Electric Utility Storm Damage ASSESSOR- Florida

Damage Assessor

Job Types: Seasonal, Part-time, Temporary, Contract

**If you do not meet the requirements for a damage assessor position, you may be qualified to apply to our storm Driver position. You can apply for the driver position at Electric Utility Storm Damage DRIVER - TechServ Consulting & Training, LTD (applicantstack.com)

Damage Assessor Job Description:

Each Damage Assessor shall be qualified to support the assessment process. The assessor shall:

• Be knowledgeable of primary and secondary electrical facilities including poles, primary wires, secondary wires, secondary services, insulators, transformers, fuses, reclosers, regulators, and other electrical distribution equipment.
• Be knowledgeable of the applicable electric distribution safety rules.
• Understand and can identify the difference between electrical, cable and telephone facilities/assets.
• Possess the ability to read and follow circuit maps, including understanding the symbols for the various types of electrical equipment.
• Understand crew types and their capabilities to conduct repairs.
• Be fit for duty and sufficiently fit to be able to walk in the terrain and environmental conditions resulting from the event.
• Be certified via a certification process as approved by TechServ

Typical Damage Assessor Responsibilities

• Locate, gather, assess and report quality and thorough information in the form and format as designated by TechServ's client.
• Utilize circuit maps or other data provided by our client to patrol (walk/drive), in a safe manner, all assigned areas (circuits, line segments, geographic areas, etc.).
• Identify all apparent damage to electrical facilities in the assigned area and document in the form and format as determined by our client. As an example, but not limited to:
• Downed / low lines
• Broken, leaning, or otherwise damaged poles
• Broken cross arms
• Blown fuses
• Damaged or leaking equipment (transformers, reclosers, arrestors, etc.)
• Tree limb removal or other vegetation management needs.
• Determine and report the crew types needed to perform restoration services.
• Identify, secure, and immediately report any unsafe areas such as downed lines or other facilities.
• Communicate information in a timely and clear manner to Our client to support efficient restoration efforts.

Additional responsibilities may include:

• Performing post-storm inspection to confirm repairs and construction standards.
• Correction of GIS records.
• Patrol for missed damages, vegetation management issues, and material clean up.

Job Types: Seasonal, Part-time, Temporary, Contract

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