Distribution System Inspector Associate - Principle

American Electric Power•New Haven, IN

About The Position

Takes a lead role and oversees work performed by contractors on AEP electrical facilities. Provides leadership and support as needed with the Contract Coordination Group. This role involves inspecting and accepting or rejecting contractor work for compliance to safety, design and construction standards and construction quality. The goal is to ensure contracted construction projects flow smoothly, resolve customer concerns, document construction events to protect AEP's interest from future claims, and ensure contractor invoices are accurate, complete, and reasonable. Feedback on contractor performance is provided to Contract Administration for future contracting activities, and the acceptability of contractor's work is certified for invoice approval and payment. Additional duties include supporting IFR job inspections and documenting any design changes that are needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Thorough knowledge of distribution work processes, procedures and safety standards.
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in distribution work processes, procedures and safety standards or equivalent related experience (to include previous supervisory experience), including good working knowledge of distribution operations activities.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving safety record.

Nice To Haves

two year' technical degree or 5 yrs distribution construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership support to assist the Contract and Internal Coordination Supervisor with job coordination/planning, safety, crew critique, employee development, or other tasks as needed.
Inspect and accept or reject contractor work for compliance to safety, design and construction standards and construction quality.
Assure contracted construction projects flow smoothly.
Resolve customer's concerns associated with work performed by contractors.
Document construction events to protect AEP's interest from future claims.
Assure contractor invoices are accurate, complete and reasonable.
Provide feedback concerning contractor performance to Contract Administration for use in future contracting activities.
Certify acceptability of contractor's work for invoice approval and payment.
Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Help support IFR job inspections and document any design changes that are needed.