Field Inspector Distribution (Electric)

TECO Energy•Tampa, FL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for coordinating and inspecting underground mainline and residential services installed by outside contractors. Verify Distribution Design Technician designs for underground construction work requests to ensure that materials, drawings, and installation methods are accurate. Issue work to contractors based on job readiness and schedule provided by Construction Management. Monitor contractor performance and assist in project oversight with an emphasis on safety, quality, cost, and schedule.

Requirements

Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED
Valid Florida driver’s license and safe driving record
Minimum of two years of experience in electric distribution operations or in the electric distribution construction environment
Experience dealing with customers and/or contractors
Knowledge of TEC General Rules and Specification or equivalent
Must have good communication and organization skills to meet deadlines and work in a fast paced environment
Must be able to handle urgent construction and customer issues in the field under minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

Associates Degree; may be accepted in lieu of 1 year of experience
Mainline and service installation experience
Experience as a Distribution Design Technician, Lineworker / Apprentice Lineworker, or work-related experience in conduit construction
WorkPro and GIS
Ability to read and understand construction prints and interpret GIS data

Responsibilities

Ensure Lateral underground (LUG) work assigned to contractors meets the expectations set forth by Construction Management and Distribution Design.
Participate in pre-construction meetings with Tampa Electric team members, contractors, and customers to provide input and feedback for new underground construction projects.
Perform job-site inspections to ensure contractors comply with TEC’s Safe work practices and specifications.
Resolve underground mainline issues with Distribution Design Technicians, contractors, and customers to prevent delays that may affect in-service dates (25%)
Work closely with Field Construction Supervisors and participate in job-site pre-inspections to ensure that customers are ready for their UG service to be installed by contractors and follow the SESR (Standard Electrical Service Requirements).
Resolve UG service issues with Distribution Design Technicians, contractors, and customers to prevent delays that may affect in-service dates. (25%)
WorkPro reconciliation in areas of responsibility, which includes all related costs for materials, labor, and other resources.
Processes and coordinates material orders for “on-site” contractors with the appropriate Storeroom. (10%)
Responsible for the review and approval of mainline contractor invoices. Ensure amounts of material used match amounts of materials issued. Ensure that hourly or unexpected costs are legitimate for each project. (10%)
Complete 500 and 600 level WorkPro requirements as field tasks are completed so that jobs can properly progress through the system.
Disapprove 500 and 600 level WorkPro requirements and enter supporting remarks in WorkPro. (20%)
Periodically backup other Field Construction team members. (10%)