Certified Welding Inspector

Job Details

Description

Primary Function: Under minimal supervision, the Inspector provides inspection services to Magnolia River clients.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Evaluate the job, construction route, and be familiar with the traffic flow prior to project start.
• As may be required by the client scope of work, walk door to door, meeting with all residential customers. Address
  
  

any concerns they have before starting construction; take pictures, make detailed notes, and point out to customer

any concrete or paving damage prior to starting to avoid problems later. All documentation to be uploaded into

FieldLogIQ.

• Meet with contractor to review job and discuss any concerns they may have. Obtain crew list and confirm that they
  
  

are Operator Qualified (OQ) prior to commencement of work.

• Document the progress of each project assigned daily in FieldLogIQ following the entry requirements outlined in the
  
  

FieldLogIQ User Expectations Form. Client-specific systems and forms may be required.

• In conjunction with the client representative, make field recommendations on-line placement when unknown
  
  

conflicts come up, confirming change in writing by email with appropriate client representative.

• As may be required by the client scope of work, verify tie-in points are acceptable by ensuring the line being tapped
  
  

meets the minimum wall thickness by observing and documenting the measurement results of the wall thickness by

the welder or corrosion specialist.

• Understand Best Management Practices including proper placement of silt fencing and hay socks.
• Visually inspect the welds and fusions on all fittings and joints and verify adherence to all manufacturer and client
  
  

procedures.

• Maintain appropriate OQ skills.
• As may be required by the client scope of work, observe proper jeeping of pipelines and document the voltage and
  
  

results and visually inspect coating of welds, repair of anomalies and document the measurement of coating

thickness.

• As may be required by client scope of work, in conjunction with the client, determine if services need to be installed
  
  

at a particular customer location. Coordinate tie-ins with construction department and service re-builds with service

department.

• Understand meter placement for relocates and move outs outlined in the client’s construction standards.
• As may be required by the client scope of work and in a collaborative effort with the contractor, customer, and
  
  

client, help resolve landscaping and/or restoration issues.

• Confirm accuracy of contractor documentation and/or invoices to reflect specific tasks and/or linear feet of pipe
  
  

installed.

• As may be required by client scope of work, accurately complete all documentation, including, but not limited to OQ
  
  

list, completion report, as–built install and retirement drawings, material list, anode cards, pressure test charts,

service data, and service field orders withing the allotted time frame.

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• Understand city and county paving cut and backfill standards.
• Verify paving and concrete repairs with contractor.
• Communicate effectively, both written and orally.
• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures. Report all incidents, near misses, accidents, incidents, or
  
  

injuries as outlined in the Event Reporting Guidelines. Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of

knowledge/skill.

• Assist the Inspection Manager with the training of incoming inspectors.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve goals.
• Extensive travel required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Must be able to read and understand construction prints.
• Must have ability to sketch construction drawings and/or to use software for construction diagrams (as-builts).
• Required to maintain accurate project records and documentation during construction.
• Must adhere to safety standards and take a proactive role in reducing safety risk.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Ability to rapidly establish credibility and relationships with a broad range of individuals.
• Ability to perform assigned responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to meet project deadlines.
  
  

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in the natural gas industry is preferred (more experience may be required
  
  

by specific clients).

• Experience with visual inspection of both steel pipe welds and polyethylene pipe fusions, reading construction prints, and completing as-built drawings is preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and able to operate a car or truck.
• Hands-on construction experience is desired.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Duties are performed primarily in an outdoor setting with exposure to changing weather conditions.
• Must be able to perform moderate physical activity including somewhat strenuous daily activities of a primarily
  
  

productive/technical nature.

• Ambulatory across uneven surfaces of a construction excavation work zone, frequent bending at knees and waist.
• Must be able to perform work in a very loud, active construction environment.
• The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers and clients. Must be able to exchange
  
  

accurate information.

Additional Duties And Responsibilities CWI/CPWI

• Must possess an industry wide training and/or accreditation program (AWS/CWI, CPWI, National Welding
  
  

School).

• Be able to assist in receiving and tracking materials and record and document materials used on project to client
  
  

specifications.

• Verify that the welding procedures are as specified and are qualified, and that the welding performed is
  
  

performed in conformation to the applicable procedure.

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• Prior to and during welding, verify that the specified base metal(s) and welding filler metal(s) are used.
• Verify that the welding procedures are as specified and are qualified, and that the welding performed is
  
  

performed in conformation to the applicable procedure.

• Review the welding procedure specification and inspection requirements prior to welding.
• Monitoring and inspect all work performed welder/welders.
• Inspect and evaluate welds according to specified inspection procedures, standards, codes, and drawings.
• Record welding inspection results that were witnessed and prepare associated report.
  
  

Disclaimer

• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this
  
  

job at any time.

• This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks
  
  

that may be assigned.

• This job description is subject to change at any time.