Inspector, C&M

ONE Gas • El Paso, TX

5d

About The Position

Performs inspection work on company pipelines and oversees contractors engaged in the construction and maintenance of a pipeline system. The inspector checks pipeline installation, maintenance, and removal work for compliance with company and governmental standards, helps operate and maintain tools and equipment, performs routine vehicle and equipment maintenance, and maintains inspection, leak, job, training, mileage, accident, and expense records. The role also investigates customer orders and emergencies, reviews invoices, and may be assigned additional duties as needed. Regular and reliable attendance is required.

The position requires relevant pipeline construction and maintenance experience, familiarity with applicable safety standards and operating procedures, and the ability to use relevant tools, equipment, and computer applications. Employees must be able to respond to emergencies and perform the physical and sensory tasks described in the job requirements. The description is a guideline and may change with business needs.

Requirements

• At least one year of relevant experience; the role typically calls for two to four years.
• Experience using, operating, and maintaining tools and equipment applicable to the position, including accessing and using computer applications.
• Experience applying basic arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Experience with construction and maintenance of transmission and distribution pipeline systems.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and/or industry standards and regulations regarding pipeline construction and safety.
• Working knowledge of Company Gas Operations Standards Manual procedures, emergency response procedures, welding and plastic fusion policies and procedures, One Call System policies and procedures, and interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of the function and/or maintenance of regulators, chart meters, well meters, cathodic protection, leakage survey equipment, and remote methane leak devices.
• Experience reading and interpreting maps, atlas pages, blueprints, budget information, and job orders.
• Knowledge and experience with basic computer operation and relevant software.
• Ability to read and write fluently in English.
• Applicable driver's license.
• Ability to lift or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds 10–15 times a day, up to 40 pounds 7–10 times a day, and up to 50 pounds 10–12 times a day.
• Ability to climb into and out of excavations and onto and off equipment, and to travel over uneven terrain, including mud, gravel, sand, rocks, ice, and snow.
• Ability to react immediately to emergencies to prevent injury to self and others.
• Ability to smell odorant in natural gas, detect and react to work-site warning signals, and operate required tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform maintenance on the company leak truck and related leakage survey equipment, as specified by position.
• Ability to communicate or exchange information and instructions verbally, including through company two-way radios or cellular telephones.
• Peripheral vision, accurate depth perception, and visual abilities sufficient to perform job duties.

Nice To Haves

• Commercial driver's license (CDL) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect contractor work involving installation, maintenance, and removal of transmission and distribution pipelines to identify compliance or noncompliance with company and governmental standards.
• Assist with operating and maintaining tools and equipment used in the work, including pipe wrenches, cutters and threaders, hand tools, air compressors, generators, plastic fusion equipment, gas indicators, leak survey equipment, and tapping and plugging equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain logs and prepare reports, including inspection logs, leak reports, job order completion information, training and testing records, mileage reports, accident and first-aid reports, and expense reports.
• Investigate customer-related orders and emergency situations, including low-pressure calls, Class 1 leaks, blowing lines, fires or explosions, and undetectable lines.
• Review invoices for accuracy, including pricing, quantities installed, and materials used.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed