Utility/ Craft Inspector

Utility/ Craft Inspector – Northern Natural Gas

REQUIRED – Northern Natural Gas 607-2 Excavation Certified

PREFERRED - NACE CIP 1 or 2, API 1169

PER DIEM POSITION FOR WORK RELATED TRAVEL

Join the team and become part of the family! Don’t be just another number with Inspection staffing firms, join a company that appreciates your efforts, recognizes your talents, and rewards your initiative.

Whitman Consulting Organization, Inc. (WHITCO) is a Construction Management and Inspection Company providing experienced, qualified, and professional services to the Oil and Gas Industry. Our Company is growing fast, and we are currently seeking experienced and professional Inspectors to join our team!

Position Summary

• Provide inspection, oversight, and reporting on the construction of natural gas pipelines. Verify work is complete in accordance with company standards, specifications, applicable codes, federal regulations, and state requirements. QA/QC over construction processes, progress reporting. Duties include field inspection of installation methods, inspection of materials, project documentation review, enforcement and compliance with company standards and industry related codes, safety oversight and inspection, daily reporting, and project documentation.
• Responsible for planning & implementation of excavations per NNG’s requirements.
• Completion of Dig permits and possible Hot work permits per NNG requirements.

Skills, Qualifications & Key Responsibilities:

• Observation and reporting for compliance with: Excavation preparations & methods, materials, material handling, Operator Qualifications, backfill and compaction, housekeeping, restoration, project documentation.
• Must be Safety oriented - Safety is #1 Priority
• Familiarity with codes NACE/SSPC – SP/ ISO codes and regulations
• Knowledge of 49 CFR 192

Requirements for employment:

• Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record
• Background check
• Pre-employment drug testing and quarterly drug testing
• Fit for duty physical examination demonstrating ability to complete work duties.

We offer an excellent compensation package that includes competitive pay, vacation, paid holidays, retirement plan with company match and contribution, medical, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance.

Job Type: Full-time seasonal construction scheduled June 2024 through November 2024

(subject to change based on client needs)

Work Schedule: 6 days/week, 72 hours/week

Daily Wage:

• Based on previous experience, qualifications, and training with NNG
• Mileage reimbursement
• Per diem (if applicable based on job location)

Experience:

• Pipeline Inspection: 5 years (Required)
• Pipeline construction related field experience 8 years (Required)
• Positions differ based on experience with Northern Natural Gas
• Chief Inspector Experience

Certifications:

• Northern Natural Gas 607-2 Excavation Certified (Required)
• NACE CIP Level 1 or 2 (Preferred)
• API 1169 (Preferred)
• OSHA 10hr or 30 Hr. (Preferred)
• Required to successfully complete Operator Qualifications prior to placement.

Education:

• High School Diploma (Required)
• Must be capable of computer work related to reporting, emails, communication, and correspondence.
• Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Work Location:

• Company office in Westminster, CO
• Locations expected for project work (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan)
• Must be able to travel (travel trailers & fifth wheels are not ideal for this type of work)

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Overtime

License/Certification:

• Northern Natural Gas 607-2 Excavation Certified (Required)
• NACE CIP 1 or 2, API 1169 (Preferred)
• Driver's License (Required)