Operations Utility Technician - Inspection

Responsibilities

Duties :

Inspect and oversee contract and or company crews in the installation of pipeline facilities to ensure that PNG safety policies and procedures are followed

Inspect and oversee contract and or company crews in the installation of pipeline facilities to ensure that procedures and materials comply with plans and specifications

Ensure contract documents represented by working drawings and specifications are properly executed by the contractors

Interpret drawings and specifications for contractor and discuss deviations from specified construction procedures to ensure compliance with regulations governing construction

Measure distances to verify accuracy of dimensions of structural installations and layouts

Examine quality of installations for conformity to standards

Perform work coordination duties such as schedule coordination, inspections of “as built”, and inspection of contractor pay sheets for multiple company and contract crews

Maintain log of construction and inspection activities (via Inspection SharePoint site) and compare progress reports

When called for, perform role of the “Competent Person” on a company crew

Perform locate duties to determine location of existing gas facilities

Complete work documentation / records timely

Assist with coordination of pipeline emergencies

Provide zone and enterprise support as needed

Assist crews as needed

Perform other duties as assigned

Basic / Required Qualifications :

High School diploma or GED

Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, advanced knowledge and use of construction tools and heavy equipment.

Previous experience working with installation and maintenance of gas pipelines.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license

Desired Qualifications :

Two years technical school education or the equivalent job-related knowledge

Previous experience with supervision and or completion of supervisory training classes / certifications

Computer knowledge working in a Windows environment.

Demonstrated effective communication, verbal and written, and interpersonal skills and safety awareness.

Physical Requirements :

This position contains a weight restriction of 275 pounds as an essential function of the job. The purpose of this restriction is to ensure that all weight-rated equipment is used in an appropriate and safe manner within maximum allowed weight loading.

Must work outdoors in adverse weather conditions; lifting up to 75 lbs.; frequent walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting, stooping, crawling, standing, digging, climbing; works on uneven terrain, many times with heavy vegetation; manual dexterity (hand / eye coordination); keen eyesight; good hearing; good sense of smell; comes in frequent contact with insects and animals.

Working Conditions :

Field Mobility Classification - Work will be performed in various field locations, as needed, after the onboarding period. However, field employees are required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location.

Weekend and evening work as required. Subject to extended working hours and must be available for call-out and emergency response. Some rotating shifts. Some routine travel to areas outside the Resource Center or Zone

• Travel Requirements 15-25%Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)NoRepresented / Union PositionPlumbers and Pipe FittersVisa Sponsored PositionNo Posting Expiration Date Friday, February 28, 2025All job postings expire at 12 : 01 AM on the posting expiration date.