QA​/QC Inspector - Outside​/Plant, Hampton

Location

Hampton, VA

Surveying & Engineering (PSG)

Since 1936, we’ve been the Best Choice in utility engineering and construction. Safety is our top priority and is key in everything we do. We’re industry professionals driven by high performance for our customers and each other. Interested in joining our Team?

Team Fishel, the Best Choice in Utility Engineering, is hiring Outside Plant / Inside Plant QA/QC Inspectors to support QA/QC and Fiber Conduit/Manhole Audit Projects in Virginia, Georgia, Colorado, Texas, Arizona and other areas to be determined for our Professional Services Group (PSG). This position is based in Hampton, VA and will require 80% travel to assigned project areas. Previous OSP Inspection experience is required.

The QA/QC Inspector will be responsible for ensuring that all client-installed facilities (OSP/ISP) meet the outlined standards and specifications through on-site inspections. They will provide oversight to 3rd party contractors on active construction sites and generate reports with photographic evidence of day-to-day progress and complete milestone inspection checklists per the client's requirements.

You will coordinate with on-site contractors and customers on a regular basis. The inspector reports to a remote supervisor/Project Manager and assists with electronic entry of data collected in the field. The working schedule is contingent upon the third-party contractor's schedule, which may require working on-site over weekends.

• Knowledge of buried cable, underground conduit systems, building entrance design, and inside plant design
• Experience with general construction activities related to ductbank/vault installation (e.g., trenching, core drilling, conduit installation, bedding, ring & covers, etc.)
• Knowledge of ISP pathway infrastructure (e.g., racking, core drill sleeves, innerduct, etc.)
• Ability to pass background check requirements to obtain access to secure data center sites
• Ability to read and understand construction prints for OSP & ISP telecom infrastructure
• Confined space experience and knowledge of equipment used for confined space entry such as air sniffer, ventilation system, generator use, and sump pump
• Physical ability to stand and withstand outdoor conditions for long periods of time
• Understanding of safe construction practices and ability to exercise stop-work authority

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to track, prioritize, and complete multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to travel across multiple states for months at a time
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to travel locally and overnight extensively

• Active Confined-Space Certification or willingness to obtain certification
• Thorough knowledge of accepted telecommunication construction practices
• Thorough knowledge of conduit and buried cable placement and splicing methods
• Knowledge and experience with underground fiber optic systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Pro Core, and other project management software
• BICSI OSP certification

• Health Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Leave Benefits
• Teammate Assistance Program
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Team Fishel offers excellent industry training and a career development path for our teammates. Competitive pay and benefits, including health insurance, 401k, and a company profit sharing plan!

Join Team Fishel, your future and your team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Team Fishel is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities/Females/Disability/Protected Veteran EEO Policy.