UTILITY CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR

International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CommTech Global seeks an experienced Utility Construction Inspector to surveil suppliers and ensure equipment meets quality and regulatory standards. The role requires travel to sites, performing onsite inspections, documenting results, and leading continuous improvement initiatives.

You will review changes, maintain audit records, and interact with suppliers and internal teams to uphold product integrity and supplier accountability. The position emphasizes safety and collaboration.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 4 years as Utility/Craft Inspector or equivalent experience.
• Ability to travel 90-100% and read/work from drawings.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

• Audit suppliers to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Close supplier corrective requests and document appropriately.
• Prepare audit reports with photos and communicate results to teams.
• Review supplier change notifications and assess impact on internal systems.
• Maintain detailed supplier quality reports and files.
• Interface with suppliers to ensure product conformance to specs.
• Develop measurement techniques for product release at suppliers.
• Provide support for manufacturing areas and production teams.
• Monitor quality metrics and address non-conforming products.
• Assist corrective and preventive action investigations to identify root causes.
• Read instructions and drawings to confirm production/assembly data.

Skills

50+ hours/week

High School Diploma

4+ years inspector experience

Read drawings/instructions

MS Office/Adobe Acrobat

Leadership/strategic planning

Independent work

Safety minded

Interpersonal skills

Customer service mindset

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat Reader DC

Job description

Contract

COMPANY INTRODUCTION

At CommTech Global, our mission is to provide assured services and innovative solutions led by top-tier professionals; to guarantee projects exceed industry standards, servicing diverse clients across the globe. Our focused commitment to a high-quality team and reliable results is absolute. The CommTech Global team specializes in working with clients and engineers to ensure the optimum operation is the result. This includes the owner's satisfaction and knowledge of their product.

Position Summary

The UTILITY CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR is responsible for surveilling and evaluating suppliers to ensure that all delivered equipment complies with the company’s quality standards, regulatory requirements, and performance specifications. The role involves travel to perform onsite inspections, document reviews, functional testing, and continuous improvement activities that protect product integrity and maintain supplier accountability.

• Manage, review and close supplier corrective requests
• Prepare and complete audit reports with photos and communicate audit information to cross functional team and supplier in a timely manner
• Review supplier’s change notifications and determine impact on internal systems
• Maintain detailed audit reports and supplier files
• Interface with suppliers to ensure product compliance are to specification and perform supplier audits as needed
• Develop measurement techniques for product release at suppliers
• Provide support for the manufacturing areas (external)
• Work with production personnel and supervisors to determine and monitor quality metrics, samples plans, and address non-conforming product issues
• Assist corrective and preventive action investigations to resolve the root cause of problems
• Review incoming supplies and products from vendors to check for defects and ensure quality
• Maintain detailed reports on supplier quality, including defect rates and areas that result in flaws
• Serve as a liaison between the organizations’ senior management, clients, and vendors
• Read work instructions and/or drawings to interpret and confirm production and/or assembly information

Work will be on an as needed basis with no guaranteed hours. Rates will be based on experience and current certifications. Please include related experience and current certifications with resume submission.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.?Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.

• Ability to work 50+ hours a week
• High School Diploma/GED Certification
• A minimum of 4 years as a Utility/Craft Inspector or equivalent related experience
• Read work instructions and/or drawings to interpret and confirm production and/or assembly information
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow company procedures and manufacturers guidelines
• Proficient in applications such as Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat Reader DC
• Prove ability to provide visionary strategic leadership; experience guiding the implementation of a strategic plan, measuring progress, and adapting as necessary
• Ability to work alone or within a group
• Self-driven to completion of job
• Strong commitment to personal and team safety
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and organizational skills, and ability to multi-task
• Effectively communicate and interact with all levels of the team, customers, and external contacts., via telephone, in written form, email, and in person
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Excellent customer service skills

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to travel from 90-100%
• Ability to lift and transport items weighing up to 25lbs
• Ability to sustain a level of physical activity, including walking, climbing, bending, and sitting?
• Good dexterity in handling small objects
• Ability to demonstrate regular and predictable attendance on the job
• Perform work in remote field settings and exposure to extreme weather conditions including hot, cold, muddy, and wet environments
• Valid active driver's license and the ability to operate a vehicle
• Ability to pass all random DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing

Preferred Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

• Familiarity in the renewable and fossil fuel energy sectors is preferred
• OSHA 10 training