Inspection & Construction Specialist

POSTING DEADLINE This position is posted until filled. DEPARTMENT Department: NM Ops Project & Program Management Hiring Manager: Derek Kastendieck JOB DESCRIPTION Inspection & Construction Specialist (Apparatus Testing & Commissioning) Salary Grade: G05 Minimum Midpoint Maximum $94,831 - $128,022 - $161,213 This position is covered by NERC CIP cyber security standards. Prior to being hired, promoted, or transferred into the position, the candidate must successfully pass a Personnel Risk Assessment, which includes identity verification and a criminal background check. Prior to being granted unescorted access to cyber secure areas, the candidate must attend cyber security training. Annual cyber security training is also required. SUMMARY: Leads the coordination and facilitation of the construction and/or modification of transmission lines, switch-yards, substations, including facility upgrades. Responsible for the oversite field inspectors ensuring that contractors are meeting the quality, scope, schedule, and financial objectives of multiple large construction projects. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages contractor work progress and completion on multiple projects while meeting Company standards and expectations per contract agreements. Meets with field inspectors on a regular basis to ensure projects keep progressing and communicates with the project team to identify/mitigate issues. Performs field audits and record inspections to ensure compliance with safety protocol, QA/QC documentation, PNM design standards, contracts, and industry best practices. Develops procedures and practices relating to Company work or new equipment installations and operation. Reviews switching procedures and assists with coordinating any clearances with Company control authorities. Works with Company control authorities and project managers to schedule switching procedures to ensure outage availability and conflicts. Ability to recognize and address safety issues on-site. Communicates verbally and in writing with customers, Company personnel, outside agencies and other utilities for purposes of project negotiations, assistance, information gathering, and departmental support. Provides assistance and training to contract inspectors and may assist in the orientation and training of entry-level engineers or other departments. Recommends field changes, material or equipment purchases, and attempts to secure customer satisfaction. Communicates field changes, issues, or delays that may impact budget, schedule, or scope to project manager. Understands and applies knowledge of applicable codes, specifications, standards, and engineering practices and principles to area of responsibility. Schedules field assignments for contract inspectors based on their experience and availability. COMPETENCIES: Extensive knowledge & experience with electric utility construction, construction contracts, Company practices & standards, tools used, specifications, etc. Ability to manage, plan, & organize several concurrent complex activities under severe time constraints. Ability to manage multiple individual field inspectors working on multiple projects In-depth knowledge of right of way terms, environmental regulations & governmental guidelines Ability to recognize and define objectives requiring action by the project team, when acting as a team leader Ability to delicately balance economic variables, customer requirements, and Company interests to derive a solution. Ability to read and interpret complex electrical and construction designs and drawings. Ability to read and interpret switching procedures and identify possible outage conflicts or constraints. Ability to effectively interface with a variety of internal and external customers. Broad understanding of existing guidelines and policies. Assists engineering with design and constructability Assists engineering with procurement, storage, and management of all related construction materials. QUALIFICATIONS…

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