About this opportunity
The Bergaila Companies lists this Low Voltage Inspector opportunity in washington, District of Columbia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We are seeking a Low Voltage Inspector for assignment in Washington, DC. The selected candidate will support fire alarm system installation, modification, testing and commissioning activities within an active, occupied facility.
Hours are Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 3:00pm
Responsibilities
- Perform daily inspection of fire alarm installation, replacement, expansion and modernization activities
- Verify contractor compliance with project plans, technical specifications, approved shop drawings and contract requirements
- Inspect installation of fire alarm control panels, initiating devices, notification appliances, communication pathways, power supplies and associated infrastructure
- Monitor workmanship and installation methods to ensure compliance with industry standards and manufacturer recommendations
- Identify, document and track deficiencies requiring corrective action
- Verify compliance with applicable building codes, fire codes, life safety requirements and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) regulations
- Review system installations for compliance with NFPA standards and project-specific requirements
- Monitor impairment procedures, temporary protection measures and fire watch activities when required
- Ensure proper documentation and maintenance of life safety systems throughout construction activities
- Operating Facility Coordination
- Coordinate daily activities within an occupied and operational facility environment
- Work closely with facility management, operations personnel, security staff and contractors to minimize impacts to occupants and mission-critical operations
- Review planned outage requests and ensure proper stakeholder notification procedures are followed
- Monitor contractor adherence to access restrictions, permit requirements and operational constraints
- Witness and document functional testing, acceptance testing, integrated system testing and commissioning activities
- Verify proper operation of devices, circuits, communication networks, monitoring systems and supervisory functions
- Review contractor testing reports, inspection forms and closeout documentation
- Ensure deficiencies identified during testing are corrected and retested before acceptance
- Prepare detailed daily inspection reports documenting work activities, contractor progress, observations and issues
- Maintain inspection records, photographs, field notes and quality documentation
- Track requests for information (RFIs), submittals, field changes and non-conformance items
- Assist in preparation of punch lists and final acceptance documentation
- Monitor contractor compliance with site safety plans, OSHA requirements and facility-specific safety protocols
- Verify implementation of lockout/tagout procedures, permit systems and hot work requirements where applicable
- Identify potential safety concerns and communicate corrective actions
- Serve as the primary field liaison between contractors, facility representatives and project management teams
- Attend progress meetings, coordination meetings, testing activities and project status reviews
- Provide timely updates regarding schedule impacts, quality concerns and operational risks
- Escalate critical issues affecting life safety systems, facility operations or project milestones
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- 10+ years of construction inspection experience, including significant experience with fire alarm systems and life safety projects
- Demonstrated experience inspecting projects within occupied or operational facilities
- Strong knowledge of fire alarm system components, installation practices and acceptance testing procedures
- Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, riser diagrams, sequence of operations and technical submittals
- A NICET or Fire Protection related certification is highly preferred
Worksite address
washington, DC, 20022, US
Who can apply
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