
• Perform inspections, audits, and transfers manually using printed spreadsheets when required.
• Utilize mapping/GPS technology to support inspections and data collection.

Skills

NESC inspections

Aerial line crew experience

Pole ground line inspections

Communication skills

Time management

Organization skills

Contractor management

Driver's license and travel

Tools

MapPoint

Excel

Outlook

Windows XP

Job description

Avacend Inc. seeks an OSP Inspector II responsible for ensuring underground, buried, and aerial plant facilities meet current standards. You will document inspections, audits, and pole transfers electronically and communicate via email and cell phone.

Occasional manual inspections with printed spreadsheets and GPS/mapPoint usage are required. The role requires experience with NESC standards, pole line inspections, strong communication, time management, and contractor coordination, plus a valid