Construction Inspector - London, Canada - London Hydro Inc.

Description

One (1) permanent, full-time position - London, ON
Are you a Civil Engineering Technician or similarly qualified professional looking for a career challenge?

Can you demonstrate leadership behaviour on a consistent, day-to-day basis?

If so, consider joining

London Hydro as a

Construction Inspector within our Civil Construction Department.

Working under the direction of the Civil Construction Supervisor, or designate, you will inspect all new and replacement civil and utility installations (e.g. duct systems, street lighting facilities, telecom, cable installations, facilities and transformer installations) for adherence to specifications.


JOB DUTIES
As part of your responsibilities as a


Construction Inspector, you will:

• Inspect the installation of all civil electrical structures, vaults and transformer bases, cable in duct installations and transformer placements in residential subdivisions, apartments and commercial plazas.
• Coordinate the priority of project installations with contractors and review contractor invoices for accuracy and quantities before payment approval.
• Review final project costs and investigate variances, and calculate cost of jobs for billing purposes.
• Provide information and consultation to contractors regarding London Hydro construction methods and specifications, using effective customer serviceorientated communication skills.
• Identify the need for, and assist in preparing, change orders.
• Provide quality control to ensure contractors conform to London Hydro standards, inspecting and recording deficiencies, discussing quality issues with the contractor's supervisor, and escalating issues to the Civil Construction Supervisor for resolution.
• Be responsible for Assumption Inspections for City of London approval.
• Prepare joint use billings for final approval.
• Read and interpret drawings for London Hydro and various utilities, complete the daily logbook, record field changes, and update drawings to assist the GIS Department with revising distribution system mapping information.
• Prepare Bills of Materials, monitor the availability of materials, and issue material requisitions for both London Hydro and Contractors.
• Work with hazardous materials on a regular basis.
• Adhere to all Occupational Health and Safety Act rules and regulations, the IHSA's Electrical Utility Safety Rules, London Hydro safe work practices and procedures, and all components of London Hydro's health and safety program.

QUALIFICATIONS
The qualified Construction Inspector we seek for this opportunity must be able to meet the following requirements:

• Graduation from a community college Civil Engineering Technician program or equivalent.
• A Class G Driver's Licence (a driver's licence and an ability to drive are required in order to discharge the essential duties of the position).
• Ability to work with blueprints, sketches, technical manuals, specifications and reports.
• Intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office (including Excel) / Google Suite/NetViewer.
• Strong interpersonal and communication (verbal, written and computer) skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• At least 3 years' related field experience.

Wage rate:
$32.68 per hour to $46.68 per hour


NOTE:

Please note that applicants who receive any conditional offer of employment from London Hydro will be required to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada as a condition of employment and to maintain their status as fully vaccinated as a condition of continued employment.

London Hydro will consider individual requests for accommodation by applicants who cannot be fully vaccinated due to grounds protected under the

• Human Rights Code_.

About London Hydro
For over a century,

London Hydro has been providing safe, affordable and reliable electricity to a diverse customer base. We are one of the area's larger employers, with a highly skilled and motivated team of people across many different occupations. Through this dedicated team and an extensive network of overhead and underground power lines, we power over 166,000 homes and businesses, and continue to improve the way people live and work.

Living in London offers many lifestyle benefits. Develop your career at London Hydro.

Watch the short video below for more details


For more information, and to apply:
To find out more about London Hydro, as well as this and other opportunities to join our team, please visit our website at

. If you are both qualified and safety-focused, we invite you to submit your cover letter and resume as a single document

format only), saving the file as your last name and first name with no spaces (i.e., LastnameFirstname), by

Monday, May 1, 2023

, to:

**Human Resources Department, London Hydro Inc., P.O. Box 2700, London, ON N6A 4H6.


Fax:
519-