Bridge Painting Inspector

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Techno is seeking a Bridge Painting Inspector to support bridge painting projects throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties to support the LIRR Business Unit. The Inspector will monitor contractor activities, verify surface preparation and painting work, and ensure projects are completed safely and in accordance with contract specifications and applicable standards.

• Inspect surface preparation, cleaning, coating, and painting activities.
• Verify contractor work complies with plans, specifications, and AMPP requirements.
• Review contractor monthly submittals for accuracy and completeness, including certified payrolls, DBE/MBE/WBE updates, schedules, payment requisitions, work plans, shop drawings, and project documentation.
• Interface with Senior Field Inspectors to review third-party contractor and consultant invoices for payment in accordance with progress of the work.
• Prepare daily inspection reportsin Manual for Uniform Record Keeping (MURK) format and maintain project records.
• Read and interpret construction plans, specifications, containment plans, and MPT drawings.
• Coordinate with contractors, Senior Inspectors, and MTA/LIRR personnel.
• Assist with planning and coordinating track outages, foul time, flag protection, and construction coordination.
• Identify and report safety concerns and construction issues.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with LIRR procedures and guidelines and applicable Safety and Quality Plan requirements.
• Utilize the electronic filing system and Project Management Information System in accordance with LIRR policy.
• Attend MTA Roadway Worker Protection training provided by MTA and maintain certification for the duration of the assignment.
• Physically navigate project sites, including inclined embankments, train tracks and ballast, and lifted work platforms.
• Travel between project sites as required.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• 3+ years of bridge painting, construction, and inspection experience, including:
  • Verifying completion of construction work.
  • Performing visual and physical inspections of surface cleaning and preparation and coating system inspection in accordance with AMPP requirements.
  • Interpreting contract specifications and construction plans, including containment and MPT drawings.
• AMPP CIP Level l or BCI Level l certification required and must remain valid for the duration of the assignment.
• OSHA 30-Hour certification completed within the past 5 years.
• Experience with surface preparation and coating inspection.
• Ability to interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Teams, Word, and Excel.
• Must be able to work weekends and nights if necessary.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Railroad/rail transit experience preferred.

COMPENSATION

The anticipated compensation range for this position is $40-$50/hr. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, education, certifications, skills, and work location.