Utility Construction Inspector

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Nebraska.

📋 Description

• The UTILITY CONSTRUCTION INSPECTOR is tasked with monitoring and assessing suppliers to ensure that all equipment delivered meets the company's quality standards, regulatory criteria, and performance requirements.

• This position requires travel for on-site inspections, document evaluations, functional testing, and ongoing improvement initiatives that safeguard product integrity and uphold supplier accountability.

• Oversee, review, and resolve supplier corrective action requests.

• Prepare and finalize audit reports with accompanying photographs and relay audit findings to the cross-functional team and suppliers promptly.

• Analyze supplier change notifications and assess their impact on internal systems.

• Keep comprehensive audit reports and supplier documentation.

• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure product compliance with specifications and conduct supplier audits as necessary.

• Create measurement strategies for product release at supplier locations.

• Offer support to external manufacturing areas.

• Partner with production staff and supervisors to identify and monitor quality metrics, sampling plans, and address issues related to non-conforming products.

• Aid in corrective and preventive action investigations to identify the root causes of issues.

• Inspect incoming supplies and products from vendors for defects and quality assurance.

• Maintain detailed records on supplier quality, including defect rates and areas leading to flaws.

• Act as a liaison between the organization’s senior management, clients, and vendors.

• Interpret work instructions and/or drawings to confirm production and/or assembly details.

• This role will be on an as-needed basis with no guaranteed hours. Compensation will be determined based on experience and current certifications.

⛳️ Requirements

• Willingness to work 50+ hours per week.

• High School Diploma or GED Certification.

• At least 4 years of experience as a Utility/Craft Inspector or equivalent relevant experience.

• Ability to read work instructions and/or drawings to interpret and confirm production and/or assembly details.

• Capability to read, comprehend, and adhere to company policies and manufacturer guidelines.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat Reader DC.

• Proven ability to provide visionary strategic leadership; experience in implementing strategic plans, measuring progress, and making necessary adjustments.

• Competent in working independently or as part of a team.

• Self-motivated to complete assigned tasks.

• Strong dedication to personal and team safety.

• Exhibit strong interpersonal and organizational abilities, with the capability to multitask.

• Communicate effectively and interact with all levels of the team, customers, and external contacts through various mediums including phone, written communication, email, and face-to-face.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

• Outstanding customer service skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

• Applicants and employees are considered for positions and evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other protected Federal, State/Province, or Local status unrelated to job performance.