Dual Coating & Welding Inspector

Dual Coating & Welding Inspector

The purpose of a Dual Inspector is to act as both a Welding and Coating inspector. A Welding Inspector must assure proper welding procedures are qualified and utilized, radiographers are certified, welders are qualified, sound welds are produced, and proper documentation is maintained. A Coating inspection is to provide inspection of contractor's quality of work in accordance with the client's policies and procedures as it relates to coating of steel pipe and fittings on pipeline construction projects. Must possess an Active AWS CWI/NACE Level 1.

The Dual Coating & Welding Inspector must assure proper welding procedures are qualified and utilized, radiographers are certified, welders are qualified, sound welds are produced, and proper documentation is maintained to include MTRs, detailed as-builts and weld mapping. Also provide inspection of contractor's quality of work in accordance with the client's policies and procedures as it relates to coating of steel pipe and fittings on pipeline construction projects.

• Be familiar with the approved construction drawings and Company specifications.
• Understanding the Contract document as it relates to his or her duties on the project.
• Have a basic understanding of welding techniques, welding positions, welding consumables, weld preparation and welding drawing requirements. Maintaining a detailed inspector's logbook.
• Completing and submitting applicable inspection reports that accurately describe the work performed on the project. in a manner such that the welds inspected may subsequently be identified per current standards.
• Taking proactive approach to safety on the job site and reporting safety issues to the Construction Manager, Chief Inspector and Safety Inspector.
• Plan and organize inspection duties in advance.
• Assure any design changes or material substitutions are discussed with the Construction Manager, Chief Inspector and proper Company approval is obtained.
• Verify all materials used in the installation are in compliance with Company requirements.
• Keep the Chief Inspector aware of any daily problems or anticipated problems with the project.
• Possess an understanding of the relationship between quality assurance, quality control and inspection procedures.
• Assure a welding procedure is established and each welder is qualified for the work he is performing.
• Monitor the quality of the welds being made to assure sound welds are being made at all joints.
• Assure the repairs made to correct defects in a pipe weld sufficiently corrected the defect and the weld satisfies the requirements as outlined by the appropriate codes and Company specifications.
• Assure all welding materials are of proper type and quality, they have been stored according to manufacturers' specifications, and damaged materials are not used in the welding of the pipe.
• Weld Inspector may be assigned additional duties and responsibilities relating to pipeline construction inspection observation and documentation as appropriate.
• Inspect Other Contractors' work for compliance with all permit requirements and one-call (call before you dig) requirements. Coating Inspectors shall immediately verbally communicate any deviations therefrom to Chief Inspector and Company and follow up with formal written documentation the same day.
• Verify Other Contractors have and are utilizing necessary equipment, safety measures, records, Project designs, drawings, GIS, etc. to avoid damaging gas mains, services, and other utilities.
• Verify that Other Contractors are following Southern Company Gas Spotting Best Practices and Southern Company Gas Excavation Best Practices included as attachments hereto.
• Verify Other Contractors have located all gas lines and have had all other utilities marked in the areas Other Contractors are working on in connection with the Project, and all gas facilities are painted and flagged in accordance with local requirements.
• Field verify that the construction equipment used, and the amounts of materials installed during construction are captured on the Daily Progress Report for inventory and billing purposes. Using experience and professional judgment inspect the material waste to help reduce any potential loss of materials through the inefficient use of the material by the Other Contractors. Coating Inspectors shall communicate any opportunities to reduce material waste to Company.
• Verify that Other Contractors are following Company procedures and coating manufacturers' instructions for applying field coatings to pipe, fittings, valves, joints, and other pipeline components.
• Verify, prior to use, that all materials to be incorporated into the Projector utilized for testing are properly constructed, rated, and possess proper manufacturer documentation.
• Complete and submit Daily Inspection Report forms including but not limited to safety inspection forms, coating inspection forms (pipe coating and repairs, joint coating, jeep calibration and inspection, etc.), trenching and backfill inspection forms, and other construction inspection forms as requested by Company.
• Review and verify that Other Contractors' HOD path is acceptable.
• Witness all HOD "pull-throughs" to verify that pipe is properly supported, the coating of pipe and weld joints are protected, and the as-built information is properly recorded. Coating Inspectors shall also examine the pipe coating at the leading edge of the pull back to ensure there has been no damage to pipe coating during pull back.
• Verify polymers and additives used in drilling fluids are approved by Company. The approved list of additives and fluids shall be provided to the Inspector.
• Verify pull force does not exceed design.
• Witness hydrostatic testing for the duration of the test(s)and verify in advance of testing that calibration papers for the equipment are in proper order and attached to the test report.
• Verify that Other Contractor(s) properly clean and dry pipelines prior to commissioning.
• Witness and verify that Other Contractors properly inspect pipeline for deformation and that subsequent analysis is free of any irregularities.
• Field validate that all environmental BMPs are followed by Other Contractors in accordance with the permits and construction plans.
• Prior to ALL backfills, HOD pull-throughs, or jack and bores the Coating Inspectors shall perform the following:
  • Visually inspect pipe for noticeable defects to pipe coating.
  • Visually inspect pipe for gouges, dents, or other imperfections.
  • Verify all pipe is "jeeped" and holidays properly repaired prior to lowering in trench or pulled back thru the HOD path.
• Once cured, verify that all field applied pipe coating meets Company's mil thickness and manufacturer's hardness specifications:
  • When utilized, verify all shrink sleeves or similar products used to protect weld joints are inspected for proper installation.
  • Coordinate with Other Contractors' survey crews to verify proper as-built information is recorded.
  • Verify that proper padding and bedding exists around pipe; and
  • Verify that pipe is rigged and lowered into trench without damage to pipe or coating.
• After ALL HDDs, Coating Inspectors shall verify that all visible pipe and weld joint coatings were not damaged during pull-through activities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience pertaining to the skillset required to build/install natural gas transmission pipeline facilities.
• Required 3-5+ years of pipeline construction and/or inspection experience (combination of experience is acceptable).
• Ability to read construction drawings, alignment sheets and valve maps and translate to actual field constructability.
• Past experience inspecting the application of field applied pipeline coatings.
• Familiarity with DOT 192 and OSHA regulations.
• Ability to read, interpret and implement the Company's OPM and all other attachments.
• Position Requires American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector (AWS CWI, SCWI or CPWI will be accepted).
• NACE CIP Level 1.
• Knowledge of codes and standards including API 1104, ASME B 31.8, NACE and SSPC.
• Word and Excel Computer skills.

Benefits

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

Wage Data Per State Requirements

This role will pay $50.49 an hour depending on experience.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

• Construction Sites and/or Client Right-of-Way (R.O.W.)
• Client testing facility (occasionally)
• Corporate office (occasionally)
• Reports to the Chief Inspector, based locally with respect to the projects.
• May require extensive driving to reach job sites and/or client/E2 offices.