Natural Gas Pipeline Inspector

Ardurra is seeking a Natural Gas Pipeline Inspector to join our staff in Huntsville, AL.

This position will support local natural gas pipeline installation projects in Madison County and the greater Huntsville, AL area. In addition, there is also the opportunity to support water & wastewater infrastructure construction projects so experience with water & wastewater is a plus but not required. A welding certification such as a Certified Pipeline Welding Inspector (CPWI) and/or American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector Certification will be highly valued and is preferred.

Primary Duties

• Knowledge of, and ability to interpret, technical specifications, contract requirements, engineering drawings, and standard construction details are critical requirements of the position.
• Responsibilities will include observing that the work is completed in general accordance with the drawings and specifications, daily field reporting, tracking contractors installed quantities, witnessing tests, documenting test results, and serving as a liaison between the engineer, contractor, and adjacent residents and businesses.
• Typical projects involve the construction of natural gas infrastructure projects, including pipelines, regulator stations, gate stations and other infrastructure using various construction methods.
• Knowledge of installation methods of polyethylene and welded steel pipelines, including open trenching and trenchless methods such as jack and bore and directional drilling are strongly preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and familiarity with operating smart devices and computers preferred.
• Qualified candidates may work on one or more projects simultaneously.

Education and Experience Requirements

• 3 or more years in the Construction field or Construction Management/Field Services.
• Background in utilities construction/inspections, including piping construction required. Previous experience in municipal natural gas utility inspections is preferred.
• Certified Pipeline Welding Inspector (CPWI) and/or American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector Certification is preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent. Civil Engineering related coursework/certifications, associate degree preferred.

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers. We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun. We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program. We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are: valued as individuals; supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work; and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.

Ardurra is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

Ardurra does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agency Agreement, Ardurra will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. If a resume or candidate is submitted to any hiring manager without a previously signed agreement, Ardurra reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. These candidates will be considered property of Ardurra. We’re not currently looking to add any more agencies to our list of approved vendors, so please do not contact any of our managers or recruitment team with sales calls or details of your candidates.

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