Electrical Field Inspector – Washington (D.C.)

Equans is looking for an Electrical Field Inspector for Washington D.C.! 

What Equans offers you

• Group insurance from your first day of work;
• A group pension plan;
• Paid Statutory Holidays;
• Balance between work and personal life;
• Professional and personal development in a company experiencing strong growth;
• A positive working environment characterized by competence, responsibility and innovation;
• Competitive terms of employment and excellent benefit schemes;
• A diverse workplace regarding gender, age and cultural background. We believe in the importance of diversity and inclusion.

The Equans Group is a world leader in the energy and services industry. The Group operates in 20 countries and has 90,000 employees on 5 continents.

Equans designs, installs, and delivers customized solutions to improve its customers’ equipment, systems and technical processes and optimize their use in the context of their energy, industrial and digital transitions.

Active in Canada and the United States for more than 30 years, Equans Services is the partner of businesses, industries and institutions that want to move towards more connected buildings, manage their facilities efficiently and decarbonize transportation infrastructure and mobility.

We design, install, and maintain custom solutions to improve our customers’ facilities, systems, and infrastructures.

Our core offerings are focused in the following areas:

• Integrated Asset and Facilities Management
• Operation and maintenance of buildings and equipment
• Energy efficiency solutions and sustainability plan
• Building automation and controls
• Solutions for transportation and mobility

To learn more, visit www.equansservices.com/en.

Summary

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the D.C. Street Lighting (DCSL) – Asset Management Field Inspector (electrical) is responsible for managing critical subcontractors to maintain premier performance and reliability of the Improved Street Lighting System and associated assets meeting the requirements of the PPP agreement while also ensuring ongoing compliance with all regulatory and quality management obligations. The incumbent will supervise subcontractors, ensure value for money and client satisfaction, and constantly promote health and safety best practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and efficient execution of lighting maintenance in compliance with the PPP contract.
• Conduct site inspections daily to ensure workmanship and compliance in accordance with the contract and the electrical codebook.
• Follow up and perform quality assurance on all subcontractor’s work.
• Analyze system performance and develop tactics for improvement.
• Assist in Renewal work to ensure assets are identified for replacement or upgrade just prior to reaching end-of-life.
• Minimize response times for corrective repairs to operationally critical assets.
• Maintain compliance with applicable environment, health and safety, and company policies, rules and regulations.
• Be a vital member of the team, inspiring a team environment with an open communication culture.
• Develop customer/partner relationships to facilitate effective working relationships with the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), internal clients and other business partners.
• Collaborate with suppliers, vendors, and others to create optimal business agreements to deliver maintenance services, including management and oversight of contracts that support facilities and systems.
• Assist in coordination of resources to ensure that the performance requirements, all key performance indicators, and contractual obligations are met.

Responsibilities on Occupational Health and Safety:

• Deliver analysis and evaluation of risks inherent to activities under their responsibility.
• Implement procedures to ensure a safe work environment and ensures regular monitoring.
• Participate in safety inspections and analyses of occupational incidents and accidents.
• Assist with the implementation of safety improvements in the workplace.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Is authorized to work in the US;
• 5+ years of experience in the electrical field.
• 5+ years of experience in commercial construction.
• Experience in operations of streetlight networks is considered an asset.
• Good knowledge of both electrical and lighting systems.
• Technical knowledge and experience in managing similar infrastructures.
• Mature leadership skills to motivate and effectively support operations.
• Demonstrated experience delivering on contractual requirements in a customer-centric environment.
• Ability to work under pressure while meeting multiple demands.
• Solid ability to collaborate effectively and manage relationships with employees, PPP stakeholders, as well as internal and external partners.
• A valid standard Driver’s License that permits the operation of a vehicle in the District of Columbia.
• Able to be on-site within two hours of notice.
• Able to pass a background check.
• Able to utilize with ease Microsoft Office and CMMS (ideally CityWorks platform);
• Excellent Organizational Skills (planning, goal setting, prioritizing, scheduling) — to handle complex environments and multiple contractual deliverables;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Equal employment opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

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