Gas Construction Inspector

City of Richmond, Virginia; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and essential team in the City of Richmond as a Gas Construction Inspector! In this critical role, you'll ensure the safe installation, upgrade, and repair of gas facilities, adhering to strict city and state guidelines. Your expertise will be vital in maintaining safety standards and addressing community concerns, making a significant impact on public safety. This position offers a unique opportunity to work within a supportive environment dedicated to service and equity. If you're passionate about public utilities and safety, this is the perfect role for you!

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of gas systems and safety regulations.
• Experience in gas service line maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to utilize related equipment effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to city and state guidelines for gas facilities.
• Inspect work sites for safety compliance and investigate complaints.
• Coordinate project administration and fiscal management.

Skills

Knowledge of city, state, and federal codes

Safety compliance with OSHA, DOT, and VDOT

Gas service line maintenance

Investigating gas leaks

Computer proficiency (GIS, WMS, IM)

Ability to prioritize and multitask

Education

High School diploma or GED

One year of specialized training

Five years of related work experience

Tools

Pipe locating equipment

CGI testing equipment

Flame Packs

Multi-meters

Job description

Are you Richmond R.E.A.D.Y?
Respect. Equity. Accountability. Diversity…you!!!

Richmond, the capital city of Virginia, is located on the heart of the James River. Our unique corner of the commonwealth offers a special blend of diverse and equitable opportunities for residents and businesses. As a team member of the City of Richmond, you can enjoy access to services, support, and recreation, which make the city a world-class place to live, work, play, and raise a family. We invite you to explore our many vibrant communities and discover all that we have to offer…Are you Richmond Ready!

The City of Richmond, Department of Public Utilities, Gas and Light Division is seeking several qualified candidates to fill the Gas Construction Inspector position. The incumbent will ensure that all assigned projects for the installation, upgrade and repairs of gas facilities are completed in a timely manner and conforms with city and state guidelines, 49 CFR 192 and contracted terms.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring all of the City of Richmond's, Department of Public Utilities O & M manual procedures are strictly adhered to;
• Coordinating contract administration issues and fiscal management responsibilities to include scheduling, cost control, accounting, site communications and project correspondence for multiple projects;
• Inspecting work sites for safety compliance with OSHA, DOT and VDOT traffic safety standards and guidelines;
• Investigating citizen complaints and initiatives and initiates corrective action when necessary.

This position is considered an Essential Personnel, which means that the incumbent is required to work when the city is closed due to public emergencies, critical or hazardous conditions or inclement weather.
This individual may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays or on-call as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of city, state, and federal codes, safety guidelines and regulations regarding gas systems/pipelines. Ability to identify hazardous situations. Considerable experience with gas service line maintenance and repairs. Considerable experience repairing mains and segment replacement. Demonstrated skill working with various gas line/main materials such as cast iron, ductile iron, steel, and plastic. Considerable experience investigating gas leaks, shutting down and starting up (pressurizing) gas mains. Ability to utilize related equipment such as pipe locating equipment, CGI testing equipment, Flame Packs, and Multi-meters. Computer proficiency, including RGW specific software (e.g. GIS, WMS, and IM). Demonstrated ability to prioritize, multitask, and supervise others while managing time effectively.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School diploma or GED;
• One year of specialized training or technical training beyond high school;
• Five years of related work experience;
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Operator Qualification
• Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience installing or repairing residential and/or commercial gas lines;
• Experience investigating gas leaks;
• Experience working on a municipal gas or water distribution system;
• At least seven years of construction experience;
• Experience monitoring traffic and safety conditions related to construction activities;
• Experience reading Gas/GIS map systems;
• Familiar with Miss Utility of Virginia.