Virtual Inspection Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $50 / hour

Virtual Inspection Technician

Summary / Objective :

The Inspection Technician position entails performing computer-based virtual (aka desktop) inspections of

electric transmission and / or distribution assets and may include field assessments, observations and inspections

of utility infrastructure. The inspector is responsible for identifying all relevant defects on the assets assigned for

inspection as well as on the adjacent right-of-way (ROW). Items found in each inspection will be logged through

a defined workflow into specialized computer software or field forms. Training on the technical aspects of using

the software / forms, and on identification of utility infrastructure defects will be provided.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

View high-resolution aerial photographs of transmission and / or distribution assets and ROW

Collect asset information, including defects, using computer software

Collaborate with other inspection team members via computer instant messaging, email,

and screen-sharing

Collaborate with supervisors over instant messaging and email for work assignments and quality-control

Support electric transmission and distribution construction inspections and observations

Conduct field inspections, assessments, and audits

Communicate with clients, contractors, landowners, and the public

Qualifications / Experience :

Experience and knowledge required in the electric transmission and distribution arena to include :

o Asset terminology

o Operations and maintenance

o Defect types and severity ratings

Knowledge of transmission and distribution infrastructure component types

Lineworker and / or transmission / distribution maintenance field experience preferred. Alternatively,

civil / electrical / mechanical engineering background, with electric utility experience or other experience

or education related to electric utilities, structure inspection, field surveys, or artificial intelligence

Basic computer literacy and skills

Ability to learn new computer software

Competencies :

Problem Analysis & Critical Thinking

Communication

Decision Making

Technical Orientation

Continuous Learning

Supervisory Responsibility : None

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work :

This is a project specific non-exempt / hourly position

Salary Range : $50.00 per hour

Work Environment / Physical Demands :

This role operates in a professional office environment as well as in the field. The employee must be able to sit

for long periods of time and have sufficient physical ability and mobility to travel and work alone in outdoor field

environments including those in remote locations as well as urban / city environments. Field work may include

walking / hiking.

Other Duties :

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities and performance standards

of the position. Incumbents will perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Please, No Recruiter Outreach

We kindly ask that staffing agencies and external recruiters do not contact us regarding this position. We are not seeking third-party recruitment support and will not consider unsolicited resumes or proposals. Any such materials sent will be treated as property of our company without obligation.