Construction Inspector (Civil/Mechanical)

Orange County Sanitation District•Fountain Valley, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, inspects moderately complex plant and collection facilities construction work performed by contractors to ensure contractual compliance with plans, specifications, codes, regulations, and OC San safety requirements; directs and guides contractors to achieve quality control and proper use of materials; prepares a variety of reports and documents; and performs duties as assigned. Specifically, the selected candidate will inspect the installation of assigned OC San construction projects to ensure total compliance with all OC San safety requirements, contract documents, and pertinent State and Federal codes or regulations. Other duties will include maintaining files of all daily construction related reports such as daily inspection reports, field test results, field change orders, extra work requests, as-built drawings, lifetime documents, and maintain and file photographs on project sites. In addition, the successful candidate will provide technical input and support to project management on change orders, pay estimates, design and submittal review, as well as maintain inspection copies of as-built drawings, as required by Quality Assurance Measures of the Engineering Department. The successful candidate will be responsible for inspecting all types and phases of construction within a treatment plant or sewer collection system. This includes work involving reinforced concrete, HDPE, VCP, PVC, SST, masonry, wood and structural steel framing, piping and mechanical systems, painting and architectural finishes, valves, pumps, and other mechanical equipment, as well as sewer lines, chemical lines, water lines, foul air lines, pump stations, structural piles, earthwork, and paving. The selected candidate will also attend meetings, participate in start-ups and shutdowns, and tie-ins of facilities with contractors and Operations and Maintenance, evaluate contractors' methods, and witness required tests.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D. supplemented by specialized training or coursework in engineering technology, construction inspection, or a related field.
Three (3) years of work experience performing construction inspections on large public works construction projects.
A valid California class C Driver's License.
Physical ability to don SCBA equipment and enter confined spaces to conduct inspections in environments that may contain hazardous atmospheres or plant processes which include biological waste.

Nice To Haves

Possession of, or the ability to obtain, ICC, NACE/AMPP, ACIA, ACI, AWS, and APWA certification(s).
Considerable knowledgeable in the construction methods related to Public Works contracts.
The ability to document data regarding construction inspection activities using construction management based computer programs.
Demonstrate both verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to organize and inspect multiple projects.
Industrial plant experience in areas such as: wastewater, water, and power facilities.
Current or past Resident Inspector, Foreman, Superintendent, or construction management work experience.

Responsibilities

Inspects moderately complex plant and collection facilities construction work performed by contractors to ensure contractual compliance with plans, specifications, codes, regulations, and OC San safety requirements.
Directs and guides contractors to achieve quality control and proper use of materials.
Prepares a variety of reports and documents.
Inspects the installation of assigned OC San construction projects to ensure total compliance with all OC San safety requirements, contract documents, and pertinent State and Federal codes or regulations.
Maintains files of all daily construction related reports such as daily inspection reports, field test results, field change orders, extra work requests, as-built drawings, lifetime documents, and maintain and file photographs on project sites.
Provides technical input and support to project management on change orders, pay estimates, design and submittal review.
Maintains inspection copies of as-built drawings, as required by Quality Assurance Measures of the Engineering Department.
Inspects all types and phases of construction within a treatment plant or sewer collection system, including work involving reinforced concrete, HDPE, VCP, PVC, SST, masonry, wood and structural steel framing, piping and mechanical systems, painting and architectural finishes, valves, pumps, and other mechanical equipment, as well as sewer lines, chemical lines, water lines, foul air lines, pump stations, structural piles, earthwork, and paving.
Attends meetings, participates in start-ups and shutdowns, and tie-ins of facilities with contractors and Operations and Maintenance.
Evaluates contractors' methods.
Witnesses required tests.