Natural Gas Utility Inspector

Magnolia River•Bristol, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Magnolia River Services, Inc. is seeking Natural Gas Inspectors in the Bristol, Virginia area to inspect the proper construction of natural gas distribution systems. This is regular full-time, year-round employment and requires extensive travel. Inspectors evaluate construction work, coordinate with contractors, customers, and client representatives, maintain project documentation, and verify compliance with safety, construction, and client requirements. Duties are performed primarily outdoors in active construction environments and may involve moderate physical activity.

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 (as-builts).
Ability to maintain accurate construction project records and documentation.
Ability to adhere to safety standards and proactively reduce 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 perform assigned responsibilities 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 walking across uneven construction excavation surfaces and frequent bending at the knees and waist.
Ability to work outdoors in changing weather and in very loud, active construction environments.
Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information with coworkers 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 the job, construction route, and traffic flow before project start.
When required by the client scope of work, meet with residential customers before construction, address concerns, photograph and document existing conditions, and identify existing concrete or paving damage.
Upload project documentation into FieldLogIQ and document daily project progress in accordance with its user expectations; use client-specific systems and forms when required.
Meet with contractors to review jobs and discuss concerns; obtain crew lists and confirm Operator Qualification (OQ) before work begins.
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 and document wall-thickness measurements performed by a 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 OQ 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 should 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 on relocates and move-outs.
When required, work with contractors, customers, and clients to resolve landscaping and restoration issues.
Verify contractor documentation and invoices reflect the tasks performed and linear feet of pipe installed.
When required, accurately complete documentation within allotted time frames, 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 verbally; comply with safety policies and report incidents, near misses, accidents, and injuries according to guidelines.
Lead by example, share knowledge and skills, assist the Inspection Manager with training incoming inspectors, and participate in team efforts to achieve goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.