Remote Field Electrical Inspector & Code Representative

Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry; Minnesota; On-site; USD 74,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry is hiring a Field Electrical Inspector to inspect electrical installations for NEC compliance and enforce electrical statutes statewide. The role emphasizes safety, coordination with stakeholders, and handling diverse inspection scenarios throughout Minnesota.

The position requires a Minnesota Class A Journeyworker Electrician or Class A Master Electrician license, strong knowledge of the NEC and state electrical laws, and the ability to communicate

Qualifications

• Current Minnesota Class A Journeyworker Electrician OR Class A Master Electrician license.
• Knowledge of the Minnesota Electrical Act; and Minnesota Rules, regulations and standards regarding electrical safety, electrical inspections, and electrical licensing of electricians sufficient to enforce their provisions.
• Knowledge and application related to electrical theory and the National Electrical Code.
• Working knowledge of building and various other construction codes related to electrical installations.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, specifications, manufacturer’s instructions and other technical information related to electrical installations.
• Ability to inspect the work of others to determine compliance with statutes, rules and codes that are within the authority of the Department.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a broad base of clientele and DLI personnel.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals with a wide range of backgrounds, who do not share your same culture, ethnicity, language, or other common experiences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections for electrical installations to ensure compliance with the NEC and the Electrical Act.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to conduct electrical inspection and compliance activities that promote uniform, high quality electrical installations.
• Establish, manage, and utilize an office from which inspection operations are conducted; be available to clientele as necessary.
• Administer the provisions of electrical statutes and rules related to electrical inspections to ensure that qualified individuals are conducting business in order to ensure safety to life and property.
• Assist, organize, monitor and perform electrical inspections for transitory projects including carnival and circus inspections; special events; county fairs; movie sets; road contractors, etc.; and ensure safety to life and property.
• Assist supervisor and managers with other duties as assigned that enables the division to meet its goals and objectives timely and effectively.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Electrical theory

NEC knowledge

Reading drawings

Code enforcement

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Two-year technical college program in electrical construction/maintenance

Job description

Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry is hiring a Field Electrical Inspector to inspect electrical installations for NEC compliance and enforce electrical statutes statewide. The role emphasizes safety, coordination with stakeholders, and handling diverse inspection scenarios throughout Minnesota.

The position requires a Minnesota Class A Journeyworker Electrician or Class A Master Electrician license, strong knowledge of the NEC and state electrical laws, and the ability to communicate