Utility Inspector

E2 Consulting Engineers • Bowling Green, MO

265d • $33

About The Position

The Utility Inspector is to provide inspection of contractor's quality of work in accordance with the client's policies and procedures as it relates to excavation and installation on pipeline construction projects. The Utility Inspector works under the direction of the Chief Inspector, who may assign additional responsibilities to the Inspector as needed.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.
• Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to read, interpret, and implement the client's policies and procedures.
• 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 to actual field constructability.
• Past experience inspecting the application of field applied pipeline coatings.
• Familiarity with DOT 192 and OSHA regulations.
• NACE CIP Level 1 (If performing coating inspection).
• Employment is contingent upon completing all applicable training during onboarding, including Operator Qualifications.

Nice To Haves

• Project experience with urban natural gas transmission pipeline construction.
• Experience or expertise in Corrosion / Cathodic Protection / AC Mitigation.
• Jack and Bore / HDD.
• Materials Management.
• Coatings.
• General Transmission Pipeline Construction.
• OSHA Competent Person.
• GASWCC Level 1.
• Design Professional designation.
• API-1169 Certification.

Responsibilities

• Inspect other contractor's work for compliance with all permit requirements and one-call (call before you dig) requirements.
• Immediately verbally communicate any deviations to Chief Inspector and the client 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 the client's best practices.
• Verify other contractors have located all gas lines and have had all other utilities marked in the areas other contractors are working on in connection with each project.
• Field verify that the construction equipment used and the amounts of materials installed during construction are captured on the Daily Progress Report for inventory and billing purposes.
• Inspect the material waste to help reduce any potential loss of materials through the inefficient use of the material by the other contractors.
• Communicate any opportunities to reduce material waste to the client.
• Verify that other contractors are following the client's 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 each project or utilized for testing are properly constructed, rated and possess proper manufacturer documentation.
• Complete and submit daily inspection forms including but not limited to safety inspection forms, coating inspection forms, trenching and backfill inspection forms, and other construction inspection forms as requested by the client.
• 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, the coating of pipe and weld joints are protected, and the as-built information is properly recorded.
• Examine the pipe coating at the leading edge of the pull-back to ensure there has been no damage to pipe coating during pull back.
• Verify Polymers and additives used in drilling fluids are approved by the client.
• Verify pull force does not exceed design.
• Witness hydrostatic testing for the duration of the test(s) and verify in advance of testing 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 any irregularities.
• Field validate that all environmental Best Management Practices (BMPs) are followed by other contractors in accordance with the permits and construction plans.
• Perform visual inspections of pipe for noticeable defects to pipe coating, gouges, dents, or other imperfections prior to all backfills, HDD pull-throughs, or jack and bores.
• Verify all pipe is 'jeeped' and holidays properly repaired prior to lowering in trench or pulled back through the HDD path.
• Once cured, verify that all field applied pipe coating meets the client's mil thickness and manufacturer's hardness specifications.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED