Natural Gas Utility Inspector

Magnolia River•Bellmead, TX

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 includes field inspections, construction documentation, coordination with clients, contractors, and customers, and compliance with client requirements and safety practices. Extensive travel is required. Applicants should include an updated resume.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three to five 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 risk.
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.

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 the project begins.
When required by the client scope of work, meet with residential customers before construction, address concerns, document existing conditions with photographs and notes, and upload documentation to FieldLogIQ.
Review jobs with contractors, discuss concerns, obtain crew lists, and confirm that crew members are Operator Qualified before work begins.
Document project progress daily in FieldLogIQ and complete any required client-specific systems and forms.
Make field recommendations on line placement when unknown conflicts arise and confirm changes in writing with the appropriate client representative.
When required by the client scope of work, verify tie-in points by observing and documenting measurements confirming minimum wall thickness.
Understand and 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 by the client scope of work, observe pipeline jeeping, document voltage and results, inspect weld coatings, and document anomaly repairs and 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 coordinate service rebuilds with the service department.
Understand client construction standards for meter placement during relocates and move-outs.
When required, collaborate with contractors, customers, and clients to resolve landscaping and restoration issues.
Confirm contractor documentation and invoices accurately reflect completed tasks 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 contractors.
Communicate effectively in writing and orally.
Comply with safety policies, practices, and procedures; report incidents, near misses, accidents, and injuries; and provide leadership by example and sharing knowledge and skills.
Assist the Inspection Manager with training incoming inspectors.
Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve goals.
Perform other duties as assigned.