Fiber Construction Inspector

Location: Simcoe, ON

TEP Canada is seeking a full-time Fiber Construction Inspector. As a Fiber Construction Inspector, you will serve as an integral member of our construction team. TEP Engineering Canada offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance, paid vacation and holidays, RRSP with company match, and a relaxed, fun environment.

Summary

The Construction Inspector will be responsible for supporting the project management team of construction activities for aerial, buried & underground fiber optic cable facilities. Must communicate effectively with project managers, engineers, drafters, and administrative personnel to ensure that projects are successfully completed on time.

Responsibilities

• Work both in an office and field environment supporting the management of construction activities for aerial, buried & underground fiber optic cable facilities
• Working on-site with the crews daily (in varied weather conditions)
• Ensuring correct depths of facilities, placement, takes sequential numbers (numbers every two feet stamped into cabling), and that the correct number of pedestals/handholes, among other things, are installed and in the desired locations
• Measure and record installed quantities on a regular basis in coordination with multiple construction crews
• Manage and drive quality standards in accordance with project specifications.
• Operate and maintain field equipment and tools such as GNSS surveying unit, laptop, height stick, camera, personal protective equipment (PPE), etc.
• Communicate effectively and daily with project managers, engineers, drafters and administrative personnel
• Perform administrative tasks as required
• Identify construction conflicts or proposed changes and develop solutions in conjunction with design engineers and project manager
• Providing quality control to ensure construction/engineering standards/specifications are adhered to; and
• Interacting with landowners, permit agencies, as well as other company departments
• may be required to perform other tasks as assigned by manager.

Minimum Qualifications

• Individual must be available to mobilize when scheduled and must possess a valid driver’s license and have a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) dating back 7 years.
• Ability to work in adverse settings and climatic conditions
• Skilled at managing assigned tasks with little supervision
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Ability to stand, bend, squat, walk, move, lift, and carry equipment (>20lb) for the duration of the workday
• Basic knowledge of telecommunication and/or electrical distribution systems, engineering principles, constructability and design standards is a plus
• Must be able to read schematics, maps, and work prints (staking sheets)
• Previous experience with GIS, CAD or LiDar is a plus but not required.
• Excellent oral/written communication skills, strong organizational skills, high level of integrity, and strong team player.
• Communicate ideas for improving field processes with a positive and constructive attitude, and for developing this attitude in others.
• Keeps the project manager informed about project status and issues regarding constructability and progress as well as issues that could affect client relations.
• Travel is required up to 80%.
• Must be willing to work overtime as needed.

TEP Canada is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and value diversity and inclusion. Should you require accommodation for your application, please send an email with your request to the careers team.