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This role is responsible for conducting systematic field inspections of above-ground utility assets, collecting condition data, documenting findings, and identifying potential safety or maintenance concerns.\nThe role serves as the eyes and ears of the utility in the field, ensuring accurate asset condition assessment and reporting. This position focuses exclusively on inspection, documentation, and data collection activities. Maintenance, repair, and operational work are performed by utility personnel or designated service providers. This is a full time (40+ hours per week) limited-term role for a duration of 12 months, extendable.\nKey Responsibilities\nConduct scheduled field inspections of utility assets in accordance with established procedures and quality standards.\nAssess and document equipment condition, including signs of damage, corrosion, leaks, vandalism, or safety concerns.\nEvaluate site accessibility and identify conditions that may impact maintenance activities or emergency response efforts.\nInspect and document vegetation encroachment, erosion, standing water, and other environmental factors affecting asset health.\nCapture accurate asset information, photographs, GPS data, and inspection records using mobile devices and field data collection applications.\nIdentify and report potential deficiencies, safety hazards, and asset conditions requiring further review.\nVerify asset identification information and ensure inspection records are complete, accurate, and submitted on time.\nFollow all safety requirements, operating procedures, and field inspection protocols.\nMaintain productivity and quality standards while working independently in the field.\nCommunicate inspection findings clearly and professionally with project management and stakeholder teams.\nTravel throughout assigned service territories to perform inspections.\nRequired Qualifications\nHigh School Diploma or GED required.\nA minimum of 6 months experience as a field technician or inspector.\nValid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.\nAbility to work independently and manage daily field assignments.\nStrong attention to detail and documentation skills.\nExperience using smartphones, tablets, GPS-enabled devices, and mobile applications.\nAbility to read maps, follow routes, and navigate field environments.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and terrain.\nAbility to walk extended distances, stand for long periods, bend, kneel, and carry inspection equipment.\nFor the Power Distribution Field Technician position, the anticipated hourly base pay is $18.00 - $25.00 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).\nWe offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off (vacation, sick, and floating holidays), parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k), and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.\nWho We Are: \nAs the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.\nAt ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.\nPlease submit your resume and brief cover letter.\nERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.\nERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. 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