Plumbing Inspector - Lubbock

Benelux•Floydada, TX

About The Position

The Plumbing Inspector conducts trade-specific inspections of plumbing systems on data-center projects throughout the Amarillo region and surrounding Texas counties. The role ensures that new construction, upgrades, and existing facilities comply with the International Plumbing Code (IPC) / Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners regulations, and client-specific standards. The position includes plan review, field inspections, documentation, problem resolution, and support for business-development activities. Travel to multiple sites is required, potentially involving up to 75% of work time and overnight stays for distant sites. The inspector reviews construction drawings, specifications, and single-line diagrams; inspects water-distribution, drainage, fire-suppression, condensate, cooling-tower, and mechanical-room plumbing; and verifies contractor adherence to approved plans, quality-control checklists, and industry practices. The role produces inspection reports and Notices of Correction, maintains inspection logs and photographic records, communicates requirements to stakeholders, helps resolve technical issues, assists with outreach and proposal preparation, and performs routine administrative tasks. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Work is primarily field-based within data-center facilities, with limited office time. The job involves travel across Texas, exposure to varying weather, temperature extremes, dust, and occasional mechanical-equipment noise. Physical activities include handling tools and meters, climbing ladders or scaffolding, kneeling and crouching, walking and standing on uneven or raised surfaces, and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of journey-level experience in municipal or county plumbing inspection, commercial or industrial plumbing construction, plumbing contracting, or QA/QC roles.
Ability to read and interpret plumbing drawings, specifications, and code-compliant details.
A current Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners Plumbing Inspector license or Master/Journeyman plumber license.
Mandatory ICC (International Code Council) or equivalent plumbing certification.
Valid Texas driver’s license.
Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and Adobe Photoshop.
Ability to use inspection management systems, digital forms, and basic CAD or plan-review tools such as AutoCAD or Bluebeam.
Ability to use digital cameras and photo-editing software for documentation.
Clear technical writing and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain plumbing information to non-technical audiences.
Independent problem-solving and judgment on complex plumbing-system issues.
Ability to prioritize multiple site visits, plan reviews, and reporting deadlines.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent handling of tools and equipment, climbing, crouching, walking and standing on uneven or raised surfaces, and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
Ability to travel to inspection sites across Texas, potentially up to 75% of work time, and stay overnight when required.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Plumbing Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
Experience with data-center or high-availability facility plumbing projects.
Additional multi-discipline certifications, such as fire-suppression or medical-gas certifications.
OSHA 30-hour construction safety certification.

Responsibilities

Review plumbing construction drawings, specifications, and single-line diagrams for compliance with applicable codes and client standards.
Conduct on-site inspections of water-distribution piping, drainage and waste systems, fire-suppression and sprinkler systems, condensate and cooling-tower plumbing, and mechanical-room plumbing.
Verify contractors follow approved plans, quality-control checklists, and industry best practices; identify deviations and recommend corrective actions.
Prepare written and electronic inspection reports, issue Notices of Correction, and maintain inspection logs and photographic records in the compliance database.
Explain code requirements, corrective actions, and quality-control expectations to owners, contractors, and the public.
Evaluate complex plumbing challenges and provide technically sound solutions using independent judgment.
Maintain effective relationships with clients, contractors, and internal teams; respond to inquiries and service requests.
Assist the inspection management team with outreach, permit-processing assistance, and proposal preparation for new data-center projects.
Perform data entry, filing of inspection records, and updates to compliance software.
Carry out additional responsibilities assigned by the Manager.