Onsite Gas Utility Construction Inspector

PG&E; Morgan Hill (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

PG&E in Morgan Hill, California, seeks a DOT-covered Utility Construction Inspector to oversee contractor-installed facilities and plastic distribution systems across the service territory.

The role requires classification under IBEW Local 1245, willingness to travel, and transfer to a new headquarters as needed. The starting wage is $53.42 per hour, with wage scales determined by bargaining agreements and locality.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must possess a valid California Driver's License by day one of hire.
• Ability to work in all types of weather extremes.
• Ability to drive safely in all weather and road conditions.
• Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to wear company provided PPE.
• API-1169 Certification required; drug and alcohol testing required.

Responsibilities

• Communicates scheduling and scope changes with Company management and Contractors as required.
• Acts as a liaison between the customer, contractor and all other workgroups involved in the construction project.
• Completes all documentation for associated inspection work.
• Maintains safety on site by promoting a strong safety culture and adherence to rules and standards.
• Participates in Contractor safety and pre-construction tailboard meetings.
• Performs oversight and inspection of construction projects, integrity digs, potholing and related work.
• Oversees Applicant or Contractor installed facilities ensuring compliance with drawings, specs and Company standards.
• Monitors site activities: ROW clearance, SWPPP, temporary facilities, site work, excavation, backfill, site restoration, pipe handling, pre-excavation, GPR and utility location, electrolysis test stations, compaction, line markers.
• Maintains QA/QC and as-built documentation on site per Company Standards.
• Turns over complete, legible as-builts to mapping team at project end.
• Documents and communicates project compliance requirements.
• Supports DOT-Operations/Maintenance and Emergency tasks.

Skills

Valid CA Driver's License

Weather resilience

Extended hours willingness

PPE compliance

Education

API 1169 Certificate

NACE CP2 Certification

PowerPathway Program completion

Job description

PG&E in Morgan Hill, California, seeks a DOT-covered Utility Construction Inspector to oversee contractor-installed facilities and plastic distribution systems across the service territory.

The role requires classification under IBEW Local 1245, willingness to travel, and transfer to a new headquarters as needed. The starting wage is $53.42 per hour, with wage scales determined by bargaining agreements and locality.