Natural Gas Utility Inspector

Magnolia River•Waco, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Magnolia River Services, Inc. is seeking Natural Gas Inspectors to inspect the proper construction of natural gas distribution systems in the Waco, Texas area. This is regular full-time, year-round employment. The role involves coordinating with contractors, customers, and client representatives; monitoring construction and restoration work; maintaining accurate project records; and complying with safety requirements. Extensive travel is required. Duties are performed primarily outdoors, often in active construction zones and changing weather conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
3–5 years of experience in the natural gas industry; specific clients may require more experience.
Ability to read and understand construction prints.
Ability to sketch construction drawings and/or use software to create construction diagrams and as-built drawings.
Ability to maintain accurate project records and documentation during construction.
Adherence to safety standards and a proactive approach to reducing safety risks.
Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
Ability to establish credibility and relationships with a broad range of people.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and meet project deadlines.
Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a car or truck.
Ability to perform moderate physical activity, including strenuous daily productive or technical tasks, walking across uneven construction excavation surfaces, and frequent bending at the knees and waist.
Ability to work in a loud, active construction environment and communicate and exchange accurate information with co-workers and clients.
Willingness to travel extensively.

Nice To Haves

Experience visually inspecting steel pipe welds and polyethylene pipe fusions, reading construction prints, and completing as-built drawings.
Hands-on construction experience.

Responsibilities

Evaluate each job, construction route, and traffic flow before project start.
When required by the client scope, meet with residential customers before construction, address concerns, document existing conditions with photographs and notes, and upload documentation into FieldLogIQ.
Meet with contractors to review work and concerns, obtain crew lists, and confirm crew members are Operator Qualified before work begins.
Document assigned project progress daily in FieldLogIQ and use client-specific systems and forms when required.
Make field recommendations on line placement when conflicts arise and confirm changes in writing with the appropriate client representative.
When required, verify tie-in points by observing and documenting wall-thickness measurements performed by the welder or corrosion specialist.
Apply Best Management Practices, including proper placement of silt fencing and hay socks.
Visually inspect welds and fusions on fittings and joints and verify compliance with manufacturer and client procedures.
Maintain appropriate Operator Qualification skills.
When required, observe pipeline jeeping, document voltage and results, inspect weld coating and anomaly repairs, and document coating thickness measurements.
When required, determine with the client whether services must be installed at customer locations.
Coordinate tie-ins with the construction department and service rebuilds with the service department.
Apply client construction standards for meter placement for relocates and move-outs.
When required, work with contractors, customers, and clients to resolve landscaping and restoration issues.
Verify contractor documentation and invoices for accuracy, including tasks performed and linear feet of pipe installed.
When required, complete documentation such as Operator Qualification lists, completion reports, as-built installation and retirement drawings, material lists, anode cards, pressure-test charts, service data, and service field orders within required time frames.
Understand city and county paving-cut and backfill standards and verify paving and concrete repairs with contractors.
Communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
Follow safety policies, practices, and procedures, and report incidents, near misses, accidents, or injuries under company guidelines.
Provide leadership by example and sharing knowledge and skills; assist the Inspection Manager with training incoming inspectors.
Participate in team efforts to achieve goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.