Construction Inspector 2 Transmission (Onsite)

Construction Inspector 2 Transmission (Onsite)
Our client, a leading Pacific Northwest utility provider committed to public service and environmental preservation, is looking for a Construction Inspector 2 Transmission for their Vancouver, WA location. This position is assigned to the Facilities Construction & Quality Assurance (TFHQ) work group. The Construction Inspector/Representative will perform quality assurance inspection services on projects that vary in nature and may include high voltage transmission, substation, fiber optic, telecommunication, and non-electric facility work. Project duration may extend up to several months and may require up to 95% travel and work in distant and isolated locations throughout the service area of Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, northern California and western Wyoming. Note: The Construction Inspector will observe and report conditions and performance to the COR/other federal personnel but will not be responsible for accepting work. Responsibilities are limited to testing, observing, reporting and providing input and information to the COR/other federal personnel. This onsite position is a one-year renewable contract that includes employee benefits! If you think you d be a good fit, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities for Construction Inspector 2 Transmission:

• Work interactively with other Construction Control Representatives, Construction Managers, COs, CORs, Quality Assurance Representatives (QARs), Program Managers, Project Managers, Design Engineers, Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), Acquisition Analysts, Environmental personnel, Regional Natural Resource Specialists, Realty Specialists, Estimators, Regional Representatives and others within and outside to verify that work is within scope, meets minimum requirements, and negotiated interests as detailed in applicable, associated contracts / scopes of work (SOWs).
• Perform quality assurance services designated by the Construction Manager, which include:
  • Review requests for information (RFI) to provide technical information contained within the Contract Documents for incorporation into the RFI response.
  • Coordinate responses for identified landowner issues and work with state and local agencies as the site liaison to facilitate communication and compliance (e.g., cultural/tribal monitors, DNR, ODFW, ODF, BOR, USACE, fire jurisdictions, etc.).
• Prior to each Definable Feature of Work (DFOW) activity, review the contractor's Task Hazard Analysis; verify there are appropriate safety barriers.
• Review contractor Daily Report for completeness and accuracy before vendor submission to Procore (submitted electronically via the CAIS or Form 6410.11e).
• Complete Daily Field Report and submit to the COR (submitted electronically via the CAIS Form 6410.11e) daily or at the discretion of the COR.
• When field modifications are required to the contract, work with COR and contractor to complete the Modification of Contract (submitted electronically via the CAIS Form 4220.06e).

Material Monitoring (for Procure Construct (PC) and Engineer Procure Construct (EPC) contracts):

• Monitor activities and the contractor s quality control plan to verify it is followed; promptly alert COR / CO if non-conformance concerns arise.

Safety/Hazard Prevention:

• Inspectors are authorized to halt a work activity for imminent dangers that may result in personal injury or property damage.

Requirements/Qualification for Construction Inspector 2 Transmission:

• A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
• A bachelor s degree in any field is preferred.
  • With a degree, 5 years of previous work-related skill, knowledge or experience in construction is required.
  • Without a degree, 9 years of previous work-related skill, knowledge or experience in construction is required.
• Experience should be directly related to Building Construction, Building Inspection, and Site civil construction inspection.
  • Knowledge of requirements associated with OSHA 1910.269.
  • Technical experience that has provided a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional applications of engineering techniques related to the field of construction.
  • Experience demonstrating a solid understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to different branches of engineering.
  • Ability to use computer, camera, telephone, and VHF radio in the field.
• Demonstrated experience with the following:
  • Safety Standards
  • Electrical Principles
  • Grounding Principles and Ground Potential Rise hazards
  • Rigging
  • Load Securement (DOT)
  • Erosion Sediment Control
  • Spill Prevention Control and Counter Measures (SPCC)
  • Identifying confined space hazards
  • Identifying exposed live parts from other parts of electric equipment
  • Identifying nominal voltage of exposed live parts
  • Identifying minimum approach distances corresponding to the voltages
  • Identifying proper use of the special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment, insulating and shielding materials, and insulated tools for working on or near exposed energized parts of electric equipment
• Reading and interpreting Contracts, Construction Drawings and Specifications.

**We are unable to accommodate corp. to corp. candidates**
About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc: Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who not only recognize the importance of representation, but actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about who they hire.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
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