Construction Inspector (Ft. Lauderdale)

TECO Peoples Gas; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoples Gas is seeking a Construction Inspector in Ft. Lauderdale to oversee pipeline construction, ensuring adherence to design specs, regulations, and safety standards. The role requires field leadership, QA oversight, and coordination with contractors to deliver quality installations.

Responsibilities include planning resources, attending municipal meetings, and validating contracts and invoices, with a focus on safety and environmental compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Driver’s License with clean record.
• 3 years field ops leadership in gas distribution.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership and project management skills.
• Proficient in oral and written communication; ability to prepare reports.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Provide field oversight for contractor crews on meter and main installation activities for natural gas services.
• Determine resource requirements; schedule crews and coordinate material orders.
• Attend municipality/county pre- and post-construction meetings to coordinate jobs.
• Validate contract terms, ensure timely invoicing, verify as-builts, GPS data and completed installations.

Skills

Field leadership

Quality assurance

Project management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Outlook

Excel

GPS data gathering

Job description

Peoples Gas System
State and City:

Ft. Lauderdale
Shift:

8 Hr. X 5 Days

WHO WE ARE?
Peoples Gas is the fastest growing natural gas utility in the Southeast with career opportunities that fit your future. Our organization is diverse – in people, opportunities, and careers. We foster a dynamic and inclusive workplace where safety, innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

Title: Construction Inspector (Ft. Lauderdale)
Company: Peoples Gas System
State and City: Florida - Ft. Lauderdale
Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days
WHO WE ARE?
Peoples Gas is the fastest growing natural gas utility in the Southeast with career opportunities that fit your future. Our organization is diverse – in people, opportunities, and careers. We foster a dynamic and inclusive workplace where safety, innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.
HOW YOU’LL HELP DRIVE THE FUTURE OF NATURAL GAS?
The Construction Inspector will oversee, monitor and inspect pipeline construction activities to ensure the requirements of the design, drawings, specifications, regulations and industry practices are being met in a safe, efficient and environmentally sound manner. Deliver quality assurance of all construction activities providing confidence that requirements are consistently fulfilled. Serves as the principal means of assuring work and material quality during construction project activity. Work with limited supervisory involvement and exercise a considerable amount of independent decision making. Adheres to all safety and environmental guidelines, PGS Construction Standards and industry practices and promotes a positive safety culture and environmental awareness.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited school/institution.
• Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record
• 3 years of direct work experience in field operations leadership role, such as Senior Utility Tech or Utility Coordinator, with responsibility for the installation of natural gas distribution service line and main piping as described in this position description.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, leadership and project management skills.
• Must be proficient in oral and written communications with the ability to express and exchange ideas clearly and concisely.
• Must possess and apply good judgment to effectively assess and recommend solutions in day-to-day activities and emergency situations.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word, understand complex map reading, perform mathematical calculations and prepare reports.

Must Have a Thorough Knowledge And Understanding Of

• Natural gas distribution practices.
• Requirements of CFR Part 49, Section 192.461 External Corrosion Control: Protective Coating, as well as the R-65/F1 Pipe Coating qualification requirements and field application process.
• OSHA 29 CFR, Part 1926, Subpart P – Excavations (Trench Safety).
• OSHA 29 CFR 1910.146(G) (1) – Confined Space Entry.
• Plastic pipe fusion processes including Butt Fusion, Socket Fusion, Saddle Fusion and Electro-Fusion.
• Proper trenching and backfilling practices.
• Trenchless technologies, including boring and jacking and directional drilling methods and practices.
• Tapping and stopping operations.

Within 6 Months, Must Acquire The Knowledge Of

• Municipal county and local codes.
• Company Construction Standards and DIMP requirements.
• Company meter set/turn-on policies and procedures.
• Mueller E-5, D-5 and C1-36 and/or other related tapping and stopping equipment.
• All welding standards and requirements as included in CFR Title 49 Part 192, API Standard 1104 and FPSC Rules FAC Chapter 25-12.
• Electronic Holiday Detection Equipment.
• GPS data gathering equipment.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Project Planning/Oversight

• Provides field oversight for contractor crews performing meter and/or job activities associated with the construction and installation of new or replacement natural gas services and mains. Provides input to management to determine selection and disposition of continued contracted services.
• Makes responsible decisions in the field for the required work to be accomplished.
  • Determines the appropriate resource requirements, such as labor, materials, equipment, etc. Schedules crews and coordinates material orders and deliveries for contractor crews with appropriate division staff.
  • Performs project cost planning, cost control and problem resolution to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness in areas of responsibility, which includes, but not limited to, related cost of materials, material reconciliation, contractor labor, equipment and other contracted services.
• Attends local municipality/county pre- and post-construction project meetings with representatives from other utilities to coordinate and schedule jobs and review progress reports.
• Validates terms of the contracts, ensures timely receipt and processing of invoices, verifies contractor as-builts drawings, GPS information and completed installation of facilities.

Construction Inspection/Quality Assurance

• Inspects distribution construction activities on PE and steel installations for quality assurance of design and regulatory requirements.
  • Ensures project permitting requirements are followed, including pre- and post-project notifications.
  • Ensures all FPSC and environmental requirements are met as they pertain to our natural gas distribution system.
  • Monitors job performance and makes decisions based on sound judgments as it relates to quality and safe work performance. Uses authority to alter the installation process and/or stop the construction if necessary.