Inspector, C&M

ONE Gas, Inc.; Monahans (TX); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

ONE Gas, Inc. in Texas seeks a field operations inspector to ensure pipeline work complies with company and government standards. You will inspect installations and oversee contractor activities on transmission and distribution lines.

The role requires hands-on tool experience, log maintenance, and the ability to respond to emergencies such as leaks or low pressure. Strong reading of maps and reports, plus basic arithmetic, are essential. You must hold a valid driver's license; CDL preferred.

Qualifications

• Two to four years of relevant experience; minimum one year.
• Experience with tools and equipment used in pipeline work.
• Ability to read and interpret maps, blueprints, and job orders.
• Knowledge of applicable safety standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Inspects installation, maintenance, and removal work on pipelines to ensure compliance with company and governmental standards.
• Assists with operation and maintenance of tools and equipment listed in the role.
• Performs routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Maintains logs and prepares reports (inspection logs, leak reports, job orders, training/testing records, mileage, accidents/first aid, expense reports).
• Investigates customer orders and emergency situations (low pressure calls, leaks, fires, etc.).
• Reviews invoices for accuracy (pricing, materials).
• Maintains regular attendance and may be assigned additional duties.

Skills

Inspection

Equipment operation

Regulatory knowledge

Reading maps

Emergency response

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Leak survey equipment

Gas detectors

Job description

Performs inspection work on company pipelines; oversees contractors engaged in the construction and maintenance of a pipeline system.

Responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Inspects installation, maintenance, and removal work performed by or contractors on transmission and distribution pipelines to ensure compliance and/or identify noncompliance with company and governmental standards.
• Assists with operation and/or maintenance of tools and equipment in performance of duties including:
  • Pipe and crescent wrenches
  • Pipe cutters and threaders
  • Hammers and screwdrivers
  • Picks, shovels, and rakes
  • Air compressors and generators
  • Plastic fusion equipment
  • Combustible Gas Indicators - flame-ionization unit
  • Jiggle bar
  • Leak survey equipment
  • Tapping and plugging
• Performs routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Maintains logs; compiles and prepares reports including but not limited to:
  • Inspection logs
  • Leak reports
  • Job order completion information
  • Training/testing records
  • Mileage reports
  • Accident/first aid reports
  • Expense Reports
• Investigates customer related orders and/or emergency situations including but not limited to:
  • Low pressure calls
  • Class 1 leaks
  • Blowing lines
  • Fires/explosions
  • Undetectable lines
• Reviews invoices for accuracy (pricing, quantity installed, materials used, etc.).
• Regular and reliable attendance is required in performance of job.
• Employee may be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

None required.

Experience

• This role typically calls for two to four years of relevant experience; (Minimum of one-year relevant experience is required).
• Experience in use, function, and maintenance of tools and equipment applicable to position including accessing and utilizing computer applications.
• Experience with application of basic arithmetic:
  • addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Experience with construction and maintenance of transmission and distribution pipeline systems.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and/or industry standards and regulations regarding pipeline construction and safety.
• Working knowledge relative to:
  • Company Gas Operations Standards Manual (GOSM) procedures
  • Emergency response procedures
  • Welding/plastic fusion policies and procedures
  • One Call System policies and procedures
  • Interpersonal/communication skills
• Knowledge of function and/or maintenance of regulators, chart meters, well meters, cathodic protection, and leakage survey and remote methane leak device.
• Experience reading and interpreting maps, atlas pages, blueprints, budget information, and job orders.
• Knowledge and experience with basic computer operation and relevant software.
• Demonstrated ability to read and write fluently in English.
  

Licenses and Certifications

Applicable driver's license

CDL preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Lift or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds 10-15 times a day; up to 40 pounds 7-10 times a day; up to 50 pounds 10-12 times a day.
• Climb into and out of excavations and onto and off of equipment.
• Travel over uneven terrain including but not limited to:
  • Mud
  • Gravel
  • Sand
  • Rocks
  • Ice
  • Snow
• React immediately to emergency situations to prevent injury to self and others.
• Smell odorant in natural gas.
• Detect and react to warning signals at work sites.
• Able to operate tools and equipment required.
• Perform maintenance on the company leak truck and all related leakage survey equipment. (as specified by position)
• Communicates and/or exchanges information or instructions verbally, including use of company two way radios or cellular telephones.
• Peripheral vision and accurate depth perception.
• Visual abilities sufficient to perform job duties.
  

This job description is meant as a guideline for employees of ONE Gas, Inc. It is not a definitive or exhaustive description and consequently may not include all tasks or functions related to the position. This document does not create, and is not part of, an employment contract. Please note the position may change to meet the changing requirements of the business. Employees may be assigned duties either, in addition to or instead of, those set out in this document and the position is subject to further changes at management’s discretion.

Job Info

• Job Identification 10282
• Job Category Field Operations
• Posting Date 10/05/2026, 01:58 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 315 E 4th St, Monahans, TX, 79756, US