• Location: Fontana, CA
• Type: Contract
• Job #83109

An electric utility client is looking for a Quality Electrical Inspector who will perform a visual inspection of incoming shipments of distribution transformer units from Howard Industries.

Location: Fontana, CA 92337
Position: Quality Electrical Inspector
Pay Rate: $23.71/hr. on W2
Duration: 18 months or longer
Schedule: 1^st shift, M-F, 20-30 hrs. a week

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform a visual inspection of incoming shipments of distribution transformer units from Howard Industries. These shipments are coming from their Laurel, Mississippi facility and will be arriving at Southwire’s warehouse in Fontana, California. The inventory is designated as vendor managed inventory (VMI) and is owned and managed by Howard Industries at the Southwire Fontana facility.
• We are receiving five types of distribution transformers: Overhead (Pole Top), Single Phase Padmount, 3-Phase Padmount (500kVA and smaller), 3-Phase Power Padmount (750kVA or larger), and Buried Underground Residential Distribution (BURD) / Subway (submersible). The expectation for the inspector is to perform a thorough visual inspection of these transformer units and meticulously record any cosmetic issues in a tracking log.
• To assist you with the inspection process, a detailed job aid will be provided for each design, outlining the specific criteria to evaluate.

Common cosmetic findings that you may come across during the visual inspection include:
 

• Air Compartment Integrity
• Damaged Subcomponent
• Damaged Tank (Scratch/Scrape, Dent, Missing Paint)
• Door Latching Issue
• Incorrect Nameplate/Stickers
• Incorrectly Labeled Component (i.e., Coil/Loop Switch)
• Internal Fault Detector (OH Only)
• Missing Subcomponents
• Oil Leak (Component/Gasket)
• Oil Leak (Weld)
• Pressure Relief Valve (PRV) issues including damage
• Is the warranty period on the Warranty sticker accurate from date distribution transformer unit was manufactured? The warranty period is 18 months on overhead, single-phase pads, BURDs and smaller 3-phase padmount transformers (500kVA and smaller). The larger 3-phase padmounted transformers (750kVA or larger) are a 3-year warranty period.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 1-3 years of related experience

About our client:
Our client is one of the largest electric utilities and a longtime leader in renewable energy and energy efficiency in the United States providing electricity for much of Southern California.

About APR:
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!

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