Coating Inspector

Description

• Verify other contractors have located all gas lines and have had all other utilities marked in the areas other contractors are working on in connection with each project, and all gas facilities are painted and flagged in accordance with local requirements.
• Verify all pipe is “jeeped” and holidays properly repaired prior to lowering in trench or pulled back through the HDD path;
• Verify other contractors have and are utilizing necessary equipment, safety measures, records, project designs, drawings, GIS, etc. to avoid damaging gas mains, services, and other utilities.
• Once cured, verify that all field applied pipe coating meets the client’s mil thickness and manufacturer’s hardness specifications;
• Verify that proper padding and bedding exists around pipe; and
• Field verify that the construction equipment used and the amounts of materials installed during construction are captured on the Daily Progress Report for inventory and billing purposes. Using experience and professional judgment inspect the material waste to help reduce any potential loss of materials through the inefficient use of the material by the other contractors. Coating Inspectors shall communicate any opportunities to reduce material waste to the client.
• Inspect other contractor’s work for compliance with all permit requirements and one-call (call before you dig) requirements. Coating Inspectors shall immediately verbally communicate any deviations therefrom to Chief Inspector and the client and follow up with formal written documentation the same day.
• Witness hydrostatic testing for the duration of the test(s) and verify in advance of testing that calibration papers for the equipment are in proper order and attached to the test report.
• When utilized, verify all shrink sleeves or similar products used to protect weld joints are inspected for proper installation;
• Verify Polymers and additives used in drilling fluids are approved by the client. The approved list of additives and fluids shall be provided to the Inspector.
• Field validate that all environmental Best Management Practices (“BMPs”) are followed by other contractors in accordance with the permits and construction plans.
• Lifting objects in excess of 50 pounds from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position
• After all HDDs, Coating Inspectors shall verify that all visible pipe and weld joint coatings were not damaged during pull-through activities.
• Coordinate with other contractors’ survey crews to verify proper as-built information is recorded;
• Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces
• Visually inspect pipe for noticeable defects to pipe coating;
• Verify that other contractors are following the client’s best practices.
• Complete and submit daily inspection forms including but not limited to safety inspection forms, coating inspection forms (pipe coating and repairs, joint coating, jeep calibration and inspection, etc.), trenching and backfill inspection forms, and other construction inspection forms as requested by the client.
• Witness all HDD “pull-throughs” to verify that pipe is properly supported, the coating of pipe and weld joints are protected, and the as-built information is properly recorded. Coating Inspectors shall also examine the pipe coating at the leading edge of the pull-back to ensure there has been no damage to pipe coating during pull back.
• Verify pull force does not exceed design.
• Verify, prior to use, that all materials to be incorporated into each project or utilized for testing are properly constructed, rated and possess proper manufacturer documentation.
• Verify that other contractor(s) properly clean and dry pipelines prior to commissioning.
• Verify that pipe is rigged and lowered into trench without damage to pipe or coating.
• Verify that other contractors are following the client’s procedures and coating manufacturers’ instructions for applying field coatings to pipe, fittings, valves, joints, and other pipeline components.
• Review and verify that other contractors’ Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) path is acceptable.
• Prior to all backfills, HDD pull-throughs, or jack and bores the Coating Inspectors shall perform the following:
• Visually inspect pipe for gouges, dents, or other imperfections;
• Witness and verify that other contractors properly inspect pipeline for deformation and that subsequent analysis is free of any irregularities.

Requirements

• Experience or expertise in the following specialties:
• Corrosion / Cathodic Protection / AC Mitigation
• Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Able to perform in both inside and outside environmental conditions in all four seasons throughout the continental United States – extreme cold (temperatures below 32 degrees Fahrenheit) and/or extreme heat (temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit) for periods of more than one hour
• API-1169 Certification
• GASWCC Level 1 Design Professional designation
• Minimum of two (2) years coordinating and inspecting construction projects for natural gas pipeline construction.
• OSHA Competent Person
• NACE CIP Level 1
• High School diploma or equivalent
• Jack and Bore / HDD
• Project experience with urban natural gas transmission pipeline construction
• Ability to sense potentially dangerous situations on a construction site, including hearing heavy machinery and vehicle back-up alarms
• Ability to read construction drawings, alignment sheets and valve maps and translate to actual field constructability
• Ability to perform visual inspection of construction crew quality of work; using measuring devices; and/or assembly of fabrication parts at distances close to the eyes
• Frequent ascending and descending of ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles and the like, using feet and legs and/or hands and arms up in and out of pipeline bell-hole / trench / excavation
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Competent in 49 CFR 192, ASME 31.8, and applicable OSHA standards
• Employment is contingent upon completing all applicable training during onboarding, including Operator Qualifications
• Ability to read, interpret, and implement the client’s policies and procedures
• Past experience inspecting the application of field applied pipeline coatings

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance