Critical Equipment Inspector- Class C - DFW, TX

5 Star Electric, LLC (5 Star) is a premier full-service provider of electrical construction, maintenance, and repair services with offices in Western Kentucky and Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas. 5 Star specializes in Distribution and Transmission Power Line work, Substation, Industrial, Commercial, Streetlighting, and Fiber installations.

Position Title:  Critical Equipment Inspector

Our Core Values: Guided by Safety. Focused on Communities. Powered by Care.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

A Critical Equipment Inspector is a professional who evaluates the safety, functionality, and regulatory compliance of equipment that is essential for a company's operations, quality, or safety. This role involves performing detailed visual and non-destructive tests (NDT), analyzing data, and documenting findings to ensure equipment meets industry standards and prevent malfunctions, breakdowns, or accidents. 

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Effectively communicate and coordinate with others to ensure efficient use of all related resources including but not limited to: time, personnel, vehicles, tools and equipment


• Schedule and complete work assignments in accordance with Oncor construction, maintenance standards, approved work practices and procedures within acceptable time frames


• Read prints, maps and schematics.


• Accurately prepare, process and complete documents such as work orders, work requests and as-builts, both written and electronically, within acceptable time frame


• Ensure safe, quality, timely and efficient construction and restoration of Distribution project tasks and events.


• Participate in project meetings, pre-construction, during construction and post construction, as required


• Ensure proper accounting for material and equipment


• Be available for emergency restoration situations


• Experience with the operation and maintenance of system equipment such as capacitors, regulators, reclosers, transfer switches, Intelli-team switches, and other distribution line devices.

Success Factors:

• Technical knowledge: A strong understanding of mechanical systems, equipment operation, and safety regulations


• Attention to detail: The ability to perform meticulous and thorough inspections and accurately document findings.


• Analytical skills: Strong problem-solving and analytical skills to identify issues and recommend solutions


• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to report findings and work with other teams.

Experience and Education:

• Minimum three plus years of experience in energized line work

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid State of Residence Driver  License is required


• Candidates must pass criminal and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background checks and pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Notes:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.