What are the responsibilities and job description for the Inspector, C&M position at ONE Gas?
Job Description
Performs inspection work on company pipelines; oversees contractors engaged in the construction and maintenance of a pipeline system.
Responsibilities
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Education Requirements
None required.
Experience
Applicable driver's license
CDL preferred.
Additional Requirements
Performs inspection work on company pipelines; oversees contractors engaged in the construction and maintenance of a pipeline system.
Responsibilities
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Inspects installation, maintenance, and removal work performed by or contractors on transmission and distribution pipelines to ensure compliance and/or identify noncompliance with company and governmental standards.
- Assists with operation and/or maintenance of tools and equipment in performance of duties including:
- Pipe and crescent wrenches
- Pipe cutters and threaders
- Hammers and screwdrivers
- Picks, shovels, and rakes
- Air compressors and generators
- Plastic fusion equipment
- Combustible Gas Indicators - flame-ionization unit
- Jiggle bar
- Leak survey equipment
- Tapping and plugging
- Performs routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
- Maintains logs; compiles and prepares reports including but not limited to:
- Inspection logs
- Leak reports
- Job order completion information
- Training/testing records
- Mileage reports
- Accident/first aid reports
- Expense Reports
- Investigates customer related orders and/or emergency situations including but not limited to:
- Low pressure calls
- Class 1 leaks
- Blowing lines
- Fires/explosions
- Undetectable lines
- Reviews invoices for accuracy (pricing, quantity installed, materials used, etc.).
- Regular and reliable attendance is required in performance of job.
- Employee may be required to perform additional duties as assigned.
Education Requirements
None required.
Experience
- This role typically calls for two to four years of relevant experience; (Minimum of one-year relevant experience is required).
- Experience in use, function, and maintenance of tools and equipment applicable to position including accessing and utilizing computer applications.
- Experience with application of basic arithmetic:
- addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
- Experience with construction and maintenance of transmission and distribution pipeline systems.
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and/or industry standards and regulations regarding pipeline construction and safety.
- Working knowledge relative to:
- Company Gas Operations Standards Manual (GOSM) procedures
- Emergency response procedures
- Welding/plastic fusion policies and procedures
- One Call System policies and procedures
- Interpersonal/communication skills
- Knowledge of function and/or maintenance of regulators, chart meters, well meters, cathodic protection, and leakage survey and remote methane leak device.
- Experience reading and interpreting maps, atlas pages, blueprints, budget information, and job orders.
- Knowledge and experience with basic computer operation and relevant software.
- Demonstrated ability to read and write fluently in English.
Applicable driver's license
CDL preferred.
Additional Requirements
- Lift or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds 10-15 times a day; up to 40 pounds 7-10 times a day; up to 50 pounds 10-12 times a day.
- Climb into and out of excavations and onto and off of equipment.
- Travel over uneven terrain including but not limited to:
- Mud
- Gravel
- Sand
- Rocks
- Ice
- Snow
- React immediately to emergency situations to prevent injury to self and others.
- Smell odorant in natural gas.
- Detect and react to warning signals at work sites.
- Able to operate tools and equipment required.
- Perform maintenance on the company leak truck and all related leakage survey equipment. (as specified by position)
- Communicates and/or exchanges information or instructions verbally, including use of company two way radios or cellular telephones.
- Peripheral vision and accurate depth perception.
- Visual abilities sufficient to perform job duties.