Ungrd Field Inspector B6

National Grid; Bellmore (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

National Grid is seeking an Underground Field Inspector in Bellmore, NY. You will manage paving replacement related to construction, inspect sites, coordinate with customers and authorities, and ensure contractor work meets company standards.

Responsibilities include maintaining maps, preparing estimates, and handling field communications. You will perform inside-field inspections using aerial technology, review load demands, and support safety programs while staying compliant with DOT and

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write English and maintain files/logs; post information between records.
• Two years experience in this or related work.
• High School Diploma with continued courses in math, drafting, engineering and physics.
• Incumbents with an AAS/AS degree are eligible for promotion to Underground Field Inspector A8.

Responsibilities

• Replace paving tied to construction work; handle field inspections and coordination for customer services.
• Inspect sites, prepare orders, obtain permits, and check contractor work against company standards.
• Dispatch crews for PSC programs and maintain field records and drawings.
• Inspect contractor crews, use pressure recorders and other instruments, verify material availability and papers.

Skills

English literacy

Field inspection

Documentation

Communication with authorities

Education

High School Diploma with math/drafting/engineering physics

AAS in Electrical/Mechanical or AS in Engineering Science

Tools

Pressure recorders

Measuring instruments

Job description

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for all 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, prepare orders, obtain permits, check contractor crews to insure 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.
• Inspect contractor crews performing limited construction work. 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 in this or related work.

Education Requirements: High School Diploma with continued college level courses in math, drafting, engineering, and physics.

• (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 A8).

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

Pay Rate: $37.42 an hour

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.

Please be advised that due to the nature of this position, incumbents are subject to federal Drug & Alcohol safety regulations governing US Department of Transportation ("DOT") covered positions, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA). As such, the Company’s testing programs and policies regarding the use of federally prohibited drugs or alcohol, for recreational or medical purposes, will remain in effect for these safety-sensitive, DOT covered positions.

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.