Underground Field Inspector A8/B6

Location:Hewlett, NY, US, 11557

Division: Gas Construction Contractor Oversight LI

Job Type:

Requisition Number: 67764

Department:

Job Function: Gas Maintenance and Construction

Job Purpose

Responsible for all routines associated with the replacement of paving removed for construction work.

Handle field inspection and coordination work for the installation of customer services.

Inspect job site to determine field conditions, prepare orders, obtain permits, check contractor crews to insure work meets Company standards, handle correspondence, clerical work and complaints, regarding the above, and check contractor's bill for accuracy. From records, plans, and through field inspection, determine points of interference between public property and Company facilities. Recommend changes; maintain close contact with public authorities, builders, contractors, etc., regarding complaints and requirements.

Plan work, maintain records, and dispatch crews for PSC programs such detection survey, truck main inspection, etc.

Make minor repairs to instruments and tools.Inspect contractor crews performing limited construction work. Use pressure recorders and other instruments necessary to perform this work. Check work orders for availability of material and, when work is completed, for completeness and accuracy of papers and sketches.

Prepare, design, and estimate gas facilities as directed. May include analysis of load demand, required equipment, estimates, sketches, permit application, and resolution of conflicts. Maintain office maps.

This position will also include inside field inspection responsibilities which utilize aerial technology to perform customer contract review.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE & TRAINING: Ability to read and write English, comprehension at a level to post information from one record to another. Maintain files and logs, plot graphs, knowledge of basic grammar, spelling, composition and business writing.

EXPERIENCE: Two years experience in this or related work.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma with continued college level courses in math, drafting, engineering, and physics.

- (Incumbents who demonstrate satisfactory performance for one (1) year in this classification and have completed an AAS degree in Electrical, Mechanical or AS degree in Engineering Science, or college equivalent will be eligible for promotion to the classification of Underground Field Inspector A8).

NOTE: When applying, please include copy of transcripts with application. Applicants must have a valid NYS Driver's License and successfully complete a Company driving test. In addition to possessing the qualifications for this vacancy, employees selected will be expected to work overtime in accordance with departmental requirements and to participate in the Company's Emergency Restoration Program as may be required.

Employees selected for this classification will be required to participate in federally mandated drug testing programs prior to selection, randomly on a year-round basis, after an accident and for reasonable cause

More Information

Pay Rate: $ 41.51 per hour

Location: Hewlett

Please be advised that due to the nature of this position, incumbents are subject to federal Drug & Alcohol safety regulations governing US Department of Transportation ("DOT") covered positions, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and Pipeline Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA). As such, the Company’s testing programs and policies regarding the use of federally prohibited drugs or alcohol, for recreational or medical purposes, will remain in effect for these safety-sensitive, DOT covered positions.

Many of the terms and conditions of employment for this position are defined by a collective bargaining agreement that the Company has with a local union. Newly hired employees are bound by the terms of the collective bargaining agreement as well as other agreements between the Company and the local union.

National Grid utilizes an assessment that evaluates the job qualifications/characteristics using AI or statistically based scoring. For more information, please view NYC Local Law 144.

National Grid is an equal opportunity employer that values a broad diversity of talent, knowledge, experience, and expertise. We foster a culture of inclusion that drives employee engagement to deliver superior performance to the communities we serve. National Grid is proud to be an affirmative action employer. We encourage minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to join the National Grid team.

Nearest Major Market: Long Island