Senior Construction Inspector (Civil/Mechanical)

Orange County Sanitation District • Huntington Beach, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, inspects highly complex plant and collection facilities construction work performed by contractors to ensure contractual compliance with plans, specifications, codes, regulations, and OC San and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety requirements. Serves as an advisor to contractors, project teams, management, and staff in area of specialty and on OC San construction inspection and workplace safety requirements and standards. Coordinates with project managers and engineers on inspection activities. Performs basic research and completes special projects. Specifically, this Senior Construction Inspector inspects construction of highly complex collection, Treatment Plant and Pump Station facilities construction work performed by contractors to ensure OC San compliance with plans, specifications, codes, regulations and OC San and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety requirements. Coordinates construction requirements with OC San process control and safety requirements. Performs research for and completes special projects. Exercises technical and functional direction and provides training and guidance to lower-level construction inspection staff as assigned. This Senior Construction Inspector will participate in assigned design projects and demonstrate an ability to effectively identify and correct constructability and quality control errors in the project documents and follow through on lessons learned to initiate corrective actions. Other duties will include maintaining files of all daily construction related reports such as daily inspection reports, field test results, field change orders, extra work requests, and photo logs. In addition, the successful candidate will provide technical input and support to project management on change orders, pay estimates, design and submittal review, as well as maintain inspection copies of as-built drawings, as required by Quality Assurance measures of the Engineering Department. The successful candidate will inspect all types and phases of construction in the sewer Collections system, and Treatment Plant work including trunk lines, siphons, force mains, cured in place piping, pipe jacking, tunnels, micro-tunnels, reinforced concrete, masonry, coatings, wood and structural steel framing, piping and mechanical systems, linings and architectural finishes, pump stations, earthwork and paving. The selected candidate will also attend meetings, schedule start-ups, shutdowns, and tie-ins of facilities with contractors and Operations and Maintenance, evaluate contractors’ methods, and witness required tests.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. supplemented by specialized training or coursework in engineering technology, construction inspection or a related field.
• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible work experience performing construction inspections on large public works projects.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of certifications from ACI (Concrete Technician Grade 1), ACIA (Division 4), APWA (CPII), International Code Council (Building, Plumbing, and Mechanical), NASSCO ITCP Certification (manhole rehabilitation, cure in place pipe) NACE CIP (1, 2, or 3), American Welding Society, are desired.
• Experience and knowledge of in-process inspection protocol (mechanical piping, coatings, welding, reinforced concrete and vitrified clay pipe, valves, etc.) and sewage treatment process equipment (pumps, blowers, package equipment, etc.)
• Ability to work well alone and in a team environment, communicate effectively with staff, agency stakeholders, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Inspects highly complex plant and collection facilities construction work performed by contractors to ensure contractual compliance with plans, specifications, codes, regulations, and OC San and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety requirements.
• Serves as an advisor to contractors, project teams, management, and staff in area of specialty and on OC San construction inspection and workplace safety requirements and standards.
• Coordinates with project managers and engineers on inspection activities.
• Performs basic research and completes special projects.
• Inspects construction of highly complex collection, Treatment Plant and Pump Station facilities construction work performed by contractors to ensure OC San compliance with plans, specifications, codes, regulations and OC San and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety requirements.
• Coordinates construction requirements with OC San process control and safety requirements.
• Performs research for and completes special projects.
• Exercises technical and functional direction and provides training and guidance to lower-level construction inspection staff as assigned.
• Participates in assigned design projects and demonstrates an ability to effectively identify and correct constructability and quality control errors in the project documents and follow through on lessons learned to initiate corrective actions.
• Maintains files of all daily construction related reports such as daily inspection reports, field test results, field change orders, extra work requests, and photo logs.
• Provides technical input and support to project management on change orders, pay estimates, design and submittal review.
• Maintains inspection copies of as-built drawings, as required by Quality Assurance measures of the Engineering Department.
• Inspects all types and phases of construction in the sewer Collections system, and Treatment Plant work including trunk lines, siphons, force mains, cured in place piping, pipe jacking, tunnels, micro-tunnels, reinforced concrete, masonry, coatings, wood and structural steel framing, piping and mechanical systems, linings and architectural finishes, pump stations, earthwork and paving.
• Attends meetings, schedules start-ups, shutdowns, and tie-ins of facilities with contractors and Operations and Maintenance.
• Evaluates contractors’ methods.
• Witnesses required tests.

Benefits

• Core Values form the framework of our organization and reinforce our professional work ethic. If the following values ring true with you, we'd love to invite you to explore our career opportunities further. Integrity, Inclusion, Honesty, and Respect We aspire to the highest degree of integrity, inclusion, honesty, and respect in our interaction with each other, our suppliers, our customers, and our community. We strive to demonstrate these values in our actions, commitments, and service. Leadership, Teamwork, and Problem Solving We lead by example, acknowledging the value of our resources and using them wisely to achieve our mission. We strive to reach OC San goals through cooperative efforts and collaboration with each other and our constituencies. We work to solve problems in a creative, cost-effective, and safe manner, and we acknowledge team and individual efforts. Customer Service, Transparency, and Accountability We are committed to acting in a timely, accurate, accessible, and transparent manner through excellent customer service. We are committed to act in the best interest of our internal and external stakeholders. Resiliency, Innovation, and Learning We continuously develop ourselves, enhancing our talents, skills, and abilities. We recognize that only through personal growth and development will we progress as an agency and as individuals. Safety We are committed to providing a safe work environment. We will demonstrate leadership, promote individual accountability, and participate actively in the advancement of our health and safety practices.

What This Job Offers

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