Field Inspector - 103

New Haven, CT

Job Summary:

We deliver expertise to pipeline operators.

PRIMARY PURPOSE

The Field Inspector is part of a team working on the natural gas utilities infrastructure critical for hundreds of thousands of customers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Make SAFETY the #1 priority by adhering to and enforcing all company safety standards.

· Responsible for the ongoing compliance of all utility company procedures, and standards, and providing the best possible field assurance services to the client’s operations.

· Maintain well documented Daily Progress Reports (DPRs) for all inspection worksite and contractor activities to include special notes of any incidents that arise.

· Document interactions, site information and utilities in organizational software.

· Communicate with clients and internal leadership.

· Provide daily and weekly production data reports.

· Maintain a professional relationship with client and their contractors, other team members, and consistently deliver excellent client work.

· Execute job duties safely and in accordance with company policies, standards, and guidelines.

· Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

· Mandatory PPE – Personal Protective Equipment will be company issue

· Required to have general knowledge, and the successful completion of training, certification and evaluations for Operator Qualification (OQ) of both steel and plastic mains and services.

· Experience with installation or inspection of natural gas transmission and distribution.

· Ability to read and understand construction/technical drawings and specifications.

· Ability to use email, mobile devices, MS Office, and PDF software during your daily activities, including completing technical documentation.

· Ability to read maps and blueprints.

· Knowledgeable in excavations and hazards associated.

· Ability to work independently in an outdoor environment.

· Must be able to pass DOT (compliant and random) drug screen.

 · Excellent customer service skills.

· Written and verbal communication skills.

· License/Certification: Possession of a valid Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record is an on-going requirement.

· Ability to stay focused and manage multiple projects simultaneously despite fast-changing conditions.

· Maintain regular attendance and be punctual.

· Complete assigned tasks without direct supervision.

· Exercise independent judgment and make decisions.

· Perform under stress and/or in emergencies.

 

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

· Physically able to conduct client site visits including speaking and walking, stooping, bending, reaching without assistance, climbing ladders, lifting (up to 50 pounds), and maneuvering in confined spaces.

· Work in and/or near traffic construction areas and must have awareness of the surrounding hazards. Work is predominantly outdoors and, in all weather, and traffic conditions. The individual must be able to drive safely, and wear company-provided Personal Protective Equipment. There are routine discomforts from exposure to heat, cold, and moisture/wetness.

· Assure technical activities comply with OQ/PJQ specifications.

· Knowledgeable in excavation and able to identify hazards associated.

· Ability to identify and recognize hazards associated with the tasks.


Driving / Transportation:

DESIRED INTERPERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND SOFT SKILLS

· License/Certification: Possession of a valid Driver's License and a satisfactory driving record is an ongoing requirement.

· Excellent customer service skills.

· Written and verbal communication skills.

· A “quick learn” with aptitude to rapidly absorb and retain information.

· Ability to stay focused and manage multiple projects simultaneously despite fast-changing conditions.

· Commitment to doing quality work while putting safety first.

· High personal and professional ethics.

· High energy level; comfortable performing multifaceted projects in conjunction with day-to-day activities.

· Open to input; not defensive.

· Strong attention to detail.

Resourceful and well organized.