Northstar Technology Corporation contract position, Construction Inspector, duties/responsibilities:
- Coordinate with Western’s lead Representative and/or Field Engineer to provide
clarification of drawings and specifications to assure the Construction Contractor is
adhering to contract documents and applicable rules and regulations.
- Provide on-site monitoring, on behalf of the Government, of the Construction Contractor's
activities.
- Provide a weekly list of construction contractor employees and equipment for the assigned
project to the Federal Western Representative.
- Provide, within 24 hours after the end of each work day, a daily report documenting the
construction contractor's activities for the preceding day. Photographs of the construction
work in progress should be part of the daily report. Daily reports shall be in a Microsoft®
Word format with associated photos appended into the document or as instructed by
Western’s representative. Photographs shall contain information such as subject matter,
features of work shown, and other pertinent information to ensure complete coverage of
the work progress.
- Submit a weekly report within 24 hours of the completion of the contractor's work week.
Weekly reports shall be in a Microsoft® Word format with any additional associated
photographs appended into the document or as instructed by Western’s representative.
Photographs shall contain information such as subject matter, features of work shown, and
other pertinent information to ensure complete coverage of the work progress.
- Document work performed by construction contractor employees on assigned projects
using Western-supplied form (provided), or as directed by the Western Representative. The
forms shall be completed and submitted electronically within the time constraints listed in
items (d) and (e) above.
- Confirm work being billed for has been completed by the Construction Contractor.
Sign and date the construction contractor's pay request.
- Assist in collecting design data, specification reviews, determining right of way access, and
analysis of contractor claims.
- The Contractor shall provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including, but not limited, to head protection, eye and face protection, foot protection, respiratory protection, hearing protection, protective clothing, and skin protection meeting OSHA requirement
- The Contractor shall furnish all equipment required for the performance of the work under
this PWS. All equipment shall comply with applicable OSHA guidelines, and shall be in good operating condition. The Contractor shall operate the equipment in accordance with the original manufacturer’s recommendations and applicable laws and regulations. The following equipment is required:
- Reliable ruggedized four wheel drive vehicle with ground 11 inch
clearance suitable for the project(s) assigned under this PWS
- Laptop computer
- Cell phone (voice mail capability)
- Remote internet access
- Copier/printer with 11”x17” capability
- Personal protective equipment as dictated by OSHA standard
Knowledge and Experience required:
- Shall have a thorough knowledge of the practices and procedures pertaining to technical matters in the following areas to ensure that the Construction Contractor’s material, equipment, and work practices are in compliance with the contract terms, project specifications, Western’s Construction Standards https://www.wapa.gov/DoingBusiness/SellingToWestern/Pages/what-western- aspx , Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), and other applicable industry quality and safety standards.
- The projects require expertise in the following:
- Construction of major substations ranging up to 500-kV
- Construction of transmission lines ranging from 34.5-kV to 500-Kv
- Construction of communications facilities including buildings, towers, etc.
- Construction of control buildings, maintenance facility buildings, etc.
- Knowledge of construction practices and workmanship, including experience in proper uses of construction materials and installation methods.
- Experience in interpreting construction drawings and specifications to ensure construction work performed complies with the Construction contract, specifications, and Western Construction Standards.
- Knowledge of safety practices in the high voltage construction industry, including familiarity with OSHA 1910 and 1926 safety requirements for construction projects. Thirty hours of applicable OSHA construction safety training is required.
- Minimum five years of experience as an inspector, field engineer, superintendent or foreman related to the specific type of facility being constructed which may include high voltage transmission line construction, high voltage substation construction, communications facility construction (buildings towers, etc.), control building construction, or maintenance facility building construction. High voltage is defined as 115-kV and above.
- Minimum five years switching experience and ability to determine proper electrical system clearance limits and grounding that will allow Construction Contractors to work safely.
- Certified in First Aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and automated external defibrillator (AED).
- Ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing. Experience in preparing correspondence, and maintaining official construction site records using the following computer software Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, and Adobe Acrobat.
- General knowledge and understanding and the recognition of “Environmental” laws and regulations as they pertain to the construction of high voltage transmission lines, high voltage substations, communications facilities (buildings, towers, etc.), control buildings, or maintenance facility buildings.