Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Pearce Services is a leading technology-enabled provider of asset management solutions for mission-critical electromechanical infrastructure throughout North America. The OSP Inspector plays a critical role in ensuring the safety, quality, and compliance of outside plant infrastructure by inspecting facilities and validating contractor work against industry standards.
Responsibilities
- Perform field inspections, audits, and corrections verification for OSP facilities, including:
- Aerial plant
- Underground and buried plant
- Conduct wooden pole ground-line inspections and assess pole conditions for compliance with standards
- Verify contractor work complies with OSP Construction Standards and National Electric Safety Code (NESC) requirements
- Document inspections, audits, and pole transfers electronically, including:
- Inspection findings
- Required corrections
- Compliance verification
- Perform documentation manually using printed spreadsheets when required
- Utilize mapping and GPS tools to locate, track, and document facilities
- Communicate effectively with internal teams, contractors, and clients via email and mobile phone
- Track inspection progress, follow up on corrective actions, and escalate non-compliance issues as needed
- Manage time, travel, and inspection schedules efficiently, including short-notice travel
- Support construction contractor oversight, ensuring corrective actions are completed accurately and on schedule
Skills
- Previous experience performing NESC inspections OR hands-on experience working on an aerial cable line crew
- Experience conducting wooden pole ground-line inspections
- Strong knowledge of OSP Construction Standards
- Working knowledge of the National Electric Safety Code (NESC)
- Proficiency with computers and basic office software, including: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Excel (2003 or newer), Microsoft Outlook
- Comfortable using the internet and web-based systems
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Proven time management and organizational skills
- Valid driver's license with the ability to travel on short notice
- Experience inspecting underground and buried plant in addition to aerial facilities
- Familiarity with mapping and GPS technologies
- Demonstrated construction contractor management or oversight experience
- Experience with mapping tools such as Microsoft MapPoint (2009 or newer)
Benefits
- Performance and referral bonuses
- Production incentives
- Tool/equipment and fuel stipends
- Company vehicle
- Per diem
- Health and life insurance
- 401k with employer match
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Professional development courses
- Flexible spending accounts
- HSA option
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
Company Overview
Pearce Services is a leading provider of repair, maintenance, engineering, installation and expansion solutions. It was founded in 1998, and is headquartered in Paso Robles, California, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.pearce-services.com/.