Inspector II - Substation

Inspector - Substation Construction - Switchboard Wiring

Location: Reports out of Forest Park, GA - however successful candidate can live anywhere in the state of Georgia

Position Level: Non-Exempt Levels 8-9

JOB SUMMARY

Plan, coordinate, monitor and inspect control wiring activities performed by contract personnel for GPC transmission capital projects. Attend meetings held by project management to obtain information and scope of projects assigned to contract personnel. Work with Substation Construction Field Managers, Substation Inspectors, Substation Control Engineering & Design, Transmission Maintenance Centers, System Operations,

 Generation, Procurement, Project Management, and Physical Construction groups to ensure projects are completed on schedule. Provide day-to-day feedback and

 updates to the switchboard 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 (at least 85% of the time) within the state of Georgia is required. Position may require after-hour commitment

 to fulfill job responsibilities during normal work week and occasional weekends.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience Requirements:

• Switchboard Wiring experience

• Minimum of 10 years of Switchboard Wiring experience is preferred

• Leadership abilities demonstrated and project oversight experience is preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Read and understand electrical diagrams required

• In-depth knowledge of substation control wiring and installation work (relay panels, breakers, transformers, control houses)

• Understanding of SCS and Ga. Power's electrical control wiring design standards

• Knowledge of Transmission Substation Construction methods, practices, techniques and equipment utilized

• Knowledge of the Georgia ITS Electric Operating Procedure (i.e. “Redbook”)

• Knowledge of OSHA and substation construction safety work practices required

• Effective oral and written communication skills 

• Good decisions making abilities for the responsibility of this position

• Competent computer skills with Outlook, Excel, Word. I-Pad use will be required

• Ability to multitask and manage multiple deadlines

• Willingness to take personal responsibility for projects and assignments

Behavioral Attributes:

• Demonstrate commitment to Safety Excellence and “Our Values”

• Knowledge of and utilize HP tools

• Builds positive relationships with workgroup and customers

• Have a positive attitude, be a team player and have a strong customer focus

• Must be self-motivated with a proven record of responsible behaviors.

Job Responsibilities:

• Attend meetings held by project management to obtain information and scope of projects assigned to contract personnel

• Maintain administrative requirements of the Inspector position (Daily Logs, Project Conditions Report, Time Keeping, Expense Reports, Engineering Reviews, Final Inspections and QVA’s)

• Verify materials are accounted for and installed correctly by contract personnel

• 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 activities of multiple contract personnel on capital projects

• Report on status of projects back to construction field manager

• Ensure documentation of time is correct when submitted for payment

• Distinguish differences between GPC and contractor safety rules

• Perform NESC inspections as they pertain to switchboard and construction

Out of Town travel:

• Yes, minimally 85% of the time

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