Underground Field Inspector

OCCUPATION: Building/Construction Inspection Underground Field Inspector ($22.00 per hour) Experience the personal challenge of working for a world class organization and leader in the utilities and energy industry as an Underground Field Inspector for our Gas Construction Department located in Hicksville, New York.  As an Underground Field Inspector, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:  Design, plan and schedule gas facility installations. Inspect and coordinate gas facilities installation work. Inspect the restoration of utility excavations to ensure compliance with Company and municipality standards.   Inspect jobsite to determine field conditions, prepare work orders, obtain permits Inspect contractor crews to insure work meets Company standards, handle correspondence, address customer complaints and check contractor's bill for accuracy.  Using Company records, plans and through field inspection, determines points of interference between public property and Company facilities.  Maintain close contact with public authorities, builders, contractors, etc., regarding complaints and requirements. Plan work, maintain records, and dispatch crews for PSC programs such leak detection survey, main inspection, etc.  Make minor repairs to instruments and tools.  Inspect contractor crews performing gas facility construction work.  Use pressure recorders and other instruments necessary to perform this work. Check work orders for availability of material and, when work is completed, for completeness and accuracy of records and sketches. Prepare, design, and estimate gas facility installations.  May include analysis of load demand, required equipment, estimates, sketches, permit application, and resolution of conflicts.  Maintain facility maps. The successful candidate will be required to: 1) work overtime on an as needed basis and participate in National Grid’s Emergency Restoration Program and 2) participate in federally mandated drug testing programs prior to selection, randomly on a year-round basis, after an accident and for reasonable cause.   QUALIFICATIONS: Associate's degree in Engineering.  Two years related experience preferred. Possession of a valid / clean New York State motor operator's license is required. Knowledgeable in the use and application of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel and Access) ·  Ability to maintain files and logs, plot graphs, knowledge of basic grammar, spelling, composition and business writing.   Candidates are required to pass a written screening exam administered by National Grid and additional testing may be administered based upon the requirements of the position.  COMPANY: National GridLOCATION: Hicksville, NY 11801JOB STATUS/TYPE: Full Time, EmployeeINDUSTRY: Energy and UtilitiesWORK EXPERIENCE: Less than 1 YearCAREER LEVEL: Entry LevelEDUCATION LEVEL: Associate Degree COMPANY: National GridREFERENCE CODE: UFI We recognize people as our most valuable asset. Our competitive salary and benefits package includes: • Medical & dental insurance • Prescription drug coverage • Cash Balance Plan for management • Matching 401k program • Pre-tax accounts for health care • Life insurance • Paid company holidays • Tuition reimbursement • Plus More !!