Position Summary:
The Assistant Chief Inspector has the primary responsibility of assisting the Chief Inspector of overseeing the contractor’s work in the field. This includes inspection and coordination of the construction project in accordance with Company specifications. He/She assists the Chief Inspector ensuring that the project proceeds in accordance with the contract document requirements and construction drawings and that all necessary forms are completed and transmitted to the appropriate office.
Key Responsibilities
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Assists Chief Inspector in the oversight of the project in the field with a focus on quality, compliance with engineering drawings, applicable code and standards, and construction schedule and cost. All activities and responsibilities include consideration of; safety, personnel management, labor relations, public relations, government relations (governmental regulatory permits including personal contact with designated officials), legal and regulatory compliance.
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Obtains subject matter expert knowledge with the scope of work, project requirements, establishing welding procedures, construction drawings and contract documents. Review the project scope with the inspectors and survey party chief to determine which inspectors are qualified for the various phases of construction.
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Provides advance planning and organization of inspection duties, survey duties, utilization of Company furnished materials, construction activities, and tie-in activities.
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Inspects the activities of the Contractor and judges work to be in compliance to construction drawings and contract documents. Takes appropriate action if out-of-specification work is identified. Action may include stoppage of work.
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Verifies all proposed design changes or material substitution changes and obtains proper approval prior to work commencing.
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Verifies that any Contractor accident during the project is reported to the Chief Inspector and obtains a copy of the contractor's accident report.
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Secures proper documentation before the contractor performs any work off the right-of-way, and working with the right-of-way agent to resolve any landowner problems.
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Verifies through the right-of-way agent and or the appropriate office that all permits and agreements necessary to perform the project have been acquired, and that any special requirements associated with these permits and or agreements are performed.
Other Duties and Responsibilities of the Job:
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Establishes and maintains communication with appropriate with state and local agencies associated or impacted by the project as well as local company supervision. Communication plans will include the scheduling of personnel to be present when excavating existing pipelines; pre-job meetings; scheduling "tailgate" meetings for hot tie-ins; and verifying that the pipeline is coated and back filled before being placed in-service.
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Perform a material "take-off” to assure that materials are available to complete the project.
- Verifies the certifications of the contractor's hydro static test and welder testing instruments and equipment.
- Verify that approval has been obtained for any proposed subcontractors prior to their initiation of work.
- Verifies that the radiographer's certification is complete and correct, that acceptable radio-graphic procedures are established, that the technicians(s) has a copy of the Company specification and current API-11 04 edition, and that the technician is familiar with Company procedures for film identification, form completion, documentation for the disposition of rejects, etc.
- Assures the qualified radio-graphic procedure is utilized, the quality of radio-graphs is acceptable, and proper documentation is maintained by the radio-graphic crew(s), including the disposition of each rejected weld and repair of same.
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Perform all other duties as assigned by the Chief Inspector.
Competencies:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of this position.
- Oral & written communication — the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of individuals/employees.
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Delegation — the individual delegates work assignments, gives authority to work independently, sets expectations and monitors delegated activities.
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Leadership — the individual inspires and motivates others to perform well and accepts feedback from others.
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Safety and security—the individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.
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Quality management — the individual looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Experience & Education Requirements:
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Minimum Experience Requirement — two (2) years experience in pipeline construction and experience with regulations in the natural gas industry.
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Minimum Education Requirements — High school degree or equivalent is required.
Physical Requirements:
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Occasional lifting and carrying up to fifteen (15) pounds with field equipment.
- Occasional squatting/stooping to inspect work.
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Frequent concentration for prolonged periods of time to carry out inspection activities.
- Frequent use of the computer.
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Frequent use of transportation to travel to the work site.
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Frequent use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to safely execute the job.
