Storm Damage Assessor – Seasonal

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Supervise a two-member team alongside an Operations Driver (Wire Down Guard) to inspect distribution lines and equipment affected by hurricanes, ice, wind, or other factors.

• Ensure that teams are equipped with the necessary materials for restoration tasks and comprehend the relevant electrical distribution safety regulations.

• Recognize primary and secondary electrical assets, including poles, wires, services, insulators, transformers, fuses, reclosers, regulators, OCBs, and substations.

• Determine all essential repairs required for effective restoration.

• Generate comprehensive, client-specific damage assessments.

• Perform visual evaluations and document findings through photographs using a smartphone and/or tablet.

• Accurately enter and document field information utilizing mobile technology.

• Utilize GPS software and/or geospatial coordinates to navigate designated territories and client locations.

• Conduct precise field evaluations that reflect actual site conditions.

• Collaborate with the team to ensure consistent and accurate data gathering.

• Achieve production targets along with project deliverables and milestones.

• Adhere to safety protocols and engage in safety programs.

• Support power restoration efforts during natural disasters.

• Travel extensively and work extended hours on-site when deployed.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years' experience in utility distribution or transmission systems (Journeyman Linemen, Engineers, or operations).

• At least 10+ years of lineman experience is required for inspections.

• A valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with remote teams.

• Physical ability to work extended hours in challenging conditions.

• Proficiency in mobile technology.

• A smartphone equipped with an active data plan.

• Capability to cover travel and meal expenses until reimbursement is processed.

• Ability to identify electrical distribution facilities and necessary restoration tasks.

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite.

• Strong situational awareness and map-reading abilities.

• Willingness to work varied schedules, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.

• Ability to travel, including occasional overnight stays.

• Physical capability to navigate power line rights of way under diverse weather and terrain conditions.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Short and Long-Term Disability

• 401(k) match

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Parental Leave

• Paid time off

• Holidays

• Comprehensive training in safety protocols