Construction Inspector Senior

Grand River Dam Authority•Tulsa, OK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a non-exempt position performing inspection and construction oversight duties for the Engineering Department of the Grand River Dam Authority as assigned by the Sr. Manager, T&D Engineering. The role involves inspecting and verifying the work of outside contractors on substation and transmission line construction projects, maintaining records of contractor progress and pay estimates, coordinating with dispatch for contractor work, and assisting the Engineering Team with designs and easement verification. The position may also involve assisting with bid documents, troubleshooting, and preparing construction standards. After-hours work may be required under normal and system emergency conditions. The position is located at the Transmission headquarters near Pryor, Oklahoma, with work sites throughout the northeastern quarter of Oklahoma and/or other assigned locations.

Requirements

Must have a working knowledge of electric utility equipment, materials, and construction practices involved in building and maintaining transmission lines and substations.
Functional competency with personal computers; prefer experience with Excel and Word.
Must be capable of methodical analysis of technical problems.
Familiarity with lockout tag-out (clearance) procedures.
Must be familiar with safety practices involved in working around energized high voltage equipment within substations, distribution systems, and customer electrical systems.
Must be comfortable dealing with customers and contractors in a one-on-one atmosphere and have demonstrated good communications skills.
High school education or GED.
Journeyman level of experience as an electric utility lineman or in a substation maintenance or relay technician position.
Minimum of four years experience in line and/or substation construction.
Valid Oklahoma driver’s license, or the ability to convert within 30 days for those with an out of state driver’s license that are an Oklahoma resident.
Must be able to walk, climb stairs, and work from ladders and elevated platforms.
Must not have a fear of heights, confined spaces, or working around high voltage equipment.
Ability to lift, move, and carry weights of up to 50 lb. on an irregular basis.
Must possess mental, visual, and auditory acuity for attention to visual and auditory detail.
Manual dexterity is required for the operation of test equipment, tools, and computers.

Nice To Haves

Prefer experience with Excel and Word.
Prefer applicant who has had working experience in an electric utility environment in and around high voltage equipment.

Responsibilities

Inspects and/or verifies work of outside contractors concerning substation and/or transmission line construction projects.
Maintains records of contractor progress on assigned projects.
Verifies contractor pay estimates based upon project completion levels.
Coordinates switching and line sectionalizing with GRDA dispatch center for contractor work.
Creates, organizes, and maintains records for assigned areas.
Maintains records for completion of as-built drawings on assigned projects.
Assists in coordination of construction activities with landowners, contractors, and GRDA personnel.
Assists the Engineering Team in designs of substation and transmission projects with opinions on constructability as requested.
Assists in obtaining & verification of easements for substation and transmission projects.
Field checks easements to verify placement of equipment and encroachments.
May be required to research easements to determine validity.
May assist in creating specifications, reviewing bid documents, and evaluation of bids received.
Assists in troubleshooting and provides technical advice during repair activities.
Assists in preparation and upkeep of construction standards for transmission lines and substations.