Job Details

Perform visual inspection of overhead and underground electrical distribution facilities and equipment in order to compile field data collection, minor work order preparation, and maintenance reports of distribution equipment. Extensive travel will be required.

Overview of Duties

• Perform various field technical services for the operation, inspection, and maintenance of electrical distribution systems including system inventories and audits, joint use management and permitting, pad-mount inspections, ground-line pole inspections, metering and apparatus services, lighting audits, etc.
• Perform field data collection utilizing laptop computer, tablet device, GPS, and other electronic devices in order to collect data for input into database software as necessary.
• Develop a working knowledge of National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), electric utility construction standards, and telephone, cable and other communication facilities.
• Operate necessary equipment to take measurements on utility poles and mid-span facilities, perform pole inspections, inspect and perform maintenance on pad-mount equipment, etc.
• Achieve weekly billable goal as defined by the project guidelines
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Communication:

Present ideas effectively in formal and informal situations. Communicate well in writing and utilize proper ethics with email and telephone communications. Keep supervisor and coworkers informed. Share complete and accurate information with others. Possess the ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing with all levels in the organization and with outside clients and agencies.

Requirements

• Education: Must have a high school diploma
• Associates Degree in Engineering or similar discipline (Preferred)
• 2+ years Electric Utility or telecommunications field experience, and familiarity with National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) preferred.
• Knowledge of computers and software applications desired (MS Office products) preferred
• No experience or certifications required
• Valid Driver's license is required
• Travel is primarily regional to the utility client(s) territory during the business day, although overnight travel is to be expected.

EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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