Inspector, Contracted Services Electric

Memphis Light, Gas and Water•Memphis, TN

About The Position

Inspector, Contracted Services will inspect contracted and maintenance work to ensure compliance with engineering sketches, Division specifications, contract documents and local/national codes in Electric, Gas or Water Distribution areas or Street Repair. Electric - inspect Electric Distribution system, transmission system, tree-trimming, pole reinforcement/treatment, streetlights, private outdoor lighting and facilities location. Gas - inspect gas leak surveys and the installation of polyethylene/steel gas mains and PVC electric conduit. Water - inspect the installation of water mains and associated devices. Street Repair - inspect the installation of concrete/asphalt. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Inspect contracted work and materials to ensure an adequate quantity and quality of work is achieved; notify appropriate personnel of work deficiencies and safety violations. Assist in coordinating and directing work of contracted crews. Report the status of work in progress and completed work. Investigate customer calls/complaints; take remedial action. Examine and field check engineering sketches to ensure that the contractor is adhering to Division standards; make necessary field changes. Review necessary paperwork such as time sheets, damage claims, work schedules, balance material records with compatible unit records; prepare reports. Approve field revisions to the engineering sketches with the contractor; recheck contracted practices. Keep abreast of Division standards, policies and procedures, local and national codes and construction practices. May determine if Division is justified in trimming, topping or removing certain trees; seek permission to trim trees when contractor has been given refusals. Operate Division vehicle/radio and utilization of computer hardware equipment and software applications. Perform other duties as directed.

Requirements

A valid driver's license from state of residence is required.
High School Diploma/General Education Development (GED) is required.
2 - 4 years journeyman level experience and knowledge of the Electric Distribution System or right-of-way line clearance inspection, depending on department needs is required.
Must successfully complete NIMS training within 1 year of entering job.
Must have an occupationally significant combination of: ability to apply concepts and procedures in appraising contracted tree-trimming, pole treatment and line and street light inspection; ability to apply the techniques of Electric Distribution facility inspection; spatial aptitude to visualize three-dimensional forms and relationships in blueprints; ability to apply knowledge of legal binding terminology and documentary regulations.
Subject to standing/walking for extended periods and medium lifting.
Works in the proximity of operating equipment.

Responsibilities

Inspect contracted work and materials to ensure an adequate quantity and quality of work is achieved; notify appropriate personnel of work deficiencies and safety violations.
Assist in coordinating and directing work of contracted crews.
Report the status of work in progress and completed work.
Investigate customer calls/complaints; take remedial action.
Examine and field check engineering sketches to ensure that the contractor is adhering to Division standards; make necessary field changes.
Review necessary paperwork such as time sheets, damage claims, work schedules, balance material records with compatible unit records; prepare reports.
Approve field revisions to the engineering sketches with the contractor; recheck contracted practices.
Keep abreast of Division standards, policies and procedures, local and national codes and construction practices.
May determine if Division is justified in trimming, topping or removing certain trees; seek permission to trim trees when contractor has been given refusals.
Operate Division vehicle/radio and utilization of computer hardware equipment and software applications.
Perform other duties as directed.