Construction Inspector Senior

This job posting will remain open until 11:59 p.m. on the date listed below.

We deliver affordable, reliable ELECTRICITY, with a focus on EFFICIENCY and a commitment to ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP. We are dedicated to ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, providing resources and supporting economic growth. Our EMPLOYEES are our greatest asset in meeting our mission to be an Oklahoma Agency of Excellence. 

Position Overview

This is a non-exempt position performing inspection and construction
oversight duties for the Engineering Department of the Grand River Dam
Authority as assigned by the Sr. Manager, T&D Engineering.

Supervision Received:

Reports directly to the Senior Project Manager. Works in conjunction
with other engineering staff for technical resources.

Supervised Personnel:

Normally does not supervise personnel. May assume specific temporary
supervisory duties for certain project functions and/or training
duties

Essential job functions include, but are not limited
to:

• Inspects and/or verifies work of outside contractors concerning
  substation and/or transmission line construction projects.

• Maintains records of contractor progress on assigned projects.
  Verifies contractor pay estimates based upon project completion
  levels.

• Coordinates switching and line sectionalizing with GRDA dispatch
  center for contractor work.

• Creates, organizes, and maintains records for assigned areas.
  Maintains records for completion of as-built drawings on assigned
  projects.

• Assists in coordination of construction activities with
  landowners, contractors, and GRDA personnel.

• Assists the Engineering Team in designs of substation and
  transmission projects with opinions on constructability as
  requested.

• Assists in obtaining & verification of easements for
  substation and transmission projects.

• Field checks easements to verify placement of equipment and
  encroachments. May be required to research easements to determine
  validity.

• May assist in creating specifications, reviewing bid documents,
  and evaluation of bids received.

• Assists in troubleshooting and provides technical advice during
  repair activities.

• After-hours work may be required under normal and system
  emergency conditions.

• Assists in preparation and upkeep of construction standards for
  transmission lines and substations.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualities:

• Must have a working knowledge of electric utility equipment,
  materials, and construction practices involved in building and
  maintaining transmission lines and substations.

• Functional competency with personal computers; prefer experience
  with Excel and Word.

• Must be capable of methodical analysis of technical
  problems.

• Familiarity with lockout tag-out (clearance) procedures.

• Must be familiar with safety practices involved in working around
  energized high voltage equipment within substations, distribution
  systems, and customer electrical systems.

• Must be comfortable dealing with customers and contractors in a
  one-on-one atmosphere and have demonstrated good communications
  skills.

Education, Training, Experience:

• High school education or GED.

• Journeyman level of experience as an electric utility lineman or
  in a substation maintenance or relay technician position.

• Minimum of four years experience in line and/or substation
  construction.

• Prefer applicant who has had working experience in an electric
  utility environment in and around high voltage equipment.

Certificates, Registrations, Licenses:

• Valid Oklahoma driver’s license, or the ability to convert within
  30 days for those with an out of state driver’s license that are an
  Oklahoma resident.

Physical/Mental Requirements & Working
Conditions:

• Must be able to walk, climb stairs, and work from ladders and
  elevated platforms. Must not have a fear of heights, confined spaces, or
  working around high voltage equipment.

• Ability to lift, move, and carry weights of up to 50 lb. on an
  irregular basis.

• Must possess mental, visual, and auditory acuity for attention to
  visual and auditory detail. Manual dexterity is required for the
  operation of test equipment, tools, and computers.

• Work is performed mainly outdoors in all types of
  weather.

• Emergency work may be performed outdoors and/or indoors in a high
  noise/high temperature environment with possible work in confined
  spaces.

• Emergency repair assistance work may be required during inclement
  weather and at any time in any season.

Other information:

• Position is located at the Transmission headquarters near Pryor,
  Oklahoma. Specific work sites and substation locations exist throughout
  the northeastern quarter of Oklahoma and/or other locations, as
  assigned.

• Compensation will be commensurate with experience and
  qualifications

• Highly competitive benefits package

If you’re passionate about growth, teamwork, and making an impact, you’ll love building your career with us.