Utility Inspector

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.•, IL

1d•$32•Onsite

About The Position

The General/Utility Inspector is responsible for performing daily visual inspections of pipeline construction, installation, and commissioning activities performed by Other Contractors. The role focuses on verifying compliance with Company drawings, specifications, permits, and procedures while documenting findings and escalating deficiencies in a timely manner. General Inspectors report findings to the Chief Inspector and Company Representative. They do not direct or control the work of Other Contractors.

Requirements

Minimum of two (2) years coordinating and inspecting construction projects for natural gas pipeline construction.
Ability to read construction drawings, alignment sheets, and valve maps and translate them to actual field constructability.
Past experience inspecting the application of field-applied pipeline coatings.
Familiarity with DOT 192 and OSHA regulations.
Ability to read, interpret, and implement the Company’s OPM and all other attachments.
Required Operator Qualifications (per contract documents).
Word and Excel computer skills.

Responsibilities

Inspect Other Contractors’ work for compliance with all permit requirements and one-call (call before you dig) requirements. Immediately communicate any deviations verbally to the Chief Inspector and Company, and follow up with formal written documentation the same day.
Verify Other Contractors have and are utilizing necessary equipment, safety measures, records, Project designs, drawings, GIS, etc. to avoid damaging gas mains, services, and other utilities.
Verify that Other Contractors are following Southern Company Gas Spotting Best Practices and Southern Company Gas Excavation Best Practices.
Verify Other Contractors have located all gas lines and have had all other utilities marked in the work areas, and that all gas facilities are painted and flagged in accordance with local requirements.
Field verify that construction equipment used and materials installed are accurately captured on the Daily Progress Report for inventory and billing purposes. Use professional judgment to identify and communicate opportunities to reduce material waste.
Verify that Other Contractors are following Company procedures and coating manufacturers’ instructions for applying field coatings to pipe, fittings, valves, joints, and other pipeline components.
Verify, prior to use, that all materials to be incorporated into the Project or used for testing are properly constructed, rated, and possess proper manufacturer documentation.
Complete and submit Daily Inspection Report forms, including safety inspection forms, coating inspection forms (pipe coating and repairs, joint coating, jeep calibration and inspection, etc.), trenching and backfill inspection forms, and other construction inspection forms as requested by Company.
Review and verify that Other Contractors’ Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) path is acceptable.
Witness all HDD pull-throughs to verify that pipe is properly supported, coating of pipe and weld joints is protected, and as-built information is properly recorded. Examine the pipe coating at the leading edge of the pull-back to ensure no damage occurred during pull-back.
Verify polymers and additives used in drilling fluids are approved by the Company.
Verify pull force does not exceed design.
Witness hydrostatic testing for the duration of the test(s) and verify in advance that calibration papers for the equipment are in proper order and attached to the test report.
Verify that Other Contractor(s) properly clean and dry pipelines prior to commissioning.
Witness and verify that Other Contractors properly inspect pipeline for deformation and that subsequent analysis is free of irregularities.
Field verify that all environmental Best Management Practices (BMPs) are followed by Other Contractors in accordance with the permits and construction plans.
Prior to ALL backfills, HDD pull-throughs, or jack and bores, perform the following: Visually inspect pipe for noticeable defects to pipe coating. Visually inspect pipe for gouges, dents, or other imperfections. Verify all pipe is “jeeped” and holidays are properly repaired prior to lowering in trench or pulled back through the HDD path.
Once cured, verify that all field-applied pipe coating meets Company’s mil thickness and manufacturer’s hardness specifications.
When utilized, verify all shrink sleeves or similar products used to protect weld joints are inspected for proper installation.
Coordinate with Other Contractors’ survey crews to verify proper as-built information is recorded.
Verify that proper padding and bedding exists around pipe.
Verify that pipe is rigged and lowered into trench without damage to pipe or coating.
After ALL HDDs, verify that all visible pipe and weld joint coatings were not damaged during pull-through activities.