Communication Inspector - Washington, DC

Description

We are seeking a Communication Inspector to be based at our client site in Washington, DC!

Work includes, but is not limited to:

• Inspecting all phases of Metrorail COMM construction. Typical inspection to include installation and testing of cable and equipment for radio; public address; closed circuit television; fire and intrusion; telephones; carrier systems utilizing T-carrier digital format on fiber-optic facilities or copper-cable facilities.
• Monitors cable installation, splicing of fiber-optic and copper-carrier cables and verification of test measurements utilizing oscilloscopes, meggers, bit error rate test sets, multimeters, frequency counters, and optical time domain reflectometers. Validate system/integration testing and operational integrity of systems.
• Verifies interfaces to electrical, mechanical equipment installed by others such as fan controls, fire suppression systems, elevators and escalators. Identifies problems and recommends corrective actions particularly for interfaces between systems and work by others.
• Monitors Contractor's Quality Control System (CQCS) and verifies that the installation, material and equipment conform to contract standards. Records and reports daily construction activity as outlined in "Guidelines for Construction Inspection" and as instructed by supervisor. Conducts field surveys to detect potential problems and to ensure field changes are properly channeled and documented. Informs contractor's field supervisory representative of non-compliance with contract provisions; monitors corrective action. Investigates problems and initiates actions for their resolution to m1n1m1ze work disruption. Verifies receipt of contractor's material shipments and is able to reject defective or substandard material. Works independently with minimal supervision.
• Observes installation and testing for compliance with applicable safety regulations as follows: Inspects for unsafe practices and notifies safety representative on site to take action to correct safety hazards. In emergency situations, stops the work and immediately reports the action to a supervisor. Performs daily safety inspections; prepares safety reports; and attends contractor's tool box safety meetings.
• Passes directly to contractor's field representatives, as requested or as necessary, information that is related to plans and specifications and changes to the Contract. Ensures the contractor is working with approved shop drawings and up-to- date contract drawings; verifies and documents as-built conditions, particularly schematics.
• Assists the Resident Engineer in conducting substantial completion inspections (SCI) and final acceptance inspections. Prepares work lists prior to SCI.
• Works various shifts and schedules as may be assigned and, from time to time, required; and performs other duties as required and/or assigned by the WMATA COTR, Project Manager or Inspector Supervisor.

Qualifications

Experience:

• The Communication Inspectors shall have minimum 5 years of experience.
• The inspectors shall have experience in the following field:
  • Electrical
  • Communications (Low -voltage)
  • CCTV
  • Access Control
  • Fire Alarm
• The inspectors shall have ability to work alternate shifts (day / night). The work hours are generally either from 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM, 6:00 PM – 2:00 AM or 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM, with 1 hour for lunch. Please note that these shift hours are subject to change for any weekend work that may be needed.
• The inspectors shall have the physical ability to access any of the locations and perform a hands-on inspection if required.
• The inspectors must have their own transportation during metro’s non-revenue hours. The client cannot issue a Metro truck to contractors/consultants.

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION: ARORA ENGINEERS, INC. (ARORA) - Arora provides clients in the aviation, transportation, education, government, and commercial/institutional sectors with engineering services for intelligent infrastructure solutions. Through smart design, construction management, and facilities maintenance management, we rethink industry needs to help keep clients on the cutting edge and add value to a project. Arora is a growing firm that welcomes individuals with a thirst for knowledge and the energy to tackle projects that help take the infrastructure of our world to the next level.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

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