Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Inspection, Documentation, Maintain Compliance, Maintenance Services, Multitasking, On Site Support, Project Schedule, Safety Training
LOCATION
New Orleans, Louisiana
POSTED
Today
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Pipeline Construction Inspector will provide field inspection support for multiple pipeline projects scheduled throughout the year. This role is project-based and requires extensive time in the field during active construction and repair activities. The inspector will work under the direction of a client representative who may not be onsite for the full duration of the project, requiring the inspector to work independently while maintaining consistent communication and reporting.
The position involves extended work hours, potential weekend work, and exposure to varying field conditions, including land, marsh, and water-based environments.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform field inspections for pipeline-related construction and maintenance activities, including:
Land and water pipeline digs
Line section replacement
Hydrostatic testing
Marsh and caisson repair activities
Monitor contractor work to ensure compliance with project specifications, safety requirements, and applicable standards
Document daily activities, observations, and issues encountered in the field
Communicate regularly with the client representative regarding progress, concerns, and field conditions
Work independently onsite when the client representative is not present
Support project schedules that may require extended hours and weekend work, particularly during critical activities such as line replacement and hydrotesting
QUALIFICATIONS
Prior experience inspecting pipeline construction, repair, or maintenance projects
Working knowledge of:
Land and marsh pipeline repairs
Water-based pipeline work
Caisson repairs
Ability to work independently in the field with limited onsite supervision
Strong communication and documentation skills
Willingness and ability to work extended hours (typically five 10-hour days per week) and weekends as required
Availability to begin as early as March to shadow ongoing work, with availability extending through project-based assignments dependent on the 2026 work schedule