High Voltage Substation Inspector

WSP • Austin, TX

22d

About The Position

POWER Engineers, Member of WSP, is currently seeking a High Voltage Substation Inspector. This position will be primarily responsible for performing substation inspections. This position may be up to 100% travel. POWER will provide mobilization to and from the project. Work will be conducted in the Amarillo, Texas area and surrounding states. The High Voltage Substation Inspector's will share responsibility with the rest of the department to produce a product consistent with POWER's mission statement and culture. They are expected to support the department in achieving its goals, maintain POWER's high-quality standards, promote internal teamwork, and meet the needs of our clients.

Requirements

• The successful candidate will have 5+ years of active field experience
• Computer skills (to properly fill out daily and weekly reports)
• Capable of photo documentation with working knowledge of Word and Excel
• Travel requirement is based on project location
• Must have current and valid driver’s license
• Proficient in reading and interpreting plans and specifications and comparing with the customer or engineers’ standards
• Proficient in both verbal and written communication with the ability to communicate well with others at all levels of the organization
• Will prepare detailed reports and present to the customer in an organized, clear and concise manner each day

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of transmission line work, foundations and stringing of conductors, and transmission substations and facilities, are all strongly preferred
• This job may require you to work up to 12 hour days, 5 to 6 days a week if project requires
• Able and willing to travel and stay for a minimum of 6 weeks at a time for a project
• Must be able to work in extreme weather conditions for up to 12 hours a day
• Must be able to wear company-provided PPE for the entire shift while onsite
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs or more at any given time throughout the day
• Must be able to walk on average 3 to 5 miles per day across rough terrain and/or unlevel surfaces
• Ability to step in and out of a 3/4-ton pickup truck several times a day

Benefits

• WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
• These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees