Bluestake Inspector

The Bluestake Inspector oversees/inspects the day-to-day activities of contractors who will be working near or in close proximity of the APS underground electric system on major construction projects & act as quality assurance for major Bluestake projects.

• Three (3) years Construction/Engineering and/or Locating experience, or equivalent.
• Requires knowledge of Bluestake and Power Line Safety State Laws, construction practices and OSHA regulations.
• Good internal/external customer and human relation skills.
• Ability/skill to make quick and accurate decisions

1) Responsible for minimizing potential damages & preventing future problems by ensuring Contractors are fulfilling legal requirements of the Bluestake Law.

2) Ensure proper installation of other underground facilities and/or structures within close proximity of our existing underground electrical facilities by adhering to Electric Construction Standards.

3)Investigate reported Dig-ins by inspecting actual field conditions, reviewing documentation and researching discrepancies.

4) Investigate customer/contractor complaints by reviewing alternatives and taking decisive/corrective action.

5) Ensure proper notification of conditions, repairs, activities affecting the safe operation of our electrical system by interfacing with various APS Departments (i.e. Construction, Operations, Engineering, Liaison).

6) Maintain Company, Contractor, & Public Relations by communicating progress/activities relating to safe operation/reliability of our electrical system.

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

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