Gas and Electrical Inspector

We are looking for a Gas and Electrical Inspector for a project in New York, who has a minimum of three (3) years prior experience and training in excavation, road, or utility construction with an emphasis on gas AND electric installations, plastic pipe installation, welding, and steel pipefitting. In addition, you must possess managerial skills, computer literacy, and a working knowledge of the utility industry.

Requirements

Additional requirements include but are not limited to:

• Have a minimum of a High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Inspector may be required to oversee multiple construction projects at varying stages at one time (from designing, including cost estimating to completed final folder close out).
• Inspector must possess managerial skills, computer literacy, and a working knowledge of the utility industry.
• Inspector will be required to inspect work performed by construction contractors and supervised assuring adherence to specifications, proper work methods and appropriate use of facilities and equipment.
• Must be able to read and interpret drawings, maps, plans, specifications, and procedures. They must possess the ability to keep accurate and detailed field records including daily job reports, material usage and locations and field test records.
• Be knowledgeable in the requirements of OSHA. All inspectors will be required to ensure that any job they’re overseeing is maintained in a safe manner and meets or exceeds safety and environmental policies and procedures. Inspectors will need to make sure contractor’s equipment is being used within their limits.
• Present a neat appearance. Have strong communication skills to interact professionally, on a daily basis, with client personnel, State or local municipal representatives, customers, and contractor agents.
• Have strong organizational skills to complete daily paperwork, maps, and documentation with a clear comprehension of construction units of measurement.
• Be able to understand and implement Gas Standards and Work Procedures.
• Inspectors must be able to understand and implement all Environment, Health, and Safety Plan (E-HASP) requirements. Ensures that each contractor complies with the respective environmental rules and regulations for each respective project location.
• Be capable of handling customer inquiries and complaints in a professional and courteous manner.
• Provide input in conjunction with Quality Assurance field visits.
• Assist in the Contractor Performance evaluation process.
• Be available to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• Inspectors must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to attend, maintain and pass Operator Qualification training.
• Each Inspector must possess the ability to understand, follow, and execute detailed procedures needed to tie-in new gas facilities, and be able to recognize abnormal and unsafe conditions.
• Must be able to document, prepare as-built drawings and attend to all field work such as pressure testing, thermal fusion, cathodic protection, etc. Inspectors must be able to understand and use gas-testing equipment, i.e., pyrometers, combustible gas indicators (CGI or GMI), etc. Inspectors must also be capable of locating underground utilities using maps and measurements, a split box, minesweepers, etc.
• Ensure that all contractors including x-ray crews and welders are certified and Operator Qualified per each of the various client approved Training Center lists prior to the start of projects.
• Assist on transmission line inspections and completing contingency reports.
• Ensure that all cathodic requirements are met.