The purpose of the Chief Inspector is to provide inspection of contractor’s quality of work in accordance with the client’s policies and procedures as it relates to welding of steel pipe on pipeline construction projects. The position will be in various locations in South Texas.

Chief Inspectors shall perform each of the tasks set forth in this Section.

• The Chief Inspector has overall responsibility for the delivery of the Services and management of the Inspectors during each Project and shall maintain direct contact with Company personnel.
• The Chief Inspector’s responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to, monitoring, reporting and assisting Company on any questions regarding Services provided by Contractor or Inspectors.
• The Chief Inspector shall keep a log of all issues (safety, quality, compliance, RFI’s, early warnings, change requests, etc.) that are submitted on each Project through verbal communication, inspection forms, reports, etc. The Chief Inspector shall make sure all issues are resolved in a timely manner. Resolution (corrective action) shall be documented in a written issue log. Chief Inspector shall review issue log with Company on a weekly basis.
• The Chief Inspector is to ensure that 100% of all Inspector reports and inspection forms are legible, complete, and thorough, and shall log any issue documented on the inspection reports to ensure proper follow-up and resolution of the issue occurs. The Chief Inspector shall participate in Company meetings when requested.
• The Chief Inspector will ensure that all necessary forms are complete and transmitted to the proper person within the Company or are properly loaded on the web based project management system for each Project.
• The Chief Inspector shall be responsible for ensuring that the construction work in the field is performed in accordance with Company’s drawings, plans, specifications, and contract documents (including, but not limited to this SOW and its Attachments and the Agreement).
• The Chief Inspector shall assist overall coordination efforts of various Other Contractors. The Chief Inspector shall be responsible for allocating inspection resources to the daily tasks being performed on the job and should notify Company of any resource deficiencies.
• Prior to commissioning (placing gas on the pipeline), the Chief Inspector shall prepare a pre-commissioning packet for Company approval. Pre-commissioning packet shall consist of test charts, pipeline cleaning / drying records, material reconciliations, engineer specifications, purchase orders, MTR’s, as-builts (if completed), etc. Pipeline shall not be commissioned until approved by Company.
• Chief Inspector shall ensure all Company supplied materials are visually inspected for damage prior to unloading, shall verify the quantities shown on each packing slip, and shall maintain a record of packing slips and Material Test Records (MTRs) as directed by Company. Any and all deficiencies shall be noted and reported to the Company by the Chief Inspector. No material should be unloaded without proper documentation (i.e. MTRs).
• Chief Inspector shall be responsible for ensuring material receipt, inspection, and proper documentation retention.

Required:

• Minimum of five (5) years coordinating / inspecting construction projects for natural gas transmission/distribution pipelines.
• Experience coordinating multiple contractors and inspectors across disciplines.
• Ability to read and implement the OPM.
• Word and Excel Computer skills.
• Ability to read construction drawings, alignment sheets and valve maps and translate to actual field constructability.
• Required Operator Qualifications (per contract documents).

Preferred:

• Project experience with urban natural gas pipeline construction.
• Experience interpreting digital / film radiography of welds and pipe.
• Familiarity with DOT 192, FERC and OSHA regulations.
• AWS/CWI or CPWI Welding Certification Certified Welding.
• ANST-SNT-TC-1A Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)-Level 1.
• ANST-SNT-TC-1A Liquid Penetrate (PT)-Level.
• OSHA Certified.
• NACE CIP LEVEL 1 (Course Completion).

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) with employer match.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and uses standard office equipment such as computers and phones.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit/stand for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to move freely for up to 8 hours per day.

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace. After accepting an offer of employment, applicants may be required to undergo background checks, drug testing, and/or fit-for-duty physical examination. Drug screens will include, but not be limited to, Amphetamines, Cocaine Metabolites, Marijuana Metabolites (THC), Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP). As a federal contractor, E2 cannot permit employees in certain positions to use medical marijuana, even if prescribed by an authorized physician.

Please no solicitation of any kind from agencies, staffing, or recruiting firms.