Industrial Power Systems Inspector

Accountabilities

Conduct industrial power system inspections: Perform comprehensive assessments of electrical infrastructure in commercial, industrial, and mission-critical facilities to evaluate equipment condition, operational reliability, and compliance with applicable requirements.
Review electrical documentation: Interpret electrical one-line diagrams, schematics, engineering drawings, and as-built documentation to verify field conditions and identify discrepancies between documented designs and installed systems.
Verify code and safety compliance: Assess electrical installations and operating practices against relevant National Electrical Code (NEC), NFPA, OSHA, IEEE, and client-specific standards and requirements.
Perform electrical safety assessments: Conduct arc flash hazard assessments, review existing arc flash studies, and identify electrical safety risks requiring corrective action.
Evaluate preventive maintenance practices: Inspect electrical equipment and assess maintenance programs against recognized industry guidance, including NFPA 70B recommendations.
Inspect critical power infrastructure: Assess service entrances, switchgear, electrical distribution systems, backup generators, UPS equipment, battery banks, and related infrastructure for condition, performance, and reliability.
Identify potential equipment deficiencies: Perform visual inspections and, where applicable, infrared thermography to identify overheating, loose connections, load imbalances, and other indicators of potential electrical failures.
Assess backup power systems: Conduct operational checks of UPS systems and battery installations, reviewing maintenance records, runtime conditions, and other relevant indicators of system readiness.
Document findings and recommendations: Prepare detailed inspection reports supported by photographic evidence, clearly identifying deficiencies, safety concerns, compliance gaps, potential risks, and recommended corrective actions.
Advise clients on technical findings: Communicate inspection results to clients and facility stakeholders, explaining technical issues in accessible, practical terms and recommending appropriate next steps.
Support risk mitigation and reliability improvements: Provide technical insights that help clients prioritize corrective measures, strengthen electrical safety programs, and improve the long-term reliability of their facilities.
Maintain professional inspection standards: Apply consistent inspection methodologies, sound technical judgment, and attention to detail across diverse facilities and project environments.
Requirements
Electrical qualifications: A licensed Master Electrician or Journeyman Electrician credential is strongly preferred. Candidates with a degree in Electrical Engineering and two to three years of relevant experience may also be considered.
Relevant industry experience: At least five years of hands-on experience in industrial or commercial electrical power system installation, testing, inspection, or maintenance.
Electrical code and safety knowledge: Strong knowledge of NFPA standards, NEC requirements, OSHA regulations, IEEE guidance, and applicable electrical safety and compliance practices.
Electrical inspection expertise: Demonstrated ability to evaluate electrical infrastructure, identify deficiencies, assess equipment condition, and verify compliance with applicable codes and technical requirements.
Technical drawing interpretation: Proficiency in reading and interpreting electrical one-line diagrams, schematics, engineering drawings, and as-built documentation.
Industrial power systems knowledge: Familiarity with electrical distribution systems, switchgear, backup generators, UPS systems, battery technologies, and other critical power infrastructure.
Preventive maintenance and reliability: Experience assessing electrical maintenance programs, identifying equipment deterioration, and recommending measures to improve reliability and reduce operational risks.
Electrical hazard assessment: Knowledge of arc flash hazards, electrical safety assessments, and relevant preventive maintenance and risk management practices.
Inspection reporting and communication: Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce accurate, well-organized reports and explain findings to clients and nontechnical stakeholders.
Professional certification: NFPA Certified Electrical Inspector (CEI) certification is highly desirable.
Military electrical experience: Military electrical training or experience is particularly valued, especially in industrial power distribution, generator systems, mission-critical infrastructure, and electrical safety programs.
Mission-critical facility experience: Experience working in data centers, hospitals, utilities, warehouses, military installations, or comparable environments is strongly preferred.
Analytical and problem-solving abilities: Strong attention to detail, sound technical judgment, and the ability to identify potential hazards, interpret inspection findings, and develop practical corrective recommendations.
Professionalism and client service: The ability to work independently, communicate confidently with facility stakeholders, and maintain high standards of safety, accuracy, and integrity during inspections.
Benefits
Retirement savings: 401(k) plan.
Employer retirement contributions: 401(k) matching.
Healthcare coverage: Health insurance.
Dental coverage: Dental insurance.
Vision coverage: Vision insurance.
Health savings account: Access to a health savings account (HSA).
Paid time off: Paid leave to support personal needs and work-life balance.
Referral program: Employee referral program.
Remote work arrangement: Remote-based position within the United States, with on-site inspections and travel requirements potentially associated with project assignments.
Meaningful professional impact: The opportunity to contribute to electrical safety, regulatory compliance, risk reduction, and the reliability of critical infrastructure across diverse facilities.
Varied project exposure: Opportunities to assess complex electrical systems and work across industrial, commercial, and mission-critical environments.