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Alta Southwest is an Engineering, Surveying, and Construction Materials Testing Consulting Company providing performance driven solutions throughout the asset life cycle, from concept to decommissioning. If your passion is collaborating with a fast-growing company, Alta Southwest is the place for you! Alta Southwest prides itself on providing professional development and career paths for all our team members from our interns to senior leadership! Be part of the limitless career growth and experience Alta Southwest offers all employees.
Summary
A career as a Special Inspector at Alta Southwest means you will be the day-to-day eyes and ears on job sites by providing inspections of various construction activities. Inspectors prepare reports documenting both structural special inspection and construction materials testing in accordance with building code requirements and project specific construction documents. Inspections may require expertise in one or more of the following areas: soils, reinforced concrete and/or masonry, structural steel, fireproofing, etc. Inspectors work under the supervision and direction of a Professional Engineer and/or Project Manager, although work activities are generally performed unsupervised (i.e. employee is in the field as the Company's Representative).
Essential Roles and Responsibilities:
- Performs testing, observation, and inspection as directed in accordance with training and the specified procedures.
- Reads and interprets construction drawings and specifications.
- Drafts inspection reports for review by senior inspector and/or Project Managers, providing clear documentation of findings and results.
- Performs basic analysis of data to verify accuracy before communication and submittal to the Project Manager.
- Communicates information to Project Manager and other personnel as directed by the Project Manager.
- Strictly adheres to OSHA and company safety guidelines and policies. Able to successfully complete internal safety certifications. Follows safety rules and practices and other safety requirements for all projects.
- Performs pre-task planning prior to executing work. Reports any safety issues or concerns to management.
- Responsible for maintaining quality standards on all projects
- Manages Personal field equipment.
- Demonstrates ability to obtain and keep in good standing professional certifications such as:
- ICC certification (Reinforced Concrete, Spray-applied Fireproofing, Structural Masonry, Prestressed/Post-Tensioned Concrete, Structural Steel – Bolting, and/or Structural Steel – Welding).
- American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
- Post Tension Inspector Level 1 or 2 (PTI)
- Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be needed of available.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Strong written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team
- Strong computer skills
- Expertise in reading and understanding structural plans
- Experience with sampling and testing of construction materials and structural special inspections
- Physically fit and able to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time
- Attention to detail
- Professionalism
