Description
OC San is currently looking to fill the role of a Senior Construction Inspector (Electrical/Instrumentation/Controls).
Under direction, inspects highly complex plant and collection facilities construction work performed by contractors to ensure contractual compliance with plans, specifications, codes, regulations, and OC San and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety requirements; serves as an advisor to contractors, project teams, management, and staff in area of specialty and on OC San construction inspection and workplace safety requirements and standards; coordinates with project managers and engineers on inspection activities; performs basic research and completes special projects; and performs duties as assigned.
Specifically, the Senior Construction Inspector will participate in assigned design projects and demonstrate an ability to effectively identify and correct constructability and quality control errors in the project documents and follow through on lessons learned to initiate corrective actions. Other duties will include maintaining files of all daily construction related reports such as daily inspection reports, field test results, field change orders, extra work requests, and photo logs.
In addition, the successful candidate will assist the Construction Inspection Supervisor in monitoring the job performance of Electrical/Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) Inspectors and provide technical input and support to project management on change orders, pay estimates, design and submittal review, as well as maintain inspection copies of as-built drawings, as required by Quality Assurance measures of the Engineering Department.
The selected candidate will also attend meetings, schedule start-ups, shutdowns, and tie-ins of facilities with contractors and Operations and Maintenance, evaluate contractors methods, and witness required tests.
Duties of the selected candidate include, but are not limited to, serving as a lead Inspector and providing functional and technical supervision to the construction team and subordinate staff; reviewing and understanding plans and specs; advising supervisor; attending project meetings; coordinating and scheduling shutdowns; and working with the contractor to make sure the as-built drawings are correct and up to date.
Requirements
The successful candidate will possess:
High school diploma or G.E.D. supplemented by specialized training or coursework in engineering technology, construction inspection or a related field.
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible work experience performing construction inspections on large public works projects.
Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
Desirable:
Possession of certifications from International Code Council (Electrical, Building, Plumbing, and Mechanical) preferred.
Experience in industrial and wastewater facility construction.
Experience in the construction industry working as an electrician and/or supervising craft workers.
Recruitment & Selection Process
Vacancies: 1 (an eligible list may be established for future vacancies)
Apply online at: www.ocsan.gov/careers/
APPLICATION FILING DEADLINE: September 22, 2025; 5:00 P.M.
(or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received)
Hiring Salary Range: $61.46 - $67.73/Hour
(starting salary will be within this range based upon qualifications)
