Natural Gas Utility Inspector

Magnolia River•Bristol, VA

About The Position

Magnolia River Services, Inc. is hiring Natural Gas Inspectors to inspect the proper construction of natural gas distribution systems in the Bristol, Virginia area. This is regular full-time employment with year-round work. The role includes evaluating construction routes, coordinating with customers, contractors, and client representatives, inspecting work for compliance with procedures and standards, and maintaining detailed project documentation in FieldLogIQ and any required client systems. Extensive travel is required. The work is performed primarily outdoors in changing weather and active, sometimes very loud construction environments. It involves moderate physical activity, traversing uneven construction excavation areas, and frequent bending. Inspectors communicate regularly with co-workers and clients and must exchange accurate information. The position also supports training incoming inspectors and team goals.

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 for construction diagrams (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 rapidly establish credibility and relationships with a broad range of individuals.
Ability to perform assigned responsibilities with minimal supervision.
Ability to meet project deadlines.
Ability to perform moderate physical activity, traverse 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 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, reading construction prints, and completing as-built drawings.
Hands-on construction experience.

Responsibilities

Evaluate each job and construction route and become familiar with traffic flow before project start.
When required by the client scope, meet residential customers door to door, address concerns before construction, 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 daily project progress in FieldLogIQ according to its user expectations and use client-specific systems and forms as required.
Make field recommendations on line placement when unknown conflicts arise and confirm changes in writing with the appropriate client representative.
When required, verify tie-in points and observe and document measurements confirming minimum wall thickness on the line being tapped.
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 should be installed at customer locations and coordinate tie-ins and service rebuilds with the relevant departments.
Understand client construction standards for meter placement during relocates and move-outs.
When required, work with contractors, customers, and clients to resolve landscaping or restoration issues.
Confirm contractor documentation and invoices accurately reflect tasks performed and linear feet of pipe installed.
When required, 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.
Verify paving and concrete repairs with the contractor.
Communicate effectively in writing and orally.
Comply with safety policies, practices, and procedures; report incidents, near misses, accidents, and injuries under the Event Reporting Guidelines; and lead by example and share knowledge and skills.
Assist the Inspection Manager with training incoming inspectors.
Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.