Pipeline Safety Inspector

The Georgia Public Service Commission is a five-member constitutional agency that exercises its authority and influence to ensure that consumers receive safe, reliable, and reasonably-priced telecommunications, electric, and natural gas services from financially viable and technically competent companies. For more information on the Commission, see the Commission’s website at https://psc.ga.gov

Duties and Responsibilities: Under limited supervisor, the applicant should demonstrate capabilities to do the following:

· Performs natural gas pipeline safety investigations, evaluations, and analysis of specialized areas of all natural gas utility operators of distribution, transmission, and LNG (liquefied natural gas) systems in Georgia.

· Performs investigative techniques beyond the normal scope to determine issues of considerable complexity and sensitivity in natural gas pipeline accident investigations throughout Georgia.

· Assists in safety training for operators and the industry concerning natural gas pipeline systems.

· Responsible for evaluation of natural gas utilities in determining operator compliance with applicable State and Federal safety regulations.

· Responsible for writing inspection reports and other requested information.

Minimum Training and Experience:

· 2- or 4-year degree in Engineering or similar discipline from an accredited college or university,

· Minimum of 8 years experience in natural gas operations, natural gas pipeline construction (natural gas pipeline welding, natural gas pipeline plastic fusion, or other natural gas pipeline installation/operational disciplines), or

· Supervisory role with a gas distribution or transmission operator or an underground pipeline operator. Applicant should have general knowledge of the construction, maintenance, testing, or repair of natural gas pipeline systems.

· Must be a Georgia resident.

Preferred: Prior regulatory experience in the enforcement of natural gas pipeline safety regulations at the Federal or State level.

Excellent Benefits:

· 401(k) with matching

· Defined Benefit Plan (pension)

· Employer qualified for Student Loan Forgiveness Program

· Health Insurance

· Dental and Vision Insurance

· Employee Discounts

· Flexible Schedule

· Health Savings Account

· Life Insurance

· Vacation Leave – three weeks annually that rolls over

· Sick Leave – three weeks annually that rolls over

· 13 Paid Holidays

· Professional development assistance

Exam and Evaluation Information: Selected candidate is required to:

· Pass the Federal Training and Qualification courses needed to serve as a lead inspector on standard inspections of gas pipeline systems.

· Progress through required courses, including all applicable Web-Based Training courses that serve as prerequisites to the required training.

· Required Federal Courses: Gas Pressure Regulation, Plastic Materials, Welding Inspection, Pipeline Failure Investigation, Corrosion Control, and Federal Code Compliance.

· Training courses are 5 days and are in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

· Complete a knowledge-based writing evaluation

All candidates must pass a background check and is subject to random drug testing throughout their employment.

Candidates selected for further consideration will be required to submit the following:

· Georgia Public Service Commission Employment Application

· State of Georgia Employment Application

· College or University Transcripts

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $69,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid jury duty
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Physical setting:

• Construction site
• Office
• Outdoor work

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $69,500