Dual Inspector

E2 Consulting Engineers•Carrizo Springs, TX

About The Position

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP is seeking a Dual Inspector (Pipeline & Facilities) to inspect construction, maintenance, and integrity work on pipeline systems and facility infrastructure. The role ensures work complies with project specifications, industry standards, regulatory requirements, and company procedures. The position is based in various locations in South Texas and requires local candidates. Travel of up to 75% is required. The inspector reviews construction documents, drawings, specifications, and materials; monitors welding and coating work; maintains detailed inspection records; and reports safety, quality, and construction issues. The role also observes other contractors’ work, verifies compliance with permits and company practices, documents construction progress and material use, and witnesses testing and pipeline installation activities. Inspectors coordinate with the Chief Inspector, Construction Manager, Company representatives, contractors, and survey crews. The work operates in a professional office environment using standard office equipment, as well as in the field. Employees must be able to sit or stand and move freely for up to eight hours per day. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Following an offer, applicants may be required to complete background checks, drug testing, and/or a fit-for-duty physical examination. E2 is a Drug Free Workplace; as a federal contractor, it cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, including when prescribed.

Requirements

At least 3–5 years of pipeline construction and/or inspection experience; a combination of experience is acceptable.
Knowledge and experience related to building or installing natural gas transmission pipeline facilities.
Ability to read construction drawings, alignment sheets, and valve maps and translate them into field constructability.
Experience inspecting field-applied pipeline coatings.
Familiarity with DOT 192 and OSHA regulations.
Ability to read, interpret, and implement the Company’s OPM and associated attachments.
American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector certification (AWS CWI or SCWI); the posting also states the inspector must have a CWI certification.
NACE CIP Level 1 certification; the posting also states the inspector must have NACE certification.
Knowledge of API 1104, ASME B31.8, NACE, and SSPC codes and standards.
Word and Excel computer skills; intermediate computer and reporting skills.
Experience with fabrication.
Ability to read and interpret IFCs, ISOs, and P&IDs; ability to read ISOs or dig sheets.
Strong attention to detail and good communication skills.
Ability to sit or stand for up to eight hours per day and move freely for up to eight hours per day.
Local candidates only; travel up to 75% is required.

Responsibilities

Review approved construction drawings, company specifications, and contract documents relevant to inspection duties.
Maintain a detailed inspector’s logbook and submit accurate inspection and daily progress reports, including applicable safety, coating, trenching, backfill, and other construction forms.
Plan and organize inspection duties, communicate daily or anticipated project problems to the Chief Inspector, and report safety issues to the Construction Manager, Chief Inspector, and Safety Inspector.
Discuss design changes and material substitutions with the appropriate project personnel and ensure company approval is obtained.
Verify that materials used for installation or testing meet company requirements and are properly constructed, rated, documented, stored, and suitable for use.
Confirm that welding procedures are established, welders are qualified, welds meet applicable codes and specifications, and repairs adequately correct defects.
Inspect other contractors’ work for compliance with permits, one-call requirements, company procedures, and applicable spotting and excavation best practices.
Verify other contractors have and use equipment, safety measures, records, designs, drawings, GIS information, and utility markings needed to avoid damaging gas mains, services, and other utilities.
Document construction equipment and installed material quantities on Daily Progress Reports for inventory and billing; identify and report opportunities to reduce material waste.
Verify field coatings are applied in accordance with company procedures and manufacturers’ instructions, and immediately report deviations verbally with same-day written follow-up.
Review and verify that other contractors’ horizontal directional drilling (HDD) paths are acceptable; witness pull-throughs and confirm pipe support, coating protection, and as-built information.
Verify company approval of drilling-fluid polymers and additives and confirm pull force does not exceed design limits.
Witness hydrostatic testing, verify equipment calibration documentation, and confirm pipelines are properly cleaned and dried before commissioning.
Witness and verify pipeline deformation inspections and ensure the resulting analysis identifies no irregularities.
Validate that environmental best management practices are followed in accordance with permits and construction plans.
Before backfills, HDD pull-throughs, or jack-and-bores, inspect pipe and coatings for defects or damage; verify pipe is jeepped and coating holidays are repaired before lowering or pullback.
After field-applied coatings cure, verify coating thickness and hardness meet company and manufacturer specifications; inspect shrink sleeves or similar weld-joint protection products when used.
Coordinate with survey crews to confirm proper as-built information is recorded.
Verify pipe padding and bedding and confirm pipe is rigged and lowered into the trench without damage.
After HDD operations, verify visible pipe and weld-joint coatings were not damaged during pull-through activities.