Berkeley Lab has an opening for an Electrical Inspector in the Facilities Division as part of the Code Compliance Program.

What You Will Do:

• Provide electrical inspection for the Lab's energization field activities including inspection of electrical equipment installations, modifications, and witness testing.
• Complete and file all pre-concealment, witness testing, and final inspection reports.
• Responsible for identifying and tracking non-conforming electrical installation items and communicating inspection results. Performing re-inspections to verify corrective actions and documenting results.
• Investigate as-built conditions in accordance with the design documents and inspect construction of electrical equipment, wiring and systems.
• Follow safe work practices and provide input/feedback that serves to integrate safety into design principles and inspection activities per NFPA 70E and OSHA standards.
• Perform site inspections to verify compliance with codes and project specifications.
• Ensure work complies with applicable LBNL, Federal, Department of Energy (DOE), State of California, NFPA, industry design standards, codes, regulations, orders, and directives.
• Provide input to the Authority Having Jurisdiction for Safe Electrical Installations (IAHJ) for metrics, tracking, and continuous improvement.
• Organize and compile pertinent information for equipment files and electrical databases.
• Maintain inspection reports and records according to the IAHJ program electronic database filing system requirements for all inspection and witness testing reports per matrix/contract documents and LBNL specifications.
• Review prescriptive testing and inspection requirements for designs, installations, modifications, or preventative maintenance inspections/observations.
• Identify resolutions to moderately complex problems where unknown conditions exist or information is incomplete. Exercise judgment within defined principles and practices to determine an appropriate action.
• Follow all OSHA, DOE, NFPA 70E, and LBNL safety requirements.
• Maintain and complete all LBNL required safety training.

What is Required:

• A Journey level electrician or inspector with a minimum of 4 years work experience involving the installation or inspection of electrical systems in commercial and/or industrial structures or facilities OR
• Education equivalent to an Associates degree with a minimum of 2 years of work experience involving the installation or inspection of electrical systems in commercial and/or industrial structures or facilities.
• Experience involving field installation and/or code compliance inspection of electrical installations for commercial buildings which may include office buildings, warehouses, hotels, and laboratories.
• Experience in installing or inspecting medium & low power distribution systems.
• Experience working with internal and external customers, clients, contractors, and other stakeholders with the demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects with varying priorities while meeting tight deadlines.
• Ability to understand electrical construction drawings and apply NFPA-70 code provisions as they relate to power distribution, generation, controls, lighting, premises wiring, electrical equipment, overcurrent protective devices, arc-flash hazards, and fault current.
• Experience with electrical construction, wiring methods and materials used in construction.
• Strong understanding of NFPA-70 as they pertain to commercial and/or industrial electrical installations.
• Skills involving evaluation and enforcement of electrical codes, industry standards, and other safety-related procedures.
• Strong technical and analytical skills and the ability to provide code compliant solutions to resolve moderately complex problems involving non-conforming installations, wiring, and or modifications.
• Ability to pass all LBNL required safety, institutional, and other training, as assigned.
• Ability to learn OSHA, DOE, NFPA 70, NFPA 70E, NFPA 70B, NFPA 78, IEEE, NETA, NEMA, UL and other related codes/standards.
• Ability to learn Bluebeam, Smartsheet and ProCore software packages.
• Detail oriented and knowledgeable of inspection practices, scheduling for efficient time management, organization, planning and record-keeping skills.
• Effective communication skills both in verbal and writing and interpersonal skills.
• Competent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills to make sound judgments and provide creative solutions to complex problems.
• Ability to work well under pressure and handle multiple tasks to achieve defined group and institutional goals.
• Use handheld devices and computer workstations for proficient use of spreadsheet and word processing software programs for data entry and report preparation and other electronic filing to satisfy project-specific inspection related requirements.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid International Association of Electrical Inspectors certification (CEI-M) or ICC E2 certification for Commercial Electrical Inspector within six (6) months from date of hire.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a technical/engineering related discipline.
• Journeyman Electrician License issued by the California Contractors State License Board.
• International Association of Electrical Inspectors Plan review 2C or ICC E3 Plans reviewer certification.

Notes:

• This is a full-time career appointment, exempt (monthly paid) from overtime pay.
• The full salary range for this position is $7,853 - $13,254 per month for the job classification of N40.2.
• Salary for this position will be commensurate with the final candidate's qualifications and experience, including knowledge, relevant education, certifications, as well as aligned with the internal peer group.
• It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate's qualifications and experience.
• This position may be subject to a background check. Any convictions will be evaluated to determine if they directly relate to the responsibilities and requirements of the position. Having a conviction history will not automatically disqualify an applicant from being considered for employment.
• Work will be primarily performed at: Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA.

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