Inspector, C&M

One Gas•Austin, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs inspection work on company pipelines; oversees contractors engaged in the construction and maintenance of a Natural Gas pipeline system. Inspects installation, maintenance, and removal work performed by or contractors on transmission and distribution pipelines to ensure compliance and identify noncompliance with company and governmental standards. Assists with operation and/or maintenance of tools and equipment in performance of duties including: Pipe and crescent wrenches Pipe cutters and threaders Hammers and screwdrivers Picks, shovels, and rakes Air compressors and generators Plastic fusion equipment Combustible Gas Indicators - flame-ionization unit Jiggle bar Leak survey equipment Tapping and plugging Performs routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment. Maintains logs; compiles and prepares reports including but not limited to: Inspection logs Leak reports Job order completion information Training/testing records Mileage reports Accident/first aid reports Expense Reports Investigates customer related orders and/or emergency situations including but not limited to: Low pressure calls Class 1 leaks Blowing lines Fires/explosions Undetectable lines Reviews invoices for accuracy (pricing, quantity installed, materials used, etc.). Regular and reliable attendance is required in performance of job. Employee may be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. ONE Gas does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role.
Experience in use, function, and maintenance of tools and equipment applicable to position including accessing and utilizing computer applications
Experience with application of basic arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Experience with construction and maintenance of transmission and distribution pipeline systems
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and industry standards and regulations regarding pipeline construction and safety
Working knowledge relative to: Company Gas Operations Standards Manual (GOSM) procedures, Emergency response procedures, Welding/plastic fusion policies and procedures, One Call System policies and procedures
Interpersonal/communication skills
Knowledge of function and maintenance of regulators, chart meters, well meters, cathodic protection, and leakage survey and remote methane leak device
Experience reading and interpreting maps, atlas pages, blueprints, budget information, and job orders
Knowledge and experience with basic computer operation and relevant software
Demonstrated ability to read and write fluently in English
Minimum Applicable driver's license
Lift or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds 10 15 times a day; up to 40 pounds 7 10 times a day; up to 50 pounds 10 12 times a day
Climb into and out of excavations and onto and off of equipment
Travel over uneven terrain including but not limited to: Mud, Gravel, Sand, Rocks, Ice, Snow
React immediately to emergency situations to prevent injury to self and others
Smell odorant in natural gas
Detect and react to warning signals at work sites
Able to operate tools and equipment required
Peripheral vision and accurate depth perception
Visual abilities sufficient to perform job duties

Nice To Haves

Preferred CDL

Responsibilities

Performs inspection work on company pipelines
Oversees contractors engaged in the construction and maintenance of a Natural Gas pipeline system
Inspects installation, maintenance, and removal work performed by or contractors on transmission and distribution pipelines to ensure compliance and identify noncompliance with company and governmental standards
Assists with operation and/or maintenance of tools and equipment
Performs routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment
Maintains logs
Compiles and prepares reports including but not limited to: Inspection logs, Leak reports, Job order completion information, Training/testing records, Mileage reports, Accident/first aid reports, Expense Reports
Investigates customer related orders and/or emergency situations including but not limited to: Low pressure calls, Class 1 leaks, Blowing lines, Fires/explosions, Undetectable lines
Reviews invoices for accuracy (pricing, quantity installed, materials used, etc.)
Performs maintenance on the company leak truck and all related leakage survey equipment
Communicates and exchanges information or instructions verbally, including use of company two-way radios or cellular telephones