Transmission Construction Inspector

Insight Global; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Power Company is seeking a Contract Inspector: Transmission Line Quality Inspector to plan, coordinate, monitor and inspect transmission line construction activities performed by contract personnel across Georgia. The role partners with Field Managers and design teams to ensure projects meet schedules and quality standards, while auditing timesheets and performing QVA audits daily via Mobi.

The position requires statewide responsibilities with frequent overnight travel within Georgia,

Qualifications

• Safety first and ethical behavior in field operations.
• Knowledge of transmission line construction practices, techniques, and equipment.
• Familiarity with the Georgia Integrated Transmission System procedures (Redbook).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read plans, specifications and other documents.
• Competence with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and similar tools.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to take responsibility and hold others accountable per contract.

Responsibilities

• Monitor activities of multiple contract personnel on capital projects.
• Report project status to Line Construction Field Manager.
• Verify materials are correct, accounted for and installed per specs.
• Ensure time documentation is submitted accurately for payment.
• Distinguish Georgia Power safety rules from contractor rules.
• Assist with scheduling and timely material deliveries to meet deadlines.
• Be available for storm duty, evenings, weekends, and overnight travel.

Skills

Safety champion

Transmission line construction

Redbook knowledge

Communication skills

Plan interpretation

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Contract oversight

Decision making

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Contract Inspector: Transmission Line Quality Inspector

Location: Statewide - Main projects in Atlanta Metro area

JOB SUMMARY

Plan, coordinate, monitor and inspect transmission line construction activities performed by contract personnel for Georgia Power Company transmission capital projects. Attend meetings held by project management to obtain information and scope of projects assigned to contract personnel. Work with Line Construction Field Managers, Line Design, Transmission Maintenance Centers, System Operations, Generation, Distribution, Procurement, and Project Management groups to ensure projects are completed on schedule. Provide regular feedback and updates to area Line Construction Field Managers regarding work status and job performance of contract personnel. Perform audits & approval of weekly timesheets for the Contract Line Crews that are working on the Inspectors project. Perform Quality Value Assessments (QVA) on contract personnel to ensure quality performance and adherence to contracts through daily Daily Log submissions via Mobi.

This position will not give work direction to contract personnel, but will be responsible for ensuring the work accomplished by contract personnel meets all construction standards and specifications set forth by Georgia Power Company.

Position has statewide responsibilities and frequent overnight travel within the state of Georgia is required. Position may require after hours commitment to fulfill job responsibilities during normal work week and occasional weekends.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of Transmission Line Construction experience is required
• Formal leadership/project oversight experience is preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Safety champion
• Knowledge of the practices, techniques and equipment used in Transmission Line Construction
• Extensive knowledge of the Georgia Integrated Transmission System Electric Operating Procedure (i.e. "Redbook"), Single Lines and Clearance points.
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Comfortable using electronic devices daily to perform job duties
• Ability to make sound decisions within the range of responsibility of this position
• Ability to read, comprehend, interpret, and communicate plans, specifications, and other documents
• Demonstrate a good understanding of energized work practices
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to develop computer skills with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and others
• Ability to multitask and manage conflicting deadlines
• Willingness to take personal responsibility for projects and assignments
• Willing to hold others accountable as outlined in the contract

Behavioral Attributes:

• Must demonstrate Our Values and maintain the utmost in ethical behavior.
• Must have a positive attitude and a strong customer focus.
• Must be self-motivated and able to motivate others with a proven record of responsible behavior.
• Must be completely focused on safety excellence

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Safety Excellence and Behaviors consistent with Our Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity and Superior Performance
• Monitor activities of multiple contract personnel on capital projects
• Report status of projects back to Line Construction Field Manager
• Verify materials for projects are correct and quantity accounted for and installed by contract personnel per specifications
• Ensure documentation of time is submitted correctly, accurately, and timely for payment
• Distinguish differences between Georgia Power Company safety rules and contractor safety rules
• Assist with scheduling and timely material deliveries needed for contractor to successfully complete project on time and on or under budget
• Must be available to work assigned storm duty, which could include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight travel.

Travel:

• - 85% of the time statewide with no regional assignments made