Inspector Construction

Pay Grade

14

Position Summary

The Construction Inspector  will monitor, assess, evaluate, verify, discuss, decide, resolve, report and document contractor construction activities as to ensure that the CPS Energy design requirements, associated drawings and specifications, along with all Local, State and Federal regulations and industry best practices, are being met in a safely, effective and in an environmentally safe manner.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Serve as field liaison between contractors, within various areas of CPS Energy, and customers as needed.
• Ensures contractors are working safely and to CPS Energy Standards and Specifications, processes and procedures.
• Ensures contractors are following provided CPS Energy designs and standards coordinating approved modifications as appropriate.
• Attend and participate in preconstruction/planning, on-going construction status, and post-construction meetings.
• Perform field investigations to follow up on work completed and respond to customer concerns.
• Identify, stop and report any contractor safety infractions to CPS Energy management and/or contract crew management.
• Meets with contract foreman to assist in problem resolution.
• Coordinates contractor work with CPS Energy entities and various 3rd party entities.
• Ensures contract work is performed in a safe and timely manner, meeting expected deadlines, and as economically efficient as possible.
• Communicates with designers and other stakeholders regarding all changes made in the field.
• Conduct inspections of Overhead Lines
• Plans, coordinates and tracks work assigned to contractors.
• Conduct Inspections of Overhead Lines and Infrastructure
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Electric Overhead
• Experience as an Overhead journeyman or above
• Experience in GIS or mapping systems
• Vegetation experience in Arboriculture or Horticulture
• Bilingual 

Competencies

Minimum Education

Required Certifications

Working Environment

Physical Demands