What are the responsibilities and job description for the Energy Inspector position at DPIS Builder Services?
Energy Inspector is needed to assist in home performance testing and to perform post-improvement inspections on homes that have been improved by home performance contractors. Our company is a growing energy efficient organization with many opportunities for advancement. We will pay for all training to obtain the valuable skills and knowledge required in this cutting edge industry. The Energy Inspector will complete the tasks to conduct, observe and assist building diagnostics on residential homes, develop reports, and various other tasks related to the home performance testing field.
Company Description
Headquartered in Houston, TX, DPIS Builders Services offers a full range of inspection, design, engineering, and quality assurance services, primarily to residential homebuilders throughout Texas, the Upper Midwest, and the Southeast. In 2020, DPIS acquired Ei Companies, Las Vegas, NV based award-winning provider of energy inspections, engineering and risk management services largely to single- and multi-family homebuilders, architects and insurance companies across the Western United States. As a combined company, DPIS and Ei is now the largest comprehensive provider of third-party engineering; HVAC design; and energy, quality and construction inspection services nationwide with presence in 16 states reaching from the Atlantic to the Pacific. We are the single source solution in the residential construction industry with a culture of partnering to help our customers reduce risk, cost, and time in construction, and the leading HERS rater and Energy Star provider in the nation.
DPIS Builders Services – Ei Companies is a 500-person private company, backed by a leading investment firm dedicated to investing in our people, technology and infrastructure. Our employees are located around the country in each market to best serve the needs of our customers.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Training will be provided by the company to receive BPI Building Analyst or RESNET Rater Field Inspector Certified.
- Capacity and desire to learn more about the industry
- Excellent communication, time-management, and organizational skills.
- Physical ability to work on ladders and enter attics, basements, and other confined areas of a home.
- Good attitude and the ability to work on your own is a must.
- Valid Driver’s license, good driving record and reliable vehicle required.
- Basic computer and keyboard competency and familiarity with MS Word & MS Excel.
Preferred Qualifications:
- One or more years of residential construction or energy auditing experience OR 2-year degree in a related field.
- Basic knowledge and experience preferred with residential building science, residential energy efficiency, residential building construction
- BPI Building Analyst or RESNET Rater Field Inspector certifications
Primary Responsibilities:
- Conducting blower door testing.
- Conducting combustion safety testing.
- Performing ventilation testing.
- Duct leakage testing.
- Preparing home performance reports, and recommendations.
- Performing infrared scanning.
- Meeting home owners and contractors to discuss building science of homes.
Benefits:
- Health Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Life Insurance
- 401 (k) Plan with company matching options
- Short Term and Long Term Disability
- Paid Holidays and Vacation
- Paid Training
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: Multiple Locations