Underground Field Inspector B6

natgridProd•Town of Hempstead, NY

About The Position

The Underground Field Inspector is responsible for routines associated with replacing paving removed for maintenance and construction work. The role also handles field inspection and coordination for customer-service installations and related work, including inspecting job sites, determining field conditions, obtaining permits, checking contractor work against company standards, handling correspondence and complaints, and reviewing contractor bills for accuracy. The inspector uses records, plans, and field inspections to identify points of interference between public property and company facilities and performs mark-outs. The position recommends changes and maintains contact with public authorities, builders, and contractors regarding requirements and complaints. It also plans work, maintains records, and dispatches crews for PSC programs such as detection surveys and trunk-main inspections. Additional duties include making minor repairs to instruments and tools; inspecting contractor crews performing limited construction; using pressure recorders and other instruments; checking work orders for material availability and for the completeness and accuracy of completed paperwork and sketches; preparing, designing, and estimating gas facilities as directed; and maintaining office maps. Gas-facility work may include load-demand analysis, equipment requirements, estimates, sketches, permit applications, and conflict resolution. The position also includes inside field-inspection responsibilities using aerial technology for customer contract review.

Requirements

Ability to read and write English and comprehend information well enough to transfer it from one record to another.
Ability to maintain files and logs, plot graphs, and use basic grammar, spelling, composition, and business writing.
High school education.
At least one college-level course in each of mathematics, drafting, engineering, and physics, taken through an accredited college or university and meeting the stated course and National Grid tuition-reimbursement criteria, subject to departmental review and Local 1049 consultation.
Valid New York State driver's license and successful completion of a company driving test.
Safe driving history meeting National Grid's Safe Driver policy.
Pass the field assessment.
Ability to work overtime in accordance with departmental requirements and participate in the Company's Emergency Restoration Program as required.
Participation in federally mandated drug-testing programs before selection, randomly throughout the year, after an accident, and for reasonable cause.
Ability to work without current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience is recommended.
Instructor-led college courses are preferred; online courses may be acceptable when an instructor assigns and reviews coursework.
Semester-long courses are preferred; self-paced online courses may be acceptable.
Courses worth at least 3 credits or credit hours are preferred, subject to departmental review where they do not meet this threshold.
Incumbents who demonstrate satisfactory performance for one year in this classification and complete an AAS degree in Electrical or Mechanical, an AS degree in Engineering Science, or a college equivalent are eligible for promotion to Underground Field Inspector Grade 7.

Responsibilities

Replace paving removed for maintenance and construction work.
Handle field inspection and coordination for customer-service installations and associated work.
Inspect job sites, determine field conditions, obtain permits, and check contractor crews' work against company standards.
Handle correspondence, clerical work, and complaints related to assigned work, and check contractors' bills for accuracy.
Use records, plans, and field inspection to identify interference between public property and company facilities, and perform mark-outs.
Recommend changes and maintain contact with public authorities, builders, and contractors regarding complaints and requirements.
Plan work, maintain records, and dispatch crews for PSC programs such as detection surveys and trunk-main inspections.
Make minor repairs to instruments and tools.
Inspect contractor crews performing limited construction work.
Use pressure recorders and other instruments needed for the work.
Check work orders for material availability and, after completion, verify the completeness and accuracy of papers and sketches.
Prepare, design, and estimate gas facilities as directed, including possible load-demand analysis, equipment requirements, estimates, sketches, permit applications, and resolution of conflicts.
Maintain office maps.
Perform inside field-inspection responsibilities using aerial technology for customer contract review.