Communications Tower and Facilities Inspector

Requirements

• Experience with utility substations, transmission systems, and high voltage electrical infrastructure.
• Experience with fiber optic installations and testing.
• Experience with radio communications systems.
• Familiarity with SCADA, protection and control systems, and network communications.
• Experience with communications shelters, control houses, maintenance facilities, industrial buildings, or other utility support facilities.
• Familiarity with building codes, life safety requirements, and facility commissioning processes.
• Quality assurance, quality control, or inspection certifications.
• OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 certification.
• Knowledge of NESC, NEC, IBC, IFC, IEEE, and applicable industry standards.
• Physical Requirements
• Ability to walk construction sites and uneven terrain.
• Ability to climb ladders and access elevated wo

Benefits

Additional Information

At MacKay, we believe great people are the foundation of our growth and success. We are in an exciting phase of expansion, creating new opportunities for our employees to take on meaningful work, collaborate across disciplines, and build long-term careers. Whether your role is technical or part of our support services team, you play an important role in delivering high-quality work and helping our projects succeed. Mackay is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance Representative (QAR) to provide construction quality oversight for high voltage electrical, communications, and facilities infrastructure projects in Challis, ID. The QAR serves as the owner's representative, ensuring contractor work complies with project specifications, drawings, industry standards, safety requirements, and quality expectations. This position is focused on observation, documentation, verification, and reporting of construction activities. The Quality Assurance Representative does not direct contractor means and methods but serves as an independent representative ensuring work is completed in accordance with project requirements and quality standards. This position requires a strong understanding of high voltage electrical systems, utility construction practices, communications infrastructure, facility construction and renovation practices, and quality assurance processes. The successful candidate will work independently in the field while maintaining close coordination with project managers, engineers, contractors, and client representatives. Essential Responsibilities Perform quality assurance inspections on high voltage electrical, communications, and facilities construction projects. Monitor contractor work for compliance with contract documents, specifications, drawings, and approved submittals. Verify installation of high voltage electrical equipment including: Substation equipment Switchgear and breakers Transformers Grounding systems Conduit and cable installations Protection and control systems Verify installation of communications systems including: Fiber optic cable systems Network infrastructure Radio communication systems SCADA and telemetry systems Communication shelters and associated equipment Perform facilities inspections including: Building construction and renovations Concrete, structural steel, and architectural components Roofing and building envelope systems HVAC systems Plumbing systems Fire protection and life safety systems Site development, fencing, and drainage improvements Control houses, communication shelters, maintenance facilities, and other utility support structures Review contractor quality control documentation and inspection records. Prepare detailed daily reports, weekly summaries, and deficiency reports. Document construction activities through written observations and photographs. Track and verify correction of non-conforming work. Participate in project meetings and communicate quality concerns to project stakeholders. Coordinate with engineering, construction management, and client personnel regarding quality-related issues. Ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and submitted in a timely manner. Required Qualifications Minimum 5 years of experience in utility, industrial, commercial, high voltage electrical, telecommunications, facilities, or infrastructure construction. Working knowledge of high voltage electrical construction practices and equipment. Working knowledge of communications infrastructure installation and testing. Working knowledge of commercial, industrial, or utility facility construction practices. Ability to interpret: Construction drawings Specifications High voltage electrical one-line diagrams Communication network diagrams Architectural and structural drawings Mechanical and plumbing drawings Test reports Manufacturer installation requirements Experience with field inspections and construction documentation. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Ability to work independently at remote project locations.

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