Coating Inspector

Coating InspectorThe purpose of the Coating Inspector 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. The Coating Inspector works under the direction of the Chief Inspector, who may assign additional responsibilities to the Inspector as needed. The Coating Inspector, at the direction of the Chief Inspector, may be asked to double as the Utility Inspector if qualified and within reason given scope of the project.Responsibilities include inspecting other contractor's work for compliance with all permit requirements and one-call (call before you dig) requirements, verifying 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, and verifying that other contractors are following the client's best practices.Additional duties include verifying other contractors have located all gas lines and have had all other utilities marked in the areas other contractors are working on in the connection with each project, and all gas facilities are painted and flagged in accordance with local requirements. The Coating Inspector is also responsible for field verifying 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.The Coating Inspector shall communicate any opportunities to reduce material waste to the client. They are also responsible for verifying that other contractors are following the client's procedures and coating manufacturers' instructions for applying field coatings to pipe, fittings, valves, joints, and other pipeline components.Other responsibilities include verifying, prior to use, that all materials to be incorporated into each project or utilized for testing are properly constructed, rated and possess proper manufacturer documentation. The Coating Inspector is also responsible for completing and submitting daily inspection 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 the client.The Coating Inspector shall review and verify that other contractors' Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) path is acceptable. They shall also witness all HDD "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.The Coating Inspector shall verify Polymers and additives used in drilling fluids are approved by the client. The approved list of additives and fluids shall be provided to the Inspector. They shall also verify pull force does not exceed design.The Coating Inspector shall 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. They shall also verify that other contractor(s) properly clean and dry pipelines prior to commissioning.The Coating Inspector shall witness and verify that other contractors properly inspect pipeline for deformation and that subsequent analysis is free of any irregularities. They shall also field validate that all environmental Best Management Practices ("BMPs") are followed by other contractors in accordance with the permits and construction plans.Prior to all backfills, HDD 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 through the HDD path; once cured, verify that all field applied pipe coating meets the client'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.