Natural Gas Utility Inspector

Magnolia River•Campbellsville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Magnolia River Services, Inc. is seeking Natural Gas Inspectors in the Campbellsville, Kentucky area to inspect the proper construction of natural gas distribution systems. This is regular full-time, year-round employment. The position involves field inspection, project documentation, coordination with contractors, customers, and client representatives, and adherence to applicable construction and safety requirements. Extensive travel is required. Duties are performed primarily outdoors in changing weather and active construction environments.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
3–5 years of experience in the natural gas industry; specific clients may require more experience.
Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a car or truck.
Ability to read and understand construction prints.
Ability to sketch construction drawings and/or use software to create construction diagrams and as-builts.
Ability to maintain accurate project records and documentation during construction.
Ability to adhere to safety standards and take a proactive role in reducing safety risks.
Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
Ability to establish credibility and relationships with a broad range of individuals.
Ability to perform assigned responsibilities with minimal supervision and meet project deadlines.
Ability to travel extensively.
Ability to perform moderate physical activity, walk across uneven surfaces in construction excavation work zones, and bend frequently at the knees and waist.
Ability to work outdoors in changing weather and in a very loud, active construction environment.
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information with co-workers and clients.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Evaluate the job, construction route, and traffic flow before a project starts.
When required by the client scope, meet residential customers before construction, address concerns, document existing concrete or paving damage with photographs and notes, and upload documentation to FieldLogIQ.
Meet with contractors to review jobs, discuss concerns, obtain crew lists, and confirm crew members are Operator Qualified before work begins.
Document project progress daily in FieldLogIQ and use client-specific systems and forms when required.
Work with client representatives to make field recommendations on line placement when conflicts arise and confirm changes in writing by email.
When required, verify tie-in points and observe and document measurements demonstrating that the tapped line meets minimum wall-thickness requirements.
Understand 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, work with the client to determine whether services need to be installed at customer locations.
Coordinate tie-ins with the construction department and service rebuilds with the service department.
Understand client construction standards for meter placement for relocates and move-outs.
Work with contractors, customers, and clients to resolve landscaping and restoration issues when required.
Confirm contractor documentation and invoices accurately reflect tasks performed and linear feet of pipe installed.
Complete required documentation within allotted timeframes, including OQ lists, completion reports, as-built installation and retirement drawings, material lists, anode cards, pressure-test charts, service data, and service field orders.
Understand city and county paving cut and backfill standards and verify paving and concrete repairs with contractors.
Communicate effectively in writing and orally.
Comply with safety policies, practices, and procedures, and report incidents, near misses, accidents, and injuries according to the Event Reporting Guidelines.
Provide leadership by example and share knowledge and skills.
Assist the Inspection Manager with training incoming inspectors.
Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve goals and perform other duties as assigned.