Dual Inspector

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.•Carrizo Springs, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A Dual Inspector (Pipeline & Facilities) is responsible for inspecting the construction, maintenance, and integrity of both pipeline systems and facility infrastructure to ensure compliance with project specifications, industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company procedures. The position will be in various locations in 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

Perform inspections of construction, maintenance, and integrity of pipeline systems and facility infrastructure.
Ensure compliance with project specifications, industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company procedures.
Be familiar with approved construction drawings and Company specifications.
Understand the Contract document as it relates to inspection duties.
Have a basic understanding of welding techniques, welding positions, welding consumables, weld preparation and welding drawing requirements.
Maintain a detailed inspector's logbook.
Complete and submit applicable inspection reports that accurately describe the work performed.
Take a proactive approach to safety on the job site and report safety issues.
Plan and organize inspection duties in advance.
Assure any design changes or material substitutions are discussed with management and proper Company approval is obtained.
Verify all materials used in the installation are in compliance with Company requirements.
Keep management aware of any daily problems or anticipated problems with the project.
Possess an understanding of the relationship between quality assurance, quality control and inspection procedures.
Assure a welding procedure is established and each welder is qualified for the work he is performing.
Monitor the quality of the welds being made to assure sound welds are being made at all joints.
Assure the repairs made to correct defects in a pipe weld sufficiently corrected the defect and the weld satisfies the requirements as outlined by the appropriate codes and Company specifications.
Assure all welding materials are of proper type and quality, they have been stored according to manufacturers' specifications, and damaged materials are not used in the welding of the pipe.
Inspect Other Contractors' work for compliance with all permit requirements and one-call (call before you dig) requirements.
Immediately verbally communicate any deviations to Chief Inspector and Company and follow 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 have had all other utilities marked in the areas Other Contractors are working on in connection with the Project, and all gas facilities are painted and flagged in accordance with local requirements.
Field verify that the construction equipment used, and the amounts of materials installed during construction are captured on the Daily Progress Report for inventory and billing purposes.
Use experience and professional judgment to inspect material waste to help reduce any potential loss of materials through the inefficient use of the material by the 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 but not limited to 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 that pipe is properly supported, the coating of pipe and weld joints are protected, and the as-built information is properly recorded.
Examine the pipe coating at the leading edge of the pull-back to ensure there has been no damage to pipe coating 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 the duration of the test(s) and verify in advance of testing that calibration papers for the equipment are in proper 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 any irregularities.
Field validate that all environmental BMPs are followed by Other Contractors in accordance with the permits and construction plans.
Visually inspect pipe for noticeable defects to pipe coating prior to backfills, HOD pull-throughs, or jack and bores.
Visually inspect pipe for gouges, dents, or other imperfections prior to backfills, HOD pull-throughs, or jack and bores.
Verify all pipe is "jeeped" and holidays properly repaired prior to lowering in trench or pulled back thru the HOD path.
Verify that all field applied pipe coating meets Company’s mil thickness and manufacturer's hardness specifications once cured.
Verify all shrink sleeves or similar products used to protect weld joints are inspected for proper installation when utilized.
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.
Verify that all visible pipe and weld joint coatings were not damaged during pull-through activities after ALL HDDs.