Line Inspector

Southern Company • Forest Park, GA

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About The Position

The Line Inspector plans, coordinates, monitors, and inspects transmission line construction performed by contract personnel for Georgia Power Company transmission capital projects. The position works with Line Construction Field Managers and internal groups to help ensure projects are completed on schedule, meet construction standards and specifications, and remain within applicable budget and contract requirements. The inspector provides project-status and contractor-performance updates, audits contractor timesheets, verifies materials and documentation, and performs Quality Value Assessments through daily logs submitted via Mobi. The role does not provide work direction to contractor personnel.

This statewide position requires frequent overnight travel within Georgia, with travel expected approximately 85% of the time and no regional assignments. After-hours work may be needed during the normal work week, and occasional weekends are required. The inspector 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-history and license requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 7 years of Transmission Line Construction experience.
• Knowledge of transmission line construction practices, techniques, equipment, and installation practices, including poles, towers, wire stringing, anchors and guys, foundations, switches, and structure grounding.
• Extensive knowledge of Georgia Power line construction practices, the Georgia Integrated Transmission System Electric Operating Procedure (Redbook), single lines, and clearance points.
• Knowledge of Georgia Power safety and health policies, safe work practices and procedures, and System Operating Procedures.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to facilitate meetings and build trusting relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Ability to read, comprehend, interpret, and communicate plans, specifications, and other documents.
• Ability to make sound decisions within the role’s responsibilities and to manage multiple projects, schedules, work plans, budgets, and conflicting deadlines.
• Strong project-management, analytical, technical problem-solving, leadership, teamwork, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to use electronic devices daily and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word, with the ability to learn job-specific applications.
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships, take personal ownership, and produce results without direct supervision.
• Willingness to hold others accountable as outlined in contracts and knowledge of contract administration.
• Understanding of energized work practices and of distribution and substation construction and maintenance as they relate to transmission line project planning.
• Commitment to safety excellence, ethical behavior, Georgia Power’s values, customer focus, inclusion, quality, initiative, 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 a major traffic violation within the 12 months before application; and no pending major traffic-violation charges at application. Consent to continuous monitoring of the Motor Vehicle Record is required.

Nice To Haves

• Project oversight experience.
• Knowledge of the Georgia Integrated Transmission System (ITS).
• Proficiency as a mentor or trainer.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and inspect activities of multiple contract personnel working on transmission capital projects.
• Report project status and contractor job performance to the Line Construction Field Manager.
• Verify project materials are correct, quantities are accounted for, and materials are installed according to specifications.
• Ensure contractor time documentation is submitted accurately and on time for payment, including auditing project timesheets weekly.
• Perform Quality Value Assessments (QVA) of contract personnel to assess work quality and adherence to contracts, including daily log submissions via Mobi.
• Ensure work performed by contractors meets Georgia Power Company construction standards and specifications without directing the contractors’ work.
• Distinguish between Georgia Power Company safety rules and contractor safety rules.
• Assist with scheduling and timely delivery of materials needed to complete projects on time and on or under budget.
• Coordinate with project management, field managers, line design, transmission maintenance centers, system operations, generation, distribution, and procurement.
• Attend project-management meetings to obtain information and scope for assigned projects.
• Perform assigned storm duty, potentially including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight travel.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees.
• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.
• The position may be eligible for additional compensation through an incentive program, subject to the applicable plan terms and conditions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED