Storm Damage Assessor (Seasonal)

Qualus; Kentucky; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Qualus is seeking a Data Collection Technician (Damage Assessor) in our Distribution department. This role involves leading a two-person team, performing inspections of damaged distribution assets after storms, and using smartphones/tablets to capture data on-site.

Travel and extended hours are common, with safety training provided. This position requires 10+ years of lineman experience, strong map-reading and navigation skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 10+ years lineman experience for inspections.
• Proficiency with smartphones/tablets for data entry and communication.
• Ability to travel to various client sites and work independently.
• Willingness to work extended hours, including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Complete detailed assessments accurate to field conditions.
• Record data using standards clear to project personnel.
• Communicate with team to ensure data collection accuracy.
• Use smartphones/tablets to collect and document data.
• Utilize GPS to navigate territory and client sites.
• Identify items to be documented with minimal supervision.
• Meet production targets and project milestones.
• Follow safety protocols and participate in safety initiatives.
• Assist in power restoration during disasters.
• Overnight travel may be required.

Skills

Lineman experience

Data collection

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Smartphones/Tablets

GPS software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Power Your Future with Qualus in our Distribution department as a Storm Damage Assessor (Seasonal)

This role is a dynamic and independent position that involves data entry, daily travel, and distribution equipment inspections. As a tech-savvy professional proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, the candidate will use a smartphone and/or tablet device to conduct visual analyses, capture photographs, and enter data into the mobile device, supporting critical distribution field data collection projects. This role is ideally suited for candidates with previous experience in meter reading or utility work. Situational awareness, map reading, and safety are essential skills, and a background in distribution would be a valuable asset.

• MINIMUM OF 10+ YEARS LINEMAN EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR INSPECTIONS

As a Data Collection Technician (Damage Assessor) you are responsible for leading a two-person team with an Operations Driver (Wire Down Guard) assigned to patrol distribution lines and equipment damaged by hurricane, ice, wind or other causes. You must ensure crews have proper materials for restoration work and know appropriate electrical distribution safety rules.

As a Data Collection Technician (Damage Assessor), your responsibility will be to identify primary and secondary electrical facilities, including poles, primary wires, secondary wires, services, primary insulators, transformers, fuses, reclosers, regulators, OCBs, substations, etc. You must be able to identify all necessary repairs required for restoration and complete client specific damage reports in detail.

Comprehensive training in safety protocols for both the host utility and Qualus will be provided. Please be prepared for extended on-site hours when called to work. This role always requires travel, and your work schedule may vary, potentially including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Complete detailed assessments that are accurate to the field conditions presented.
• Accurately record data using correct standards such that the resulting analysis is clear and easily understood by office-based project personnel.
• Communicate with the team to ensure consistency and accuracy in data collection procedures.
• Utilize smartphones and/or tablets to collect and document relevant data accurately and efficiently.
• Utilize GPS software and/or geospatial coordinates to navigate the assigned territory and client sites.
• Correctly identify items to be documented in the field with minimal supervisory assistance.
• Meets production targets and understands the importance of project deliverables and milestones.
• Consistently follow safety protocols and participate in all safety initiatives.
• Willingness to assist in power restoration efforts in natural disaster events.
• Overnight travel may be required periodically.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to perform visual assessments effectively.
• Proficiency in using smartphones and tablets for data entry and communication.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently with little to no supervision.
• Willingness to travel to various work sites within the client's service territory, often extensively and sometimes with little notice.
• Willingness to adapt to new site inspections and outdoor environments, including varying weather conditions and terrain.
• Willingness to travel overnight, periodically.
• Valid driver's license and good driving record
• Strong navigational skills and ability to read maps.
• Proficient in using basic computer software and Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Maintain a clean and professional appearance, representing the company positively during client interactions.
• Maintain proper time management skills to ensure efficient work and adherence to project timelines.
• Meet company standards for pre-employment background checks and drug screening.
• Must demonstrate the highest standards of ethics and integrity.
• Commitment to safety protocols and guidelines.
• Ability to multi-task and work with a variety of projects and deadlines.
• Strong understanding of distribution pole equipment a plus (i.e. wire size, wire type, cable TV, telephone, fiber optic, etc.).

Work Environment:

• Expect to be on-site for an extended period when mobilized.
• 100% travel required.
• Expect to work up to 16-hour days, 7 days a week until customers are restored with electricity.
• Work schedule varies and may include weekends, nights, and holidays.

Physical Requirements

• Must be physically capable of walking out power line right of ways under various weather and terrain conditions as described in the above position description.
• Job will generally be performed outdoors in natural weather conditions and will require travel to visit client sites.
• Appropriate safety training and safety equipment will be provided by Qualus and/or Client as required.
• While performing duties of this job, would occasionally require to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects and tools.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits & Compensation

Qualus offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees, which may include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-and Long-Term Disability coverage, Retirement Savings Plans (including employer matching where applicable), Flexible Spending and/or Health Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, and Company Holidays. Benefits offerings may vary based on position, work location, and eligibility requirements.

The compensation range for this position is provided in accordance with applicable laws and market practices. The final base salary offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, internal equity, performance, and business needs. Compensation ranges are subject to change at the Company's discretion and as permitted by applicable law.

Company Overview

Qualus is a leading pure-play power solutions firm and innovator at the forefront of power infrastructure transformation, with differentiated capabilities across grid modernization, resiliency, security, and sustainability. The firm partners with utilities, commercial, industrial, data center, and government clients, and renewable and energy storage developers, offering comprehensive solutions through boutique and integrated advisory, planning, engineering, digital solutions, program management, energy efficiency and specialized field services. Qualus also provides software and technology enabled services and develops breakthrough solutions for critical power industry challenges such as distributed and variable resource integration, emergency management, and secure data exchange. The firm has over 2,000 professionals, with offices throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on any grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation across Canada and the US.

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