Performs an advanced level of inspection work, assists and oversees employees engaged in the construction, maintenance and operation of a pipeline system and related facilities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Supervise, inspect work performed by employees and/or contractors and assist employees in installation, maintenance and removal work on transmission and distribution pipelines to ensure compliance and/or identify noncompliance with company and government standards.
Drive and maintain crew truck. Load, unload and operate tools and equipment including but not limited to:
Pipe and crescent wrenches
Pipe cutters and threads
Air compressors and generators
Plastic fusion irons
Jackhammers and concrete saws
Backhoes and trenchers
Combustible Gas Indicators - flame-ionization unit
Tapping and plugging equipment
No blow equipment
Forklift
Respirators
Oxygen analyzer
Ultrasound equipment
Electro fusion equipment/processor
Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
Train, test and direct employees performing steel welding, plastic fusion construction and maintenance activities.
Maintain logs; compile and prepare reports including but not limited to:
Completion reports
Inspection logs
Training/testing records
Accident/first aid reports
Completed orders
Relocations and retirements
Leak reports
Mileage reports
Review invoices for accuracy (pricing, quantity installed, materials used, etc.).
Investigate customer related orders and/or emergency situations including but not limited to:
Low pressure calls
Class 1 leaks
Blowing lines
Fires/explosions
Undetectable lines
Advise and inform customers, contractors, landowners, local authorities, and others relative to construction and/or maintenance work in progress.
Regular and reliable attendance is required in performance of job.
Employee may be required to perform additional duties as assigned.
Education Requirements
None required.
Experience
This role typically calls for seven to ten years of relevant experience. (Minimum of six years' relevant experience are required).
Experience in use, function, maintenance, and repair of tools and equipment applicable to position.
Experience with application of basic arithmetic:
addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Experience in construction and maintenance of transmission and distribution pipeline systems.
Experience and knowledge in basic use and function of computers and relevant computer software.
Experience and training relative to:
Working in excavations and/or confined spaces
Basic customer service activities
Customer service emergency procedures
Company and government operating/safety procedures
Plastic fusion
One Call System policies and procedures
Work Management Systems
Working knowledge of welding policies and procedures.
Knowledge of function and/or maintenance of regulators, chart meters, well meters, cathodic protection, and leakage survey.