Field Inspector Trainee

About the role

Field Inspector Trainee must have a strong attention to detail in addition to successfully contending with several variables in inspection and testing situations. Will require excellent verbal/written communication and composure skills while effectively communicating with customers, building and jurisdiction officials, peer inspectors and management personnel. This position is classified as a Safety Sensitive position.

Responsibilities

• Ensures Safety of Job #1.
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures & Environmental Health & Safety standards.
• Will not conduct any inspections without a lead inspector present.
• Interfaces with internal customers and external customers (as requested) to resolve conflicts relating to survey and report deliverables.
• Identifies ways to improve productivity and quality in the delivery of our product/service.
• Identify ways to reduce cost in the delivery of our product/service.
• Identify training programs that could improve technical knowledge of the field staff and present these to the Lead Field Engineer.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• No prior experience or training.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Computer skills required: Microsoft Office Suite.

Competencies

• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Effective Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, utilize hand and finger dexterity, climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl, and talk or hear.
• Occasionally required to taste or smell.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather), moving mechanical parts, high or precarious places, fumes, airborne particles, toxic chemicals, outside weather conditions, extreme heat or cold (non-weather), and bloodborne or airborne pathogens or infectious materials.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Specialized equipment used: Lifts, ladders, company-issued equipment.

This job description is not exhaustive and management may assign or reassign duties at any time.