Coating Inspector

Magnolia River; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnolia River in Gainesville, GA is seeking an experienced Pipeline Construction Inspector. You will evaluate job routes, review maps, and ensure compliance with safety and industry standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating with field crews, verifying materials, maintaining daily reports, and ensuring proper tie-ins and meter placements. This role involves extensive travel and strict adherence to API 1169 standards and company safety policies.

Qualifications

• Must read construction prints.
• API 1169 certification and knowledge of API 1169 Body of Knowledge.
• Ability to sketch construction drawings and/or use software for construction diagrams.
• Maintain accurate project records during construction.
• Adhere to safety standards and reduce safety risk.
• Meet project deadlines and work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the job, construction route and traffic flow prior to project start.
• Obtain and review maps to ensure flow of the pipe.
• Walk door to door, meeting with residential customers and address concerns prior to starting construction.
• Verify tie-in points and ensure wall thickness meets requirements with welder/corrosion staff.
• Coordinate tie-ins with construction and service departments and maintain daily progress logs.
• Audit contractor paving bills and ensure invoices reflect tasks and pipe installed.

Skills

Read construction prints

API 1169 certification

Sketch construction drawings

Accurate project records

Safety awareness

Detail orientation

Meet deadlines

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Gainesville, GA
Gainesville, GA 30501, USA

• On-site
• Inspection
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: INSPE003000

Description

Magnolia River is an industry leader in engineering, inspection, GIS, software, and consulting solutions. With the backing of Warren Equity Partners, our reach extends across 40 states, powered by a dynamic team of just under 1,000 professionals. We specialize in transforming the utilities, oil and gas, water, and pipeline sectors by delivering innovative solutions that boost efficiency, enhance safety, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Evaluate the job, construction route and traffic flow prior to project start.
• Obtain and review appropriate maps to ensure flow of the pipe.
• Walk door to door, meeting with all residential customers. Address any concerns they have before starting construction; make note and point out to customer any concrete or paving damage prior to starting to avoid problems later.
• Check material list on all documents and be sure all materials are in stock.
• Meet with contractor to review job and discuss any concerns they may have. Obtain crew list and confirm that they are Operator Qualified.
• Map progress of job daily.
• Make field decisions on line placement when unknown conflicts come up.
• Verify tie-in point are ok by ensuring the line being tapped meets the minimum wall thickness by observing the measurement of the wall thickness by the welder or corrosion specialist and documenting the measurement.
• Understand Best Management Practices including, but not limited to, proper placement of silt fencing and hay socks.
• Visually inspect the welding requirements for taps and tees and ensure adherence to all fusion procedures.
• Maintain appropriate OQ skills.
• Observe proper keeping 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 including but not limited to is house habitable or has gas service been off for an extended period.
• Understand meter sizing and gas flow rates for different size service lines.
• Coordinate tie-ins with construction department and service re-builds with service department.
• Understand meter placement for relocates and move outs.
• Keep daily report of all activities on job.
• In a collaborative effort with the Field Project Coordinator, help resolve Landscaping issues.
• Confirm accuracy of invoices to reflect specific tasks and/or linear feet of pipe installed.
• Complete all paperwork 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.
• Audit contractor paving bills and pay sheets.
• Understand city and county paving cut and backfill standards.
• Coordinate paving and concrete repairs with paving contractor.
• Communicate effectively, both written and oral.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all incidents, near misses and unsafe activities to the client, supervision and/or Human Resources.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve goals.
• May assist with the coordination of construction activities with local, state, and federal government agencies.
• Meet with city inspectors before construction starts to address any concerns they may have, including, but not limited to, start and stop times prior to job start.
• Extensive travel required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must be able to read construction prints.
• API 1169 – Pipeline Construction Inspection Certification – including working knowledge of all codes, standards, and reference materials found in the API 1169 Body of Knowledge.
• Must have ability to sketch construction drawings and/or to use software for construction diagrams.
• Required to maintain accurate project records 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 creditability and relationships with a broad range of individuals.
• Ability to perform assigned responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to meet project deadlines.

Education and Experience

• 5 years of Distribution inspection and/or construction craft experience
• 2 years PE Fusion and/or Fusion Inspection Operator Qualification experience
• Knowledge of codes and standards including API 1104, ASME B31.8, NACE and SSPC
• Knowledge of INGAA/CEPA Foundation A Practical Guide to Pipeline Construction Inspectors
• GIS Data Collection as-built experience
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Experience with polyethylene pipe, fusion, and as-built prints is preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and able to operate a car or truck.
• Hands-on construction experience is desired.

Physical Demands

• Duties are performed primarily in an outdoor setting with exposure to changing weather conditions.
• Must be able to perform moderate physical activity including somewhat strenuous daily activities of a primarily productive/technical nature.
• Ambulatory across uneven surfaces of a construction excavation work zone, frequent bending at knees and waist.
• Must be able to perform work in a very loud, active construction environment.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers and clients. Must be able to exchange accurate information.

Disclaimer

• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time
• This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned
• This job description is subject to change at any time.

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