Gas Distribution Pipeline Inspector

RUIZ; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

RUIZ is seeking an experienced Gas Distribution Pipeline Inspector to join our field consulting team in Florida. In this hands-on role, you will serve as the primary QA presence on active natural gas distribution construction sites, ensuring adherence to engineering specs, operator qualification requirements, and federal/state regulations.

You will collaborate with construction crews, project managers, and client representatives to maintain safety, quality, and schedule, with potential for

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in natural gas downstream distribution pipeline construction or operations.
• Proficiency in polyethylene pipe construction, heat fusion and electrofusion joining, HDD, testing, pigging, commissioning, and tie-ins.
• Knowledge of 49 CFR Part 192 and ASME B31.8.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply engineering drawings, schematics, and contracts in a field environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication with precise inspection documentation.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality inspections at gas distribution pipeline sites against plans and regulations.
• Monitor operator qualification (OQ) plan and ensure personnel are qualified before work begins.
• Oversee polyethylene pipe installations including fusion/joining and verify logs and parameters.
• Inspect HDD operations for alignment and procedures in line with project plans.
• Witness and document strength and leak testing and verify purging/commissioning procedures.
• Inspect in-service tie-in operations (hot taps/cut-ins) per approved work plans and safety protocols.
• Support pipeline pigging activities and document related findings.
• Collect as-built location data using GNSS and compile auditable project records.
• Communicate inspection findings to teams/clients to resolve quality issues promptly.
• Review schematics/contracts to ensure accurate interpretation during field inspections.

Skills

Reading drawings

Documentation

Field safety

Quality inspections

Communication

Tools

49 CFR Part 192

ASME B31.8

Job description

RUIZ is a premier provider of essential services in Engineering, Pipeline Inspection, Project and Construction Management, Surveying, and Supply Chain. We support the Utility, Energy, and Oil & Gas sectors across the United States, delivering expertise that ensures the successful execution of projects and the maintenance of vital infrastructure. Our consulting practice connects industry-leading experts with clients to drive transformational results in supply chain and logistics operations.

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced Gas Distribution Pipeline Inspector to join our consulting practice. In this critical field-based role, you will be the primary quality assurance presence on active natural gas distribution construction sites, ensuring all work meets engineering specifications, operator qualification requirements, and applicable federal and state regulations. You will work alongside construction crews, project managers, and client representatives to maintain the highest standards of safety and compliance — and you will have every opportunity to grow with us as we expand.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough quality inspections at natural gas distribution pipeline construction sites, verifying compliance with engineering plans, project specifications, and applicable regulations (49 CFR Part 192 and ASME B31.8).
• Monitor and document contractor performance against the operator’s written Operator Qualification (OQ) plan, ensuring all personnel performing covered tasks are properly qualified before work begins.
• Oversee polyethylene pipe and tubing installations, including heat fusion and electrofusion procedures, verifying equipment calibration, joint logs, and fusion parameters meet manufacturer and regulatory requirements.
• Inspect horizontal directional drilling (HDD) operations, confirming bore alignment, pipe handling, and pullback procedures are executed correctly and in compliance with project plans.
• Witness and document strength testing and leak testing of new pipeline segments, and verify proper purging and commissioning procedures during gas-in operations.
• Inspect in-service tie-in operations, including hot tap and cut-in procedures, to confirm work is performed in accordance with approved work plans and safety protocols.
• Support pipeline pigging activities where applicable, documenting all related activities and findings.
• Collect accurate as-built location data using handheld GNSS equipment and compile complete, auditable project records including daily inspection reports, non-conformance reports (NCRs), and photographic documentation.
• Collaborate with construction teams and client representatives to communicate inspection findings and resolve quality issues promptly without compromising safety or schedule.
• Review schematics, contracts, and specifications to ensure accurate interpretation and application during field inspections.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in natural gas downstream distribution pipeline construction or operations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in polyethylene pipe construction, heat fusion and electrofusion joining, horizontal directional drilling (HDD), strength and leak testing, pipeline pigging, commissioning, and in-service tie-ins.
• Working knowledge of 49 CFR Part 192 and ASME B31.8, including federal and state pipeline safety regulations.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply engineering drawings, schematics, and construction contracts in a field environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a keen eye for detail and accuracy in inspection documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPWI (Certified Pipeline Welding Inspector) or CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) certification.
• NACE coating or corrosion-related certification.
• Familiarity with state-level pipeline safety program requirements in addition to federal regulations.

This is a full-time, in-person field position based in Brevard County, FL. Standard shifts are 10 hours, with availability for nights and weekends as project needs require. Candidates must be able to commute to or relocate to the Brevard County, FL area prior to their start date. Work is performed outdoors on active construction sites.