Quality Inspector - Kiewit Power Constructors

Mid-level position based in Lenexa, KS, supporting Kiewit Power Constructors' projects throughout the United States.

About the role

The Electrical Inspector supports the Project Quality Team with electrical inspections, ensuring end product quality meets contract and specification requirements. This role primarily involves QA/QC inspections and tests pertaining to the electrical discipline, as well as other duties assigned by supervisors to meet project quality requirements.

Responsibilities

• Listen to and take appropriate action on client’s expressed concerns and observations.
• Provide open and honest communications to client representatives regarding the quality of work.
• Develop an understanding of project scope and quality requirements as they pertain to the electrical discipline.
• Study and understand the Project Quality Plan and other quality documents related to assigned scope of work.
• Identify detailed quality requirements required by the contract specifications and applicable codes and standards.
• Coordinate with operations to schedule quality inspections and tests to maintain production goals.
• Perform inspections and tests for electrical at the required frequency in the assigned area.
• Ensure that required inspections and tests are performed by others as needed.
• Prepare inspection/test reports and maintain quality files related to area of responsibility.
• Verify inspection and test compliance with applicable contract documents, codes, and standards.
• Correctly interpret and utilize codes and industry standards to determine compliance of the work.
• Maintain effective communications (both oral and written) with supervisor, coworkers, and the project management team.
• Communicate test results to the project team with accurate and complete documentation.
• Understand electrical codes and standards as they apply to the assigned work.
• Organize quality documents and store per company and project document management procedures.
• Identify and report nonconforming work in accordance with company quality standards and the Project Quality Plan.
• Verify nonconforming work is properly corrected.
• Perform source and receiving inspection of permanent materials and plant equipment for project requirements as needed.
• Develop strong working relationships with supervisor, coworkers, and the project management team.
• Provide quality input to task planning meetings.
• Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost-saving measures.
• Take corrective actions as needed.
• Inspect subordinates’ work for compliance with contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies, and take corrective action.
• Listen to employee and supervisor suggestions, complaints, problems, safety concerns, and recommendations; evaluate and implement plans of action.
• Observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• Identify safety hazards and take corrective actions to eliminate or minimize them.
• Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (e.g., back-up alarms, smell of smoke, warning tags, sirens).
• Understand and implement lockout/tagout procedures safely.
• Perform all other job-related duties as requested by supervisor.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in engineering technology or science plus two years of experience in a related construction field (at least one year in a QA/QC position); or a high school diploma or equivalent (GED) plus four years of experience in a related construction field (at least two years in a QA/QC position).
• Working knowledge of the specific trade or discipline, including special processes, inspection, and testing techniques.
• Working knowledge of construction industry codes relating to your area of expertise (e.g., ASSHTO, ACI, AWS, ASME, NEC).
• Must be a self-starter, organized, and possess good interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented, flexible, highly motivated, with a strong work ethic and professional demeanor.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks efficiently and accurately.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a team player but able to work independently to meet intense deadlines, goals, and objectives.
• MSHA site experience preferred (not required).
• Certifications from AWS, ACI, ICBO, ASNT, NACE, API, etc., may be required for certain positions.
• Ability to travel and relocate as needed.
• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Work productively and meet deadlines.
• Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.
• Perform work safely and effectively.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.
• Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines; work overtime and weekends as required.
• May work at various locations with varying conditions.

Benefits

• Top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents.
• Voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Retirement plans with matching.
• Generous paid time off.