Line Inspector

Southern Company•Forest Park, GA

About The Position

The Line Inspector plans, coordinates, monitors, and inspects transmission line construction work performed by contractors on Georgia Power Company transmission capital projects. The role attends project-management meetings to understand project scope and works with Line Construction Field Managers and other internal groups to help complete projects on schedule. It provides regular work-status and contractor-performance updates, audits contractor timesheets weekly, and performs Quality Value Assessments using daily log submissions via Mobi. The position does not direct contractors’ work but ensures completed work meets Georgia Power Company construction standards and specifications. The role has statewide responsibilities and requires extensive travel—listed as 85%—including frequent overnight travel within Georgia. After-hours work during the normal work week and occasional weekends may be required. The employee must also be available for assigned storm duty, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight travel. Use of a Georgia Power fleet vehicle is required, subject to driving-eligibility requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 7 years of transmission line construction experience.
Knowledge of transmission line construction practices, techniques, equipment, and installation, including poles, towers, wire stringing, anchors and guys, foundations, switches, and structure grounding.
Extensive knowledge of the Georgia Integrated Transmission System Electric Operating Procedure (Redbook), single lines, and clearance points.
Knowledge of Georgia Power line-construction work practices, safety and health policies, safe work practices and procedures, and System Operating Procedures.
Understanding of energized work practices.
Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to facilitate meetings and build and maintain trusting relationships.
Ability to read, comprehend, interpret, and communicate plans, specifications, and other documents.
Ability to make sound decisions, multitask, manage conflicting deadlines, and take personal responsibility for projects and assignments.
Ability to hold others accountable as outlined in contracts.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships and contribute to teamwork and collaboration.
Strong project-management skills, including the ability to develop and manage multiple project schedules, work plans, and budgets.
Demonstrated leadership on projects involving multiple work groups and departments, including the ability to foster teamwork and resolve conflicts.
Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills to evaluate progress and risks, assess alternatives, and determine viable solutions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word, and ability to learn job-specific applications.
Comfort using electronic devices daily to perform job duties.
Ability to work independently and produce results without direct supervision.
Commitment to safety excellence, ethical behavior, quality craftsmanship, attention to detail, and following processes and procedures.
At least one year of verifiable driving experience and a valid driver’s license for the class of fleet vehicle operated.
No revocation of driving privileges within the 36 months before application; no conviction of major traffic violations within the 12 months before application; and no pending major traffic violation charges at application time.
Consent to continuous monitoring of the Motor Vehicle Record.

Nice To Haves

Project oversight experience.
Knowledge of the Georgia Integrated Transmission System (ITS).
Understanding of distribution and substation construction and maintenance as they relate to transmission line construction project planning.
Experience with contract administration.
Proficiency as a mentor or trainer.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, monitor, and inspect contractor-performed transmission line construction activities on capital projects.
Attend project-management meetings to obtain project information and understand the scope assigned to contractors.
Coordinate with Line Construction Field Managers, Line Design, Transmission Maintenance Centers, System Operations, Generation, Distribution, Procurement, and Project Management to support on-schedule completion.
Provide regular feedback and project-status updates to area Line Construction Field Managers.
Audit contractor line-crew timesheets weekly to verify billable time and equipment.
Perform Quality Value Assessments (QVA) and review daily logs submitted via Mobi to assess quality and contract adherence.
Ensure contractor work meets Georgia Power Company construction standards and specifications without directing contractor work.
Monitor activities of multiple contract personnel on capital projects and report project status to the Line Construction Field Manager.
Verify project materials, quantities, and installation against specifications.
Ensure work-time documentation is submitted correctly, accurately, and on time for payment.
Distinguish between Georgia Power Company and contractor safety rules.
Assist with scheduling and timely material deliveries so contractors can complete projects on time and on or under budget.
Be available for assigned storm duty, including possible evening, weekend, holiday, and overnight work.