Project Inspector

Colonial Pipeline Company•Collins, MS

About The Position

The Project Inspector joins Colonial Pipeline Company’s Field Projects team to help ensure the safe, compliant, and successful execution of pipeline, facility, tank, and related infrastructure projects. The role works with contractors and internal stakeholders, providing on-the-ground oversight, championing safety, enforcing standards, and ensuring work is completed with integrity. The inspector supports assigned projects with minimal supervision and monitors quality and compliance throughout execution. The position requires accurate, timely project and compliance documentation; verification that tools are properly calibrated and materials meet engineering standards; and proactive communication with stakeholders about progress, issues, and updates. The inspector must maintain required Operator Qualification (OQ), HAZWOPER, and ICS credentials and be prepared to support emergency response when needed. Travel may reach 75% and can involve long-distance driving between job sites and overnight stays. This is a DOT-covered job subject to applicable drug and alcohol testing requirements, and continuous monitoring of the employee’s driving record is required for company business.

Requirements

High school diploma or General Education Degree from an accredited institution.
Ideally, 3+ years of experience as an Inspector or equivalent in the oil and gas industry.
Valid driver’s license in good standing and ability to travel up to 75% of the time, including long-distance driving between job sites and overnight stays.
Strong understanding of pipeline, tank, and terminal regulations and best practices.
Familiarity with coatings, hydrostatic testing, non-destructive examinations, and welding procedures.
Advanced safety knowledge, particularly related to excavation and shoring.
Proficiency with computers and smart tablets.
Strong planning, situational awareness, attention to detail, and customer service abilities.
Commitment to adhering to policies and procedures and demonstrating the Company’s core values of Respect, Accountability, Innovation, Safety, and Excellence.
Self-motivated, with a strong work ethic and interest in professional growth.
Subject to applicable DOT regulatory requirements, including drug and alcohol testing as a condition of employment.
Subject to continuous monitoring of driving record due to driving for company business.

Nice To Haves

Ideally, 5+ years of experience as an inspector.
24 Hour HAZWOPER and OSHA 30 certification.
Excavation Competent Person training and certification.
Certification in CPWI, API, AMPP/NACE, and/or PMI.

Responsibilities

Enforce Safety Awareness Manual requirements, Life Safety Rules, and hazard mitigation practices; identify, report, and help prevent near misses.
Provide oversight for assigned pipeline, facility, and tank projects with minimal supervision, ensuring quality and compliance.
Uphold company and regulatory requirements, complete required training, and maintain Operator Qualification (OQ) credentials.
Complete project and compliance documentation accurately and on time.
Verify proper calibration of tools and confirm materials align with engineering standards.
Proactively communicate project progress, issues, and updates to stakeholders.
Maintain required HAZWOPER and ICS certifications and be prepared to support emergency response when needed.