Utility Inspector

Magnolia River; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnolia River is seeking an Inspector to provide field inspection services across the country, with a focus on safety, documentation, and customer communication. You will read construction prints, verify welds and fusions, and ensure adherence to client scope of work.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in the natural gas industry, valid driver’s license, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in outdoor environments. Travel will be extensive.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in the natural gas industry is preferred
• Must read and understand construction prints
• Ability to sketch construction drawings or use software for as-builts
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation during construction
• Adhere to safety standards and reduce safety risk
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Must speak, read, write, and communicate effectively in English

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety policies and procedures on job sites
• Review and enforce client scope of work
• Document daily progress and maintain records
• Attend safety, pre-construction, and client meetings
• Perform inspections of welds and fusions and document results
• Coordinate with contractors to resolve on-site issues
• Travel as required for field work
• Provide training to incoming inspectors as needed

Skills

Poly gas systems

Read construction prints

Sketch construction diagrams

Accurate project records

Safety standards

Effective communication

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Bristol, VA | Bristol, VA 24201
Bristol, VA, USA

Description

Magnolia River is an industry leader in engineering, inspection, GIS, software, and consulting solutions. With the backing of Warren Equity Partners, our reach extends across 40 states, powered by a dynamic team of just under 1,000 professionals. We specialize in transforming the utilities, oil and gas, water, and pipeline sectors by delivering innovative solutions that boost efficiency, enhance safety, and ensure regulatory compliance.

Under minimal supervision, the Inspector provides inspection services to Magnolia River clients..

**Compensation is based on experience.**

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee all client safety policies and procedures to ensure safe working environments.
• Develop, coordinate, and enforce client systems to ensure set standards are followed.
• Maintain high levels of efficiency in time management, scheduling, and responsibilities.
• Hold high levels of accountability with precise attention to detail.
• Maintain, understand, and adhere to client scope of work.
• Read, understand, and review job site packet drawings for accurate installation.
• Provide accurate daily documentation to clients.
• Attend all required meetings including but not limited to safety, pre-construction, client, inspection, and management.
• As may be required by the client scope of work, walk door to door, meeting with all residential customers. Address any concerns they have before starting construction; take pictures, make detailed notes, and point out to the customer any concrete or paving damage prior to starting to avoid problems later.
• Utilize innovative technology to maintain daily living documents.
• Obtain crew list and confirm that they are Operator Qualified (OQ) prior to commencement of work and throughout the life cycle of the project.
• Work cohesively with contractors to discuss and resolve work related issues on the jobsite.
• Document the progress of each project assigned daily in FieldLogIQ following the entry requirements outlined in the FieldLogIQ Inspector SOP document. Client-specific systems and forms may be required.
• Formulate consultative feedback with the Client based on real world conditions in the field.
• Visually inspect the welds and fusions on all fittings and joints and verify adherence to all manufacturer and client procedures – documenting in detail work performed by contractor.
• As may be required by client scope of work, accurately complete all documentation, including, but not limited to OQ list, completion report, as built install and retirement drawings, material list, anode cards, pressure test charts, service data, and service field orders within the allotted time frame.
• Maintain valid Operator Qualifications as required by Client.
• Demonstrate professionalism with excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Extensive travel required may be required.
• Ability to adapt to different climates, situations, and environments throughout the country in Magnolia River’s different areas of operations.
• Communicate effectively, both written and orally.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Report all incidents, near misses, accidents, incidents, or injuries as outlined in the Event Reporting Guidelines. Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
• Assist the Inspection Manager with the training of incoming inspectors. Revised 01.18.2023
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 5+ years experience working with poly gas systems
• Must be able to read and understand construction prints.
• Must have ability to sketch construction drawings and/or to use software for construction diagrams (as-builts).
• Must be able to maintain accurate project records and documentation during construction.
• Must adhere to safety standards and take a proactive role in reducing safety risk.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Ability to rapidly establish credibility and relationships with a broad range of individuals.
• Ability to perform assigned responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to meet project deadlines. Education and Experience:
• High School Diploma or GED required
• 5+ years of experience in the natural gas industry is preferred (more experience may be required by specific clients).
• Experience with visual inspection of both steel pipe welds and polyethylene pipe fusions, reading construction prints, and completing as-built drawings is preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to operate a car or truck.
• Hands-on construction experience is desired.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively in the English language.

Physical Demands:

• Must be ambulatory to perform moderate physical activity including but not limited to walking, climbing in excavations, frequent bending at knees and waist, and working around uneven surfaces on construction sites.
• Duties are performed primarily in an outdoor setting with exposure to changing weather conditions.
• Must be able to perform moderate physical activity including somewhat strenuous daily activities of a primarily productive/technical nature.
• Must be able to perform work in a very loud, active construction environment.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers and clients. Must be able to exchange accurate information.

Disclaimer:

• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time
• This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned
• This job description is subject to change at any time.

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