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Pipeline Operator I

Kenedy, TX · On-site

Inspect perimeter fencing, locks, etc., to uphold facility, pipeline, and right-of-way security ... High School Diploma or GED equivalent. * Entry level, typically 0-3 years of oilfield experience ...

C and L Inspection

Welding Inspector

Middletown, PA · On-site

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Danos, LLC

Pipeline Operator I

Kenedy, TX · On-site

Inspect perimeter fencing, locks, etc., to uphold facility, pipeline, and right-of-way security ... High School Diploma or GED equivalent. * Entry level, typically 0-3 years of oilfield experience ...

Danos, LLC

Pipeline Operator I

Kenedy, TX

Inspect perimeter fencing, locks, etc., to uphold facility, pipeline, and right-of-way security ... High School Diploma or GED equivalent. * Entry level, typically 0-3 years of oilfield experience ...

Danos, LLC

Pipeline Operator I

Kenedy, TX

Inspect perimeter fencing, locks, etc., to uphold facility, pipeline, and right-of-way security ... High School Diploma or GED equivalent. * Entry level, typically 0-3 years of oilfield experience ...

C and L Inspection

Welding Inspector

Middletown, PA · On-site

... Chief Inspection and proper Company approval is obtained. • Verify all materials used in the ... the Pipeline & Utilities Inspection industry. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to ...

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Coating Inspector

Coating Inspector

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc.

Naperville, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

About the Organization
E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. (E2) is a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services including, project engineering and design, federal base operations and infrastructure support services, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation, and information technology services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence.
Overview
Inspect Other Contractors' work for compliance with all permit requirements and one-call (call before you dig) requirements. Coating Inspectors shall immediately verbally communicate any deviations there from to Chief Inspector and Company and follow up with formal written documentation the same day.
Responsibilities
  • 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.
  • Verify that Other Contractors are following Southern Company Gas Spotting Best Practices and Southern Company Gas Excavation Best Practices described above and provided to Contractor.
  • 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 the Project, and all gas facilities are painted and flagged in accordance with local requirements.
  • 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 Company.
  • Verify that Other Contractors are following Company procedures and coating manufacturers' instructions for applying field coatings to pipe, fittings, valves, joints, and other pipeline components.
  • Verify, prior to use, that all materials to be incorporated into the Project or utilized for testing are properly constructed, rated and possess proper manufacturer documentation.
  • Complete and submit Daily Inspection Report 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 Company.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Verify that Other Contractor(s) properly clean and dry pipelines prior to commissioning.
  • Witness and verify that Other Contractors properly inspect pipeline for deformation and that subsequent analysis is free of any irregularities.
  • Field validate that all environmental BMPs are followed by Other Contractors in accordance with the permits and construction plans.
  • Prior to ALL backfills, HDD pull-throughs, or jack and bores the Coating Inspectors shall perform the following:
    • Visually inspect pipe for noticeable defects to pipe coating;
    • Visually inspect pipe for gouges, dents, or other imperfections;
    • Verify all pipe is "jeeped" and holidays properly repaired prior to lowering in trench or pulled back thru the HDD path;
    • Once cured, verify that all field applied pipe coating meets Company's mil thickness and manufacturer's hardness specifications;
    • When utilized, verify all shrink sleeves or similar products used to protect weld joints are inspected for proper installation;
    • Coordinate with Other Contractors' survey crews to verify proper as-built information is recorded;
    • Verify that proper padding and bedding exists around pipe; and
    • Verify that pipe is rigged and lowered into trench without damage to pipe or coating.
  • After ALL HDDs, Coating Inspectors shall verify that all visible pipe and weld joint coatings were not damaged during pull-through activities.

Qualifications
Prior to commencing the Services, Contractor shall provide to Company each Coating Inspector's qualifications for Company's review and approval.
Required:
  • Minimum of two (2) years coordinating and inspecting construction projects for natural gas pipeline construction.
  • Ability to read construction drawings, alignment sheets and valve maps and translate to actual field constructability.
  • Past experience inspecting the application of field applied pipeline coatings.
  • Familiarity with DOT 192 and OSHA regulations.
  • Ability to read, interpret and implement the Company's OPM and all other attachments.
  • AMPP CIP Level 1.
  • Required Operator Qualifications (per contract documents).
  • Word and Excel computer skills

Benefits
E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match.
Work Environment/Physical Demands
  • Construction Sites and/or Client Right-of-Way (R.O.W.)
  • Client testing facility (occasionally)
  • Corporate office (occasionally)
  • Reports to the Chief Inspector, based locally with respect to the projects
  • May require extensive driving to reach job sites and/or client/E2 offices
  • 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
  • Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling and walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces
  • Lifting objects in excess of 50 pounds from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Ability to sense potentially dangerous situations on a construction site, including hearing heavy machinery and vehicle back-up alarms.

Local Candidates only
No
Drug Free Workplace
E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace. After accepting an offer of employment, applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or fit-for-duty physical examination. Drug screens will include, but not be limited to, Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Marijuana Metabolites (THC), Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). As a federal contractor, E2 cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.
Solicitation
Please no solicitation of any kind from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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