Underground Field Inspector B6

National Grid Plc; Bellmore (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid in Bellmore seeks an Underground Field Inspector to support paving replacements and field inspections for maintenance and construction work. You will coordinate installations of customer services, obtain permits, and ensure contractor work meets company standards.

Requirements include reading/writing English, at least two years' experience, and a high school diploma with college-level math, drafting, engineering and physics. Valid NYS driver's license and union-aligned terms apply.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of reading and writing English; ability to maintain files and logs.
• Two years' experience recommended in field inspection or related work.
• Education includes high school plus college-level math, drafting, engineering and physics.

Responsibilities

• Inspect job sites and determine field conditions; prepare orders and permits.
• Coordinate installation of customer services and other work; ensure standards are met.
• Check contractor work, review paperwork, and handle correspondence and complaints.
• Maintain office maps and plan work; dispatch crews for PSC programs.

Skills

Field inspection

Communication skills

Reading & writing English

Education

High school diploma plus college-level math, drafting, engineering, physics

Tools

Pressure recorders

Field instruments

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

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for routines associated with the replacement of paving removed for construction work.
• Handle field inspection and coordination work for the installation of customer services.
• Inspect job site to determine field conditions, obtain permits, check contractor crews to insure work meets Company standards, handle correspondence, clerical work and complaints regarding the above, and check contractors bill for accuracy.
• From records, plans, and through field inspection, determine points of interference between public property and Company facilities and perform mark outs.
• 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 as detection survey, trunk 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 finished, 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.

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 "1") 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: Applicants must have a valid NYS Driver's License and 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.

Pass Field Assessment

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

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.

Safety, Health, Environment and Resilience

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.

We offer a competitive base salary, with annual reviews to ensure it reflects the market rate for your role, skills, knowledge, and experience.

Incentive Pay

Depending on your role, you'll be eligible for an annual performance bonus that rewards your contribution to our success. Your bonus is a percentage of eligible earnings and may vary each year.

Recognition

Our global recognition program lets you thank and reward colleagues for their contributions, along with career milestone awards to celebrate key achievements.

Retirement

We offer a generous pension plan with company contributions up to 12%. For every £1 you contribute, we'll add £2. You can also make extra voluntary contributions to boost your retirement savings.