Field Inspector Trainee

SUMMARY:

Field Inspector Trainee must have a strong attention to detail in addition to successfully contending with several variables in inspection and testing situations. Will require excellent verbal/written communication and composure skills while effectively communicating with customers, building and jurisdiction officials, peer inspectors and management personnel. This position is classified as a Safety Sensitive position.

• Ensures Safety of Job #1. Adheres to all company policies, procedures & Environmental Health & Safety standards.
• Will not conduct any inspections without a lead inspector present
• Not responsible for scheduling inspections
• Interfaces with internal customers and external customers (as requested) to resolve conflicts relating to survey and report deliverables.
• Identifies ways to improve productivity and quality in the delivery of our product/service.
• Identify ways to reduce cost in the delivery of our product/service.
• Identify training programs that could improve technical knowledge of the field staff and present these to the Lead Field Engineer.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

• No prior experience or training.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ethics
  - Treats people with respect;
  Keeps commitments;
  Inspires the trust of others;
  Works with integrity and ethically;
  Upholds organizational values.
• Attendance/Punctuality
  - Is consistently at work and on time;
  Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent;
  Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Effective Communication
  – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations;
  Listens and gets clarification;
  Responds well to questions;
  Demonstrates group presentation skills;
  Participates in meetings. Writes clearly and informatively;
  Edits work for spelling and grammar;
  Varies writing style to meet needs;
  Presents numerical data effectively;
  Able to read and interpret written information.
• Customer Service
  - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations;
  Responds promptly to customer needs;
  Solicits customer feedback to improve service;
  Responds to requests for service and assistance;
  Meets commitments.
• Judgement
  - Displays willingness to make decisions;
  Exhibits sound and accurate judgment;
  Supports and explains reasoning for decisions;
  Includes appropriate people in decision-making process;
  Makes timely decisions.
• Motivation
  - Sets and achieves challenging goals;
  Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles;
  Measures self against standard of excellence;
  Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Professionalism
  - Approaches others in a tactful manner;
  Reacts well under pressure;
  Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position;
  Accepts responsibility for own actions;
  Follows through on commitments.
• Quality Management
  - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
  Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Safety and Security
  - Observes safety and security procedures;
  Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines;
  Reports potentially unsafe conditions;
  Uses equipment and materials properly.

• Frequently required to stand
• Frequently required to walk
• Frequently required to sit
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
• Frequently required to talk or hear
• Occasionally required to taste or smell
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions (non‑weather)
• Occasionally work near…