General Inspector

E2 Consulting Engineers•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the Distribution Utility Inspector is to provide inspection of contractor’s quality of work in accordance with the client’s policies and procedures as it relates to excavation and installation on pipeline construction projects. In addition, these activities must be performed in accordance with the appropriate Company specifications, project scope of work (SOW), procedures, codes, standards, safety requirements and the approved for construction drawings. This position requires constant communication in a high paced environment while contractors are working in restricted space and ROW areas within public and private property.

Requirements

Minimum of two (2) years coordinating and inspecting construction projects for natural gas pipeline construction.
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
Required Operator Qualifications (per contract documents)
Word and Excel Computer skills

Nice To Haves

Project experience with urban natural gas transmission pipeline construction
Experience or expertise in the following specialties: Corrosion / Cathodic Protection / AC Mitigation Jack and Bore / HDD Materials Management Coatings General Transmission Pipeline Construction
OSHA Competent Person
GASWCC Level 1 Design Professional designation
API 1169 Certification

Responsibilities

Inspect Other Contractors' work for compliance with all permit requirements and one-call (call before you dig) requirements.
Ensure all work activities are performed in a safe and professional manner within the companies Health and Safety handbook.
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 included as attachments hereto.
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 each 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.
Using experience and professional judgment inspect the material waste to help reduce any potential loss of materials through the inefficient use of the material by the Other Contractors.
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 each Project or utilized for testing are properly constructed, rated, and possess proper manufacturer documentation.
Maintain daily records to support all installation activities, construction as-built and completion paperwork.
Assist field engineers with as-built documentation and redline drawings.
Responsible for tracking of all materials and equipment used for pipeline and distribution construction. (As-Builts)
Ensure compliance with all project specific environmental requirements, land owner stipulations and construction requirements.
Ensure compliance with all city, county, state and other agency permit requirements.
Communicate effectively with outside agency onsite inspectors, contractor personnel and client personnel working on various aspects of construction projects.
Communicate and coordinate effectively with property owners and general public directly affected by project construction.
Communicate effectively with project team during course of construction on a daily basis. Level of communication may vary depending on nature and size of project.
Inform Gas Company/Lead Inspector and/or Regional Supervisor immediately of any safety accidents or concerns, construction deviations or any problems and/or anticipated problems.
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 Gas Company.
Review and verify that Other Contractors' Horizontal Directional Drill ("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 the Company. The approved list of additives and fluids shall be provided to the Inspector.
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 Best Management Practices ("BMPs") are followed by Other Contractors in accordance with the permits and construction plans.
Visually inspect pipe for noticeable defects to pipe coating.
Visually inspect pipe for gouges, dents, or other imperfections.
Verify all pipe is "jeeped" and holidays properly repaired prior to lowering in trench or pulled back thru the HDD 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; and
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.