Transmission Line Inspector

Job description

SEM Ltd is looking for Transmission Line Inspector resources to fill construction oversight roles as requested by our clients. The durations can range from weeks to a year plus but generally fall somewhere in between. These positions can be considered a support role for various hydroelectric Project Managers on a variety of projects throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.

Qualifications Required

· Previous Transmission Line or switchyard experience required;

· Previous hydroelectrical experience would be an asset;

· Previous experience in supervisory or field lead roles as strong asset;

· Must be able to read drawings and understand specifications;

· Must be able to work independently to solve issues as they arise, and recognize when issues need to be brought to higher supervisory / technical / managerial levels;

· Must have experience in and be able to deal with the coordination of multiple work fronts;

· Must be able to work with, oversee, liaise, and coordinate between various contractors and their subcontractors and with plant operations staff in a respectful manner;

· Understanding of Transmission Tower assembly and erection processes;

· Ability to complete Transmission Line tower inspections; and

· Applicable operating line course/certification.

Inspector Roles and Responsibilities:

· Monitor all on-site contractor activities to ensure all applicable health, safety, and environmental requirements and legislation are being followed.

· Monitor and report on all on-site contractor activities to ensure the schedule and technical requirements of the contract specifications are being met. Discuss and resolve on-site schedule and technical issues as they arise;

· Attend and participate in the daily on-site coordination meeting to discuss and resolve site coordination and resource issues with plant operations staff and various other contractors and activities occurring on site;

· Verify work crews have acceptable training and qualification records for the work;

· Inform Project Manager of changes to contractor's people, process, materials and/or equipment and ensure all risks are mitigated or managed accordingly;

· Maintain all necessary field documentation – e.g., discussions with contractors and operations, site activities such as significant deliveries of equipment or material, Tailboard Safety Talks, and incidents;

· Ensure effective communication and coordination of work with other contractors on site and/or applicable client representatives to ensure safe working conditions are provided for all workers; and

· Correction of defects found during steel tower inspections i.e., insulators, dampers, damaged steel members, guys etc.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: On the road