System Inspector

Warren RECC•Bowling Green, KY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The System Inspector provides efficient and accurate field work in the evaluation of the soundness and service reliability of the Cooperative's overhead and underground distribution and transmission poles. This role involves inspecting the Cooperative's electrical facilities to ensure compliance with company standards, applicable requirements (RUS, current APPA Safety Manual, NESC, etc.), and generally accepted construction practices.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent.
Must be experienced in meeting and dealing with the public.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Products.
Must have a working knowledge of electric utility systems, the National Electrical Safety Code, Rural Utility Service Construction Standards, current edition of the APPA Safety Manual, other safety regulations, standard utility construction specifications and construction contracts, materials, and practices.
Must be proficient in the use of personal computers, operating systems, and applications such as spreadsheets, word processors, and databases.
Must be familiar with service area and able to read and interpret system maps in order to organize work and locate accounts.
Must be able to deal with members effectively.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must be able to distinguish color-coded equipment, markers, labels, maps, and safety indicators with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Makes pole inspections in accordance with approved techniques and determines whether a pole is structurally sound or should be replaced.
Inspects electrical facilities according to line inspection program guidelines, ensuring efficient and safe operation and construction consistent with Cooperative standards.
Identifies and documents dangerous conditions and reports them to the System Control Center and supervisor.
Takes inventory of joint-use attachments on Cooperative facilities and reports clearance violations or inappropriate attachments to the supervisor.
Determines appropriate action to correct violations.
Inventories new facilities and roadways with GPS equipment as assigned.
Installs guy wire markers, uncovers buried anchor eyes, and repairs broken pole ground wires.
Applies labeling on all underground enclosures to current ANSI labeling standards.
Obtains a working knowledge of RUS construction specifications, applicable portions of the National Electrical Safety Code, state and local codes and ordinances, and current Cooperative policies relative to providing service.
Obtains a working knowledge of computer-based mapping system hardware and software, and navigates to produce maps and documents associated with the line inspection program.
Promotes the use of mapping technology to other employees.
Cleans right of way and undergrowth around poles necessary to perform inspection.
Assumes responsibility for maintenance of tools, transportation, and work equipment assigned to the section.
Consults with members for permission to take Cooperative's transportation equipment onto member's property.
Reports idle services and idle primary extensions to the Field Engineering Supervisor and takes assigned action concerning these facilities.
Works according to safety rules and policies, is responsible for own safety, and reports accidents to supervisor.
Reports all meter tampering/possible theft of electricity to the district office where the tamper/theft occurs.
Complies with traffic laws, regulations, and safe practices while operating a company vehicle.
Performs other duties as may be assigned.