Substation Construction Inspector

Southern Company•Forest Park, GA

7d•Remote

About The Position

Plan, coordinate, monitor and inspect construction activities performed by contract personnel for Georgia Power Company transmission capital projects. Attend meetings held by project management to obtain information and scope of projects assigned to contract personnel. Work with Construction Supervisors, Design, Transmission Maintenance Centers, System Operations, Generation, Procurement, and Project Management groups to ensure projects are completed on schedule. Provide regular feedback and updates to Construction Field Manager regarding work status and job performance of contract personnel. Perform Quality Value Assessments (QVA) on contract personnel to ensure quality performance. This position will not give work direction to contract personnel but will be responsible for ensuring the work accomplished by contract personnel meets all construction standards and specifications set forth by Georgia Power Company. Position has statewide responsibilities and frequent overnight travel within the state of Georgia is required. Position may require after-hours commitment to fulfill job responsibilities during normal work week and occasional weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Understanding of safety guidelines, bulletins and rules
Know differences in Georgia Power Company Safety Guidelines and Contractor Safety Guidelines
Knowledge of Transmission Substation Construction methods, practices, techniques and equipment utilized
Comprehension of Southern Company Standards and Specifications, and the ability to effectively communicate these plans
Knowledge of the Georgia Integrated Transmission System Electric Operating Procedure (i.e. “Redbook”)
Effective oral and written communication skills
Good decisions making abilities for the responsibility of this position
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships
Competent computer skills with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word use will be required
Ability to multitask and manage multiple deadlines
Willingness to take personal responsibility for projects and assignments
Safety must take precedence over all other requirements
Exhibit Safety Excellence behaviors
Knowledge of and utilize HP tools
Demonstrate Southern Style
Have a positive attitude, be a team player and have a strong customer focus
Must be self-motivated and able to motivate others with a proven record of responsible behaviors.
Must have at least one year of verifiable driving experience as a licensed driver (Must hold a valid driver’s license for the class vehicle to be operated. Driving permits are not typically considered a valid driver’s license).
Must have no revocation of driving privileges within the 36 months prior to application, no convictions of major traffic violations (DUI, hit and run, reckless driving, etc.) within the 12 months prior to application, or any pending charges for a major traffic violation at the time of application.
Must consent to a continuous monitoring of your Motor Vehicle Record

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 10 years of Substation Construction experience
Prior leadership and project oversight experience

Responsibilities

Daily observe and ensure contract crews perform safely
Monitor activities of multiple contract crews on capital projects
Report status of projects back to Construction Field Manager
Attend meetings held by project management to obtain information and scope of projects assigned to contract personnel
Work with Substation Design, Transmission Maintenance Centers, System Operations and Generation, Supply Chain, and Project Management
Maintain administrative requirements of the Inspector position (Daily Logs, Project Conditions Report, timekeeping, expense reports, engineering reviews, final inspections and QVA’s)
Verify materials are accounted for and installed correctly by contract personnel
Ensure documentation of work authorizations and contractor time via CATEE
Assist with scheduling and material deliveries needed for contractor to successfully complete project
Must be available to work assigned storm duty, which could include evenings, weekends, holidays and overnight travel
Ensure projects are completed safely and workmanship is of the highest quality
Monitor crews that resources are being used efficiently, i.e. equipment and workforce
Available for overtime when required