Utility Inspector

Magnolia River•Orange City, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Magnolia River Services, Inc. (Magnolia River) is seeking Utility Inspectors to work in Florida. The role involves inspecting the proper construction of natural gas distribution systems. This is a regular full-time employment position with year-round work and comprehensive benefits. Magnolia River, founded in 2000 and headquartered in Decatur, Alabama, is a national provider of technology-enabled professional and field services to major utilities in the gas, electric, and water markets. The company specializes in integrating technology into its services to save clients time and money, offering consulting, engineering, inspection, and GIS services.

Requirements

Must be able to read and understand construction prints.
Must have ability to sketch construction drawings and/or to use software for construction diagrams (as-builts).
Required to maintain accurate project records and documentation during construction.
Must adhere to safety standards and take a proactive role in reducing safety risk.
Attention to detail and 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.
High School Diploma or GED required
3-5 years of experience in the natural gas industry is required (more experience may be required by specific clients).
Must possess a valid driver’s license and able to operate a car or truck.

Nice To Haves

Experience with visual inspection of both steel pipe welds and polyethylene pipe fusions, reading construction prints, and completing as-built drawings is preferred.
Hands-on construction experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Evaluate the job, construction route, and be familiar with the traffic flow prior to project start.
Walk door to door, meeting with all residential customers to address concerns, take pictures, make detailed notes, and point out any concrete or paving damage prior to starting construction to avoid problems later. All documentation to be uploaded into FieldLogIQ.
Meet with contractor to review job and discuss any concerns. Obtain crew list and confirm that they are Operator Qualified (OQ) prior to commencement of work.
Document the progress of each project assigned daily in the proprietary software system called FieldLogIQ following the entry requirements outlined in the FieldLogIQ User Expectations Form. Client-specific systems and forms may be required.
In conjunction with the client representative, make field recommendations on line placement when unknown conflicts arise, confirming change in writing by email with the appropriate client representative.
Verify tie-in points are acceptable by ensuring the line being tapped meets the minimum wall thickness by observing and documenting the measurement results of the wall thickness by the welder or corrosion specialist.
Understand Best Management Practices including proper placement of silt fencing and hay socks.
Visually inspect the welds and fusions on all fittings and joints and verify adherence to all manufacturer and client procedures.
Maintain appropriate OQ skills.
Observe proper jeeping of pipelines and document the voltage and results and visually inspect coating of welds, repair of anomalies and document the measurement of coating thickness.
Determine if services need to be installed at a particular customer location. Coordinate tie-ins with construction department and service re-builds with service department.
Understand meter placement for relocates and move outs outlined in the client’s construction standards.
Help resolve landscaping and/or restoration issues in a collaborative effort with the contractor, customer, and client.
Confirm accuracy of contractor documentation and/or invoices to reflect specific tasks and/or linear feet of pipe installed.
Accurately complete all documentation, including, but not limited to OQ list, completion report, as–built install and retirement drawings, material list, anode cards, pressure test charts, service data, and service field orders within the allotted time frame.
Understand city and county paving cut and backfill standards.
Verify paving and concrete repairs with contractor.
Communicate effectively, both written and orally.
Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Report all incidents, near misses, accidents, incidents, or injuries as outlined in the Event Reporting Guidelines.
Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
Assist the Inspection Manager with the training of incoming inspectors.
Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve goals.
Extensive travel required.
Perform other duties as assigned.