Job DescriptionThe Field Inspector is an entry level position in Construction responsible to plan, organize, and direct the activities of contractors performing outside plant construction and inside plant construction and in support of projects/programs sponsored by Substation Operations, Electric Operations, Gas Operations, Steam Operations, United Shared Services and EH&S Remediation. The oversight within Central Construction is associated with contractor oversight within Unit, Transmission and Distribution Substations, Generating stations, Facilities construction, and Remediation and Demolition construction. Ensure all work is done in strict compliance with all the applicable company specifications, standards and procedures as well as regulatory requirements.Responsibilities
Core Responsibilities - Enhance the customer experience, of both internal and external customers by developing a proactive, customer-centric culture to foster trust and confidence and improve value for all our stakeholders.
- Ensure adherence to Company safety, health and environmental programs. Ensure that safe work practices are followed and the environment is fully protected in accordance with company policy and governmental regulations.
- Ensure that the contractors means and methods conform to their HASP and local, state, and federal regulations. Ensure contractor work is conducted within stipulations required by applicable permits, guidelines, and minimize quality of life issues for the community we serve.
- Ensure the contractors competent person conducts and documents the Job Briefing. Conduct field inspections to ensure compliance with all safety rules and regulations and when needed as circumstances require, Safety Stand-down, and/or relevant OJTs with contractors.
- Ensure all code 753 and M Scope requirements are implemented on every applicable job.
- Read and interpret company plates, specifications and engineering and shop drawings to prevent damages and ensure compliance.
- Schedule controlled and compliance inspections on projects that are applicable.
- Conduct field inspections to ensure that all company facilities are constructed, protected, supported, maintained in accordance with all applicable engineering designs, specifications, procedures, and/or building codes.
- Ensure contractor performance is reported using the CFOR through the Contractor Oversight System (COS) and report all contractor incidents through Infraction Reports and Action Lines. Ensure close out in compliance with the corrective action plan.
- Maintain required project field documentation including daily logs, timesheets, etc. on contractor activities utilizing the companys computer systems/applications.
- Record field measurements and prepare job folders, job books and timesheets for payment process.
- Respond and rectify customer and municipality complaints and violations.
- Establish and maintain professional, effective, timely, and consistent communication with all customers and all required company and external agency personnel.
- Communicate and enforce operational and procedural changes when required.
- Respond to and investigate environmental and safety incidents involving construction projects.
- Respond to contractor damages and prepare damage investigation reports as required.
- Ensure that the contractor is properly signed into the company facility and has the required security badge to perform work for the day.
- Complete and maintain all necessary training associated with title, including but not limited to Asbestos Project Monitor License, Field Inspector block training, Work Permits and Operating orders for Substations and Generating stations, Angle of Repose and Enclosed Space Entry and Rescue as required for job function.
- Respond to company-wide events, such as storm emergencies, heat alerts, damage assessment, feeder patrols, etc.
- Maintain a valid drivers license.
- May perform other tasks and assignments as needed.
Qualifications
Required Education/Experience - High School Diploma/GED and 2 Years' Work Experience
Preferred Education/Experience - Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
Relevant Work Experience - 2 years Field Construction work experience Preferred
Skills And Abilities - Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc.
- Ability to build strong customer relationships
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated problem solving skills
- Effective conflict management skills
- Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills
Licenses And Certfications - Driver's License Required
Physical Demands - Ability to respond to system emergencies
- Able to work in all weather conditions, i.e. excessive heat and/or cold
- Ability to work in adverse conditions that include, noise, confined spaces, and high elevations
- Ability to work in inclement weather and adverse conditions (i.e., excessive heat, cold, noise, confined spaces)
- Ability to be approved to wear and use either a full or half-face respirator, without facial hair or other conditions that may interfere with the seal, in accordance with OSHA regulations
- Stand, walk, lift, climb, bend, kneel, stoop, and/or reach for the duration of the workday
- Ability to travel to company locations to work on storm restoration and heat contingencies
- Wear necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), i.e. fire-retardant clothing and safety harnesses
- Work rotating shifts, including nights, midnights, weekends, and holidays
- Use personal vehicle(s), and be able to transport, store, and secure company laptops and other job-related equipment in vehicle. Acknowledge that reimbursement for use of personal vehicle is available through the company mileage procedure
Additional Physical Demands - Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.
- Must be able to work nights, midnights, weekends, and holidays as per the Non-X schedule of the CBA.
- Must be able to use company devices for data entry at various sites (i.e., internal locations, external locations, personal vehicles and construction sites.
About UsMission Statement:Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) employees are required to follow health, safety, and environmental policies, EEO, Standards of Business Conduct, and all other applicable company policy and procedures. We all share a responsibility to advance the company's mission by excelling at our three corporate priorities - safety of our people and the public, operational excellence in all that we do, and ensuring the best possible customer experience.About the TeamEEO Statement:Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison), Orange & Rockland Utilities (O&R), and Consolidated Edison Transmission (CET) are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of the individual's actual or perceived disability, protected veteran status, race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, domestic violence victim status, or any other actual or perceived status protected by law.Technical Difficulty Statement:For technical issues, please contact us at ...@coned.com