OSP Inspector

NRTC•Duluth, MN

About The Position

NRTC is Member Driven and Technology Focused – providing solutions that help our 1,500 electric and telephone members bring all the advantages of today’s evolving technology to rural America. NRTC’s solutions are developed specifically to meet the needs of rural utilities and their customers, and include integrated broadband, managed services, smart grid, mobile and video solutions. We are a dynamic, growing cooperative with more than 800 employees operating out of eight office locations. JOB SUMMARY: NRTC Broadband Solutions is looking for OSP Inspector to join our growing team. The NRTC Broadband Solutions OSP Inspector is responsible for ensuring that units placed by contractors are placed and recorded accurately as according to the design plans. The position requires working outside in all types of weather (extreme cold, heat, wind). ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Ability to follow OSHA/State/Local Safety Standards Record daily activities in construction inspector journal Identify unsafe actions performed by contractor, record/report to crew Supervisor Provide guidance on engineered construction prints Generate As-Built records, by hand or digital format Identify and record deficiencies Effectively communicate corrective actions to subcontractor Effectively communicate with lessor experienced inspectors Review/Correct traffic control patterns, signs, flagmen Understanding of required PPE As-Builts Record units placed Record deviations from engineered plans Record pertinent notes as related to construction events · Deficiencies Recognize, record and report deficiencies to construction supervisor Inspection of deficiencies reported to be complete Subcontractor Communication Communicate verbally and in writing, necessary corrective actions and provide potential resolutions to avoid similar situations in the future Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Generally, 1-3 related years of experience
Specialized training includes construction experience or OSP engineering
Computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office & SmartSheet products
Excellent interpersonal skills and verbal communications skills.
Strong command of RUS construction standards
Above average skills in verbal communication
Demonstrated ability to work outside in all weather conditions
Ability to interact in a positive manner with internal and external customers.
Ability to travel as required.

Responsibilities

Ability to follow OSHA/State/Local Safety Standards
Record daily activities in construction inspector journal
Identify unsafe actions performed by contractor, record/report to crew Supervisor
Provide guidance on engineered construction prints
Generate As-Built records, by hand or digital format
Identify and record deficiencies
Effectively communicate corrective actions to subcontractor
Effectively communicate with lessor experienced inspectors
Review/Correct traffic control patterns, signs, flagmen
Understanding of required PPE
Record units placed
Record deviations from engineered plans
Record pertinent notes as related to construction events
Recognize, record and report deficiencies to construction supervisor
Inspection of deficiencies reported to be complete
Communicate verbally and in writing, necessary corrective actions and provide potential resolutions to avoid similar situations in the future
Other related duties as assigned