Dual Coating & Welding Inspector

E2 Consulting Engineers•Falfurrias, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. (E2) is seeking a Dual Coating & Welding Inspector to ensure proper welding procedures, radiographer certifications, welder qualifications, sound weld production, and accurate documentation (MTRs, as-builts, weld mapping). This role also involves inspecting the quality of coating application on steel pipe and fittings for pipeline construction projects in accordance with client policies and procedures. The position is located in various areas of South Texas.

Requirements

Knowledge and experience pertaining to the skillset required to build/install natural gas transmission pipeline facilities.
3-5+ years of pipeline construction and/or inspection experience (combination of experience is acceptable).
Ability to read construction drawings, alignment sheets and valve maps and translate to actual field constructability.
Past experience inspecting the application of field applied pipeline coatings.
Familiarity with DOT 192 and OSHA regulations.
Ability to read, interpret and implement the Company's OPM and all other attachments.
American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector (AWS CWI or SCWI).
NACE CIP Level 1.
Knowledge of codes and standards including API 1104, ASME B 31.8, NACE and SSPC.
Word and Excel Computer skills.
Experience with Fabrication.
Ability to read and interpret IFC'S, ISO'S, and P&ID'S.
Must be able to read ISO's or dig sheets.
Must be intermediate with a computer and reports.
Good detail-oriented and good communication skills.

Responsibilities

Be familiar with approved construction drawings and Company specifications.
Understand the Contract document as it relates to project duties.
Have a basic understanding of welding techniques, positions, consumables, preparation, and drawing requirements.
Maintain a detailed inspector's logbook.
Complete and submit applicable inspection reports accurately describing work performed, ensuring welds can be identified per current standards.
Take a proactive approach to safety on the job site and report safety issues to the Construction Manager, Chief Inspector, and Safety Inspector.
Plan and organize inspection duties in advance.
Ensure any design changes or material substitutions are discussed with the Construction Manager, Chief Inspector, and proper Company approval is obtained.
Verify all materials used in the installation comply with Company requirements.
Keep the Chief Inspector informed of daily and anticipated project problems.
Possess an understanding of the relationship between quality assurance, quality control, and inspection procedures.
Ensure a welding procedure is established and each welder is qualified for the work performed.
Monitor the quality of welds to ensure sound welds are made at all joints.
Ensure repairs made to correct defects in pipe welds sufficiently correct the defect and satisfy code and Company specification requirements.
Ensure all welding materials are of proper type and quality, stored according to manufacturer specifications, and damaged materials are not used.
May be assigned additional duties and responsibilities relating to pipeline construction inspection observation and documentation.
Inspect Other Contractors' work for compliance with all permit requirements and one-call (call before you dig) requirements.
Immediately verbally communicate any deviations to the Chief Inspector and Company, following up with formal written documentation the same day.
Verify Other Contractors have and are utilizing necessary equipment, safety measures, records, Project designs, drawings, GIS, etc., to avoid damaging gas mains, services, and other utilities.
Verify that Other Contractors are following Southern Company Gas Spotting Best Practices and Southern Company Gas Excavation Best Practices.
Verify Other Contractors have located all gas lines and had all other utilities marked in their work areas, and all gas facilities are painted and flagged according to local requirements.
Field verify that construction equipment used and materials installed are captured on the Daily Progress Report for inventory and billing.
Use experience and professional judgment to inspect material waste and help reduce potential loss through inefficient use by Other Contractors.
Communicate any opportunities to reduce material waste to Company.
Verify that Other Contractors are following Company procedures and coating manufacturers' instructions for applying field coatings to pipe, fittings, valves, joints, and other pipeline components.
Verify, prior to use, that all materials to be incorporated into the Project or utilized for testing are properly constructed, rated, and possess proper manufacturer documentation.
Complete and submit Daily Inspection Report forms, including safety inspection forms, coating inspection forms (pipe coating and repairs, joint coating, jeep calibration and inspection, etc.), trenching and backfill inspection forms, and other construction inspection forms as requested by Company.
Review and verify that Other Contractors' HOD path is acceptable.
Witness all HOD "pull-throughs" to verify proper pipe support, protection of pipe and weld joint coating, and proper recording of as-built information.
Examine pipe coating at the leading edge of the pull-back to ensure no damage during pull back.
Verify polymers and additives used in drilling fluids are approved by Company.
Verify pull force does not exceed design.
Witness hydrostatic testing for its duration and verify in advance that calibration papers for equipment are in order and attached to the test report.
Verify that Other Contractor(s) properly clean and dry pipelines prior to commissioning.
Witness and verify that Other Contractors properly inspect pipeline for deformation and that subsequent analysis is free of irregularities.
Field validate that all environmental BMPs are followed by Other Contractors in accordance with permits and construction plans.
Prior to ALL backfills, HOD pull-throughs, or jack and bores: Visually inspect pipe for noticeable defects to pipe coating, gouges, dents, or other imperfections. Verify all pipe is "jeeped" and holidays properly repaired prior to lowering in trench or pulled back through the HOD path. Once cured, verify that all field-applied pipe coating meets Company’s mil thickness and manufacturer's hardness specifications. When utilized, verify all shrink sleeves or similar products used to protect weld joints are inspected for proper installation.
Coordinate with Other Contractors' survey crews to verify proper as-built information is recorded.
Verify that proper padding and bedding exists around pipe.
Verify that pipe is rigged and lowered into trench without damage to pipe or coating.
After ALL HDDs, verify that all visible pipe and weld joint coatings were not damaged during pull-through activities.