HDD Inspector

Primary Function: The Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) Inspector will be responsible for verifying jobsite safety protocols being met, proper alignment and depth are constructed, review of bore profile, and recognizing, documenting, and reporting damaged bored pipe installations. The Inspector must fulfill paperwork requirements and ensure they are accurately completed. This role requires a thorough understanding of the specifications and construction drawings.  The HDD Inspector has the overall responsibility for verifying and documenting the installation of all bored steel mains.  The HDD Inspector will verify adherence to federal, state and utility compliance procedures and processes. Providing technical expertise, documenting changes to engineered designs are pertinent for project success. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend all construction, safety and project update meetings assigned by the Chief Inspector and address any project concerns.
• Using Magnolia River’s project management software, create daily reports on all activities on the job site associated with the cathodic protection and coating installation. Reports must be grammatically correct.
• Verify if bore holes are placed in a safe location to perform work, verify if trench faces are sloped or shored to prevent soil collapse. Ensure depths of cover of all utilities with line crossings are validated before crossing activities start. Ensure pipe installations are installed according to plans and procedures and proper documentation is being completed.
• Overall responsibility for awareness of the client’s expectation for project completion and project documentation. The documentation at a minimum includes:
  • Contract Specifications
  • Alignment Sheets
  • Construction Drawings
  • DOT 49 CFR 192
  • Applicable State and Local Government Codes
  • Safety Policies, Regulations
• Verify construction contractor personnel are properly trained in boring, spotting and locating.
• Verify calibration of instruments and document the results
• Verify and observe safety adherence throughout the day. Attend tailgate and other safety meetings.  Report all incidents, near misses and unsafe activities to the Chief Inspector verbally and through email
• Verify the HDD boring personnel have the OQ qualifications required by the client

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficient in the use of spreadsheets, databases, and word-processing
• Excellent oral and written (including proper spelling and grammar) communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills to produce accurate project records during construction.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Ability to read construction prints, sketch as-built construction drawings and/or to use software for construction diagrams
• Ability to adhere to safety standards and take a proactive role in reducing risk
• Ability to meet project deadlines
• Ability to rapidly establish creditability and relationships with a broad range of individuals.
• Ability to perform assigned responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• A minimum of seven (7) years’ experience in the natural gas industry
• A minimum of two (2) years' experience in HDD boring
• API 1169 is required.

Additional:

• Must possess a valid driver’s license, maintain vehicle insurance as required

Physical Demands:

• Extensive travel required.
• 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, climb in and out of ditches using a ladder, frequently 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.

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.