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Position Overview:
The Inspector III leads inspection activities on large or complex projects. They are highly certified, oversee technical compliance, mentor junior inspectors, and serve as technical liaisons between field operations and project management teams.
Provide technical guidance, training, and mentorship to junior inspectors and new hires.
Lead quality assurance efforts and ensure documentation meets both company and client requirements.
Act as a liaison between field operations and project managers or engineers regarding technical issues.
Identify and troubleshoot potential project risks or compliance issues, escalating when necessary.
Prepare and review detailed inspection reports and ensure proper data entry into project tracking systems.
Stay abreast of industry regulations and best practices, maintaining advanced certifications.
Operate company vehicles and ensure timely documentation of maintenance needs
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Job Responsibilities Note:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. UES retains the right to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent; welding certificate or related vocational training.
5+ years of progressive inspection or materials testing experience.
Advanced industry certifications required or preferred (e.g., ACI, ICC, AWS CWI
Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
Expert knowledge in interpreting complex blueprints, codes, and standards
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and work independently.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Physical Demands & Work Environment:
This position primarily works in an outdoor work environment, regularly exposed to varying field conditions, including:
Sites that may not be accessible by vehicle, requiring travel on foot through wetlands, swamps, grasslands, fields, and other uneven or rugged terrain with natural and man-made obstacles such as sand, brush, and debris.
Moderate to loud noise levels, common in active construction and industrial environments.
Exposure to environmental elements including dirt, dust, sun, heat, humidity, and adverse weather conditions.
The physical requirements for this position may include and are not limited to:
Ability to lift and/or carry 35 to 75 lbs. up to 75 feet, involving regular repetitive motion.
Ability to stand, walk, drive, and operate equipment for extended periods.
Frequent use of hands and arms for typing, handling tools, and operating equipment.
Ability to bend, twist, reach, stoop, pull, kneel, climb, balance, lift, carry, and push as required for fieldwork and inspections.
Ability to speak and hear effectively to communicate in noisy environments and with project teams.
Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant, and peripheral vison, depth vision, and ability to focus) smell, hear, touch (use hands to reach climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit).
Travel Requirements:
This position requires moderate travel, approximately up to 40% of the time, in support of business objectives and client engagements. Travel may be both scheduled and on short notice, depending on project needs. Destinations typically include job sites, field locations, or regional offices, where work may be conducted in outdoor or operational environments. Adherence to all company safety protocols anduse of PPE is required during travel and on-site work.
EEO Statement:
UES is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is proud to recruit the most qualified candidates. Please see our full EEO Statement at the bottom of the page here
About the Company
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Universal Engineering Sciences
Universal Engineering Sciences, Inc. (Universal) is a consulting engineering firm specializing in geotechnical engineering, environmental sciences, construction materials testing, and threshold inspection. We are a growing, competitive firm with a strong position and reputation in our industry. We are always looking for ways to provide enhanced services. With this in mind, we began offering private provider inspection (PPI) and plan review in 2003, and added in-house geophysical engineering and surveys to our already wide range of construction-related services.
Universal’s mission is to do “WHATEVER IT TAKES” to provide our services with a primary focus on understanding and delivering solutions for each of our individual client’s needs, be that timeliness, cost-saving recommendations, ingenuity or any other requirement they may have.