Distribution System Inspector Senior - Principal

American Electric Power•Elkhart, IN

3d•$87,633 - $128,689

About The Position

The Distribution System Inspector takes a lead role overseeing contractor work on AEP electrical facilities and provides leadership and support within the Contract Coordination Group. The position is posted at multiple grade levels; the stated minimum qualifications apply to the Senior level, with increased educational, skill, or experience requirements for the Principal level. The Principal level is the top step in the job family and is typically reserved for proven leaders who can manage multiple duties and responsibilities. The position supports coordination and planning, safety, crew critique, and employee development. It inspects contractor work for compliance with safety, design, construction standards, and quality requirements; helps projects proceed smoothly; addresses customer concerns; documents construction events to protect AEP from future claims; reviews invoices; provides contractor-performance feedback; and certifies work for invoice approval and payment. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED plus a two-year technical degree, or five years of distribution construction experience (listed as preferred).
Thorough knowledge of distribution work processes, procedures, and safety standards.
At least two years of experience as a Distribution System Inspector or equivalent related experience.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving safety record.

Nice To Haves

A two-year technical degree or five years of distribution construction experience.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership support to the Contract Coordination Supervisor with job coordination and planning, safety, crew critique, employee development, or other tasks as needed.
Inspect contractor work and accept or reject it based on compliance with safety, design and construction standards, and construction quality.
Help ensure contracted construction projects flow smoothly.
Resolve customer concerns associated with contractor work.
Document construction events to protect AEP's interests from future claims.
Ensure contractor invoices are accurate, complete, and reasonable.
Provide contractor-performance feedback to Contract Administration for use in future contracting activities.
Certify contractor work as acceptable for invoice approval and payment.
Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned.