Infrastructure and Capital Projects – Chief Inspector (Utilities), ANS
THE WORK:
- You’ll oversee all inspection and quality assurance activities during construction to ensure work meets project specifications, regulatory requirements, company standards, and safety policies.
- You’ll serve as the primary field quality representative for the project.
- You’ll work closely with construction management, engineering, environmental compliance teams, and regulatory agencies to ensure pipeline construction is completed safely, on schedule, and in full compliance.
- You’ll supervise and coordinate inspection personnel, including:
- Welding Inspectors
- Coating Inspectors
- Civil/Grading Inspectors
- Environmental Inspectors
- Utility Inspectors
- Electrical/Instrumentation Inspectors (if applicable)
- You’ll maintain adequate inspector coverage across all spreads and work fronts.
- You’ll coordinate closely with the Chief Welding Inspector and Coating Inspector.
- You’ll ensure all pipeline construction activities comply with:
- Project specifications
- Approved drawings and alignment sheets
- Environmental permits
- Regulatory requirements (PHMSA, FERC, state agencies)
- Company standards and procedures
- You’ll monitor contractor quality control and testing activities.
- You’ll verify materials meet project specifications.
- You’ll ensure inspection and testing hold points are properly followed.
- You’ll review and approve daily inspection reports.
- You’ll track, manage, and close non-conformance reports (NCRs).
- You’ll verify corrective actions are completed and properly documented.
- You’ll ensure accurate and complete documentation, including:
- Weld logs
- Coating logs
- Lowering-in documentation
- Backfill documentation
- Hydrostatic testing documentation
- As-built documentation
- Environmental inspection reports
- You’ll prepare and provide weekly and monthly inspection summary reports.
- You’ll assist with final inspections and project turnover documentation.
- You’ll attend and actively participate in:
- Daily construction meetings
- Contractor coordination meetings
- Safety meetings
- Progress meetings
- Pre-construction meetings
- You’ll promote, enforce, and model safety compliance and safe work practices across all construction activities.
- You’ll oversee inspection activities related to:
- Clearing and grading
- Trenching
- Pipe stringing and bending
- Welding and NDT
- Coating and field joint coating
- Lowering in and padding
- Backfilling and tie-ins
- Hydrostatic testing
- Restoration
- You’ll oversee inspection for:
- Access roads
- Compressor stations
- Meter stations
- Valve sites
- Foundations and concrete
- Drainage and grading
- Structural installation
- You’ll oversee and verify compliance with:
- SWPPP and erosion control measures
- Wetland and waterbody crossings
- Restoration and revegetation requirements
- Environmental permit conditions
- Topsoil segregation
- Dust control
- Spill prevention measures
$120,000 - $180,000 a year
HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
- 10–15 years of pipeline construction inspection experience
- Previous experience as Chief Inspector or Lead Inspector
- Strong knowledge of pipeline construction methods
- Experience with welding, coating, civil, and environmental inspection
- Knowledge of pipeline regulations and industry standards
BONUS POINTS IF YOU HAVE:
- Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Experience managing inspection teams and contractors
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and inspection reporting software
- API 1169 Pipeline Construction Inspector
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
- NACE Coating Inspector (Level 1 or 2)
- OSHA 30
- First Aid / CPR
- DOT Operator Qualification (OQ)
- Confined Space
- Trenching and Excavation Competent Person
Moreno Valley, CA
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