Underground Field Inspector B6

National Grid plc; Bellmore (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Generous pension plan

Private medical insurance for self and

family

Job summary

National Grid in Bellmore, NY is hiring for a field inspection and coordination role supporting maintenance and construction work. You will oversee pavement replacement details, inspect sites, prepare orders and permits, and ensure contractor work meets company standards.

You will also manage records, maps, and dispatch crews for PSC programs while coordinating with public authorities. The ideal candidate has secondary education with related coursework, good English communication, and about two

Qualifications

• Knowledge of reading and writing English and basic business writing.
• Two years' experience recommended in related field.
• Education aligned with math, drafting, engineering or physics requirements.

Responsibilities

• Inspect jobsite and determine field conditions, prepare orders and permits.
• Coordinate work for installation of customer services and related tasks.
• Check contractor work for compliance with standards and review papers and sketches.
• Maintain office maps and records; dispatch crews for PSC programs.
• Perform minor repairs of instruments and use pressure recorders as needed.
• Discuss and resolve course of action with authorities, contractors, and public entities.

Skills

English literacy

Education

High school + college-level courses in math, drafting, engineering, physics

Job description

Responsible for all routines associated with the replacement of paving removed for maintenance and construction work.

Handle field inspection and coordination work for the installation of customer services and other associated work, as needed.

Inspect jobsite to determine field conditions, prepare orders, obtain permits, check contractor crews to ensure work meets Company standards, handle correspondence, clerical work and complaints, regarding the above, and check contractor's bill for accuracy.

From records, plans, and through field inspection, determine points of interference between public property and Company facilities.

Recommend changes; maintain close contact with public authorities, builders, contractors, etc., regarding complaints and requirements.

Plan work, maintain records, and dispatch crews for PSC programs such detection survey, truck main inspection, etc.

Make minor repairs to instruments and tools.

Use pressure recorders and other instruments necessary to perform this work.

Check work orders for availability of material and, when work is completed, for completeness and accuracy of papers and sketches.

Prepare, design, and estimate gas facilities as directed. May include analysis of load demand, required equipment, estimates, sketches, permit application, and resolution of conflicts.

Maintain office maps.

This position will also include inside field inspection responsibilities which utilize aerial technology to perform customer contract review

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE & TRAINING: Ability to read and write English, comprehension at a level to post information from one record to another. Maintain files and logs, plot graphs, knowledge of basic grammar, spelling, composition and business writing.

EXPERIENCE: Two years' experience is recommended

EDUCATION:

High school, and at least one college-level course in each of the following subjects: math, drafting, engineering, and physics. Courses must be taken from an accredited college/university and meet the following criteria:

1. Ideally, courses should be instructor-led. If not, online courses (live or otherwise) may be acceptable provided that an instructor is involved with assigning and reviewing coursework

2.Ideally, courses should be semester-long in length (academic-year or accelerated summer-session). Online courses (as noted in item "1a") that can be completed at a student's own pace may be acceptable

3.Courses must meet the requirements for National Grid's tuition-reimbursement program

For the above-noted items, the Department and Labor Relations shall decide as to whether the planned/completed coursework meets the position's educational requirements, and Local 1049 will be consulted.

If courses are not worth at least 3 credits/credit hours, the Department and Labor Relations shall decide as to whether the planned/completed coursework meets the position's educational requirements, and Local 1049 will be consulted.

If the courses do not meet one or more of the three conditions above, exceptions may be made upon review by the Department and Labor Relations as to whether the planned/completed coursework meets the position's educational requirements prior to the interview process, and Local 1049 will be consulted.

All applicants are required to discuss intended coursework with the relevant Department's hiring manager prior to enrolling to ensure that proposed coursework will be accepted

* (Incumbents who demonstrate satisfactory performance for one (1) year in this classification and have completed an AAS degree in Electrical, Mechanical or AS degree in Engineering Science, or college equivalent will be eligible for promotion to the classification of Underground Field Inspector Grade 7).

NOTE:

Valid Driver’s License required with a safe driving history that meets National Grid’s Safe Driver policy

Applicants must successfully complete a Company driving test.

In addition to possessing the qualifications for this vacancy, employees selected will be expected to work overtime in accordance with departmental requirements and to participate in the Company's Emergency Restoration Program as may be required.

Employees selected for this classification will be required to participate in federally mandated drug testing programs prior to selection, randomly on a year-round basis, after an accident and for reasonable cause.

More Information

Location: Bellmore

National Grid will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. You must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Many of the terms and conditions of employment for this position are defined by a collective bargaining agreement that the Company has with a local union. Newly hired employees are bound by the terms of the collective bargaining agreement as well as other agreements between the Company and the local union.

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.

National Grid is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of protected class. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. National Grid maintains affirmative action programs for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Our employment practices are designed to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly and with respect throughout the hiring process and during employment. National Grid complies with all applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and harassment, and we encourage a culture of respect for all.

National Grid operates in both the UK and US, with a broad portfolio of energy businesses dedicated to providing safe, reliable, and sustainable power.

From electricity and gas transmission to advancing clean energy and modernising grids, our work covers every aspect of the energy system.

Our energy flows through absolutely everything we do

Life here at National Grid is more than just our purpose or our values, it’s everything we put into everything we do. It’s our commitment to diversity and inclusion; how we help our employees learn and grow; and how we partner with and support the communities where we live and work. It’s all this, and so much more.

We leverage our collective strengths to do meaningful BIG work so that we can be at the heart of a fair and affordable energy future.

Your salary is reviewed each year against the market for your role, skills, knowledge and experience.

Incentive

• Annual performance plan or bonus (depending on your role) rewards your contribution to our success each year.

Retirement

• Generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%.
• Private medical insurance for self and family.