Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced and safety-focused Substation Inspector to oversee the construction and maintenance of transmission substations. This role requires a seasoned professional with a strong background in substation construction, leadership, and project oversight. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to safety, quality workmanship, and effective communication across multiple teams and stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities:

• Daily observation and enforcement of safety practices among contract crews
• Monitor multiple contract crews on capital projects to ensure compliance and progress
• Report project status to the Construction Field Manager
• Attend project management meetings to gather scope and scheduling details
• Collaborate with Substation Design, Transmission Maintenance Centers, System Operations, Generation, Supply Chain, and Project Management
• Maintain administrative documentation including Daily Logs, Project Conditions Reports, timekeeping, expense reports, engineering reviews, final inspections, and QVA's
• Verify proper installation and accounting of materials by contractors
• Ensure accurate documentation of work authorizations and contractor time via CATEE
• Assist with scheduling and material deliveries for project success
• Participate in storm duty assignments, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and overnight travel
• Ensure projects are completed safely with high-quality workmanship
• Monitor efficient use of resources including equipment and workforce
• Available for overtime as required

Job Requirements:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

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

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong understanding of safety guidelines, including Georgia Power and Contractor Safety Guidelines
• Familiarity with Transmission Substation Construction methods and equipment
• Comprehension of Southern Company Standards and Specifications
• Knowledge of the Georgia Integrated Transmission System Electric Operating Procedure ("Redbook")
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong decision-making and relationship-building abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple deadlines
• Willingness to take personal responsibility for assignments

Behavioral Attributes:

• Safety-first mindset
• Demonstrates Safety Excellence behaviors
• Utilizes Human Performance (HP) tools
• Embodies Southern Style values
• Positive attitude, team-oriented, and customer-focused
• Self-motivated with a proven record of responsible behavior

Travel Requirement:

• Yes, up to 100% of the time

Company Description

LVI Associates exists to enable exceptional careers around the world; we connect exceptional talent, with exceptional opportunities.

We believe that every professional should benefit from the advice of a trusted partner throughout their career.

We provide that partnership to mid to senior level professionals within the Energy, Environmental & Infrastructure spaces through our network of micro-specialist consultants.

Each team within LVI Associates focuses on a specialist area of Energy & Infrastructure. I specialise in sourcing and placing senior level candidates within the bridges and highway construction spaces.

Make LVI Associates your career partner; ensure your career journey is exceptional.

Job Tags

Contract work, For contractors, Night shift, Afternoon shift,

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