Job Description:
OSP Inspector (Outside Plant Inspector)
This position is responsible for overseeing OSP Construction activities performed by the client contractors. The OSP Inspector is responsible to ensure contractor-produced work meets or exceeds quality standards and that projects are completed per design and within the allocated budget. This position requires strong communication skills, verbal and written, as projects will need to be coordinated with State and/or local municipalities as well with other utilities or departments. The OSP Inspector ensures contractor compliance with State, local and company requirements while working within the public ROW or utility easement.
Responsibilities:
This position requires strong teamwork with the client Coordinator/Manager as well as the client OSP Engineer.
Strong knowledge of OSP Construction Standards and Practices.
Strong knowledge of OSP Unit Descriptions and SSP contract.
Strong knowledge of State, Local and Company standards for Safety.
Familiarity with permitting requirements- Work Zone Protection (WZP) and Traffic Control plans (TCP).
Project Scheduling- meet project timelines.
Project Inspections- pre and post.
Utilize JIM process as necessary.
Ensure accurate reporting- invoicing/timesheets. Ensures accurate records- asbuilts.
Attend pre-construction meetings.
Plant Damage investigation and reporting.
Required Qualifications:
Strong knowledge of substructure and conduit design REQUIRED
Minimum five years of combined Outside Plant construction and splicing experience.
Physical requirements include ability to work out of doors in inclement weather, extended driving and lifting and carrying of moderately heavy objects.
Candidates must be willing to work overtime, be on call periodically for nights and weekends and work as required to accomplish goals and objectives.
Overnight travel may occasionally be required.
Valid driver's license is required.
Worker needs reliable transportation
Typical day look like
Inspector for conduit installed by developers / VZ/FTR contractors
Field work, verifying it has been installed correctly
Documenting work, and addressing any issues
Updating systems
Substructure inspection type job
Top 3-5 must have skills, years of experience
3-5 years of experience, specific to substructure knowledge
Strong GL128, conduit, substructure work in the field
Previous inspector experience
Strong telecom experience
Technical skills and years of experience
Microsoft properties (email, excel)
Updating engineering systems
General PC knowledge
Soft skills
Good communication skills – working with engineers, construction managers, external stakeholders
Education – High school diploma/GED
Notes:
Monday – Friday, 40 hours, hours can vary
Possibility for OT, not expected, but could occur
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status