Senior HDD Inspector - Contract

SGS; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem: $178/day for candidates residing more than 50 miles from the project

Job summary

SGS is looking for an experienced HDD Inspector to oversee HDD construction activities in Rockingham County, NC and Pittsylvania County, VA. This role handles drilling logs, monitors frac-out risks, and ensures contractor compliance with specifications.

Candidates should have strong HDD inspection experience and 10–15+ years of pipeline inspection. The position offers a challenging environment with a preference for 1099 contractors.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of pipeline inspection experience preferred.
• Experience with 24"–42" HDD crossings preferred.
• Strong HDD inspection experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspection oversight for two active HDD crossings.
• Monitor HDD construction activities including drilling operations and reporting.
• Review drilling logs and bore profiles.

Skills

HDD inspection experience

Strong reporting and documentation skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description

Our client is looking for an experienced HDD Inspector to work in Rockingham County, NC and Pittsylvania County, VA, supporting two active HDD crossings.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing HDD construction activities, reviewing drilling logs and bore profiles, monitoring frac-out risk and hole conditioning activities, and ensuring contractor compliance with project specifications and procedures. This position reports directly to the Chief Inspector and requires extensive HDD inspection experience on large-diameter pipeline projects.

• Location: Rockingham County, NC / Pittsylvania County, VA
• Duration: Approximately 60–102 days
• Preferred Start Date: Before the end of June
• Schedule: 12‑hour shifts, 6 days on / 1 day off
• Per Diem: $178/day (for candidates residing more than 50 miles from the project)
• Preference for 1099 contractors

Responsibilities

• Provide inspection oversight for two active HDD crossings
• Monitor HDD construction activities including drilling operations and reporting
• Review drilling logs and bore profiles
• Monitor frac-out risk and hole conditioning activities
• Verify contractor compliance with project specifications and procedures
• Prepare daily inspection reports and project documentation
• Coordinate with project management, contractors, and the Chief Inspector
• Ensure safe and compliant execution of HDD activities

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of pipeline inspection experience preferred
• Strong HDD inspection experience required
• Experience with 24\"–42\" HDD crossings preferred
• Experience with drilling logs, bore profiles, reaming, pullback operations, and frac-out monitoring
• API 1169 preferred
• Strong reporting and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred Experience

• Chief Inspector or Lead Inspector experience
• Large-diameter HDD crossing experience
• Multi‑site project oversight

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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