Substation Construction Inspector

JOB SUMMARY

Plan, coordinate, monitor and inspect construction activities performed by contract personnel for Georgia Power Company transmission capital projects. Attend meetings held by project management to obtain information and scope of projects assigned to contract personnel. Work with Construction Supervisors, Design, Transmission Maintenance Centers, System Operations, Generation, Procurement, and Project Management groups to ensure projects are completed on schedule. Provide regular feedback and updates to 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 within the state of Georgia is required. Position may require after-hours commitment to fulfill job responsibilities during normal work week and occasional weekends.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of Substation Construction experience (preferred)
• Prior leadership and project oversight experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Understanding of safety guidelines, bulletins and rules
• Know differences in Georgia Power Company Safety Guidelines and Contractor Safety Guidelines
• Knowledge of Transmission Substation Construction methods, practices, techniques and equipment utilized 
• Comprehension of Southern Company Standards and Specifications, and the ability to effectively communicate these plans
• Knowledge of the Georgia Integrated Transmission System Electric Operating Procedure (i.e. “Redbook”)
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Good decisions making abilities for the responsibility of this position
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships
• Competent computer skills with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word use will be required
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple deadlines
• Willingness to take personal responsibility for projects and assignments

Behavioral Attributes:

• Safety must take precedence over all other requirements
• Exhibit Safety Excellence behaviors
• Knowledge of and utilize HP tools
• Demonstrate Southern Style 
• Have a positive attitude, be a team player and have a strong customer focus
• Must be self-motivated and able to motivate others with a proven record of responsible behaviors.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Daily observe and ensure contract crews perform safely
• Monitor activities of multiple contract crews on capital projects
• Report status of projects back to Construction Field Manager 

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

• Work with Substation Design, Transmission Maintenance Centers, System Operations and Generation, Supply Chain, and Project Management

• Maintain administrative requirements of the Inspector position (Daily Logs, Project Conditions Report, timekeeping, expense reports, engineering reviews, final inspections and QVA’s)

• Verify materials are accounted for and installed correctly by contract personnel 
• Ensure documentation of work authorizations and contractor time via CATEE
• 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 crews that resources are being used efficiently, i.e. equipment and workforce

• Available for overtime when required

Out of Town travel:

• Yes, up to 100% of the time

This position has been identified as a role that will require the use of a Georgia Power fleet vehicle.  The following will be required if you are selected for this position:

• Must have at least one year of verifiable driving experience as a licensed driver (Must hold a valid driver’s license for the class vehicle to be operated. Driving permits are not typically considered a valid driver’s license). 

• Must have no revocation of driving privileges within the 36 months prior to application, no convictions of major traffic violations (DUI, hit and run, reckless driving, etc.) within the 12 months prior to application, or any pending charges for a major traffic violation at the time of application.

• Must consent to a continuous monitoring of your Motor Vehicle Record