The Construction Inspector position for Virginia Natural Gas is instrumental to ensuring our pipeline assets are constructed in a safe, quality, compliant, and efficient manner. The pipeline assets constructed by our internal and external crews are the assets that fuel our Company's success and provide millions of customers safe and reliable gas service.
Please note, this position is posted as a job family and can be filled at an Inspector Construction, I (Level 3), Inspector Construction, II (Level 4) or Inspector Construction III (Level 5) depending on experience.
This position will be located at the Newport News Service Center or Virginia Beach
As our Inspector Construction, a typical day might include:
Overseeing construction of underground gas utility infrastructure for residential, commercial, and industrial properties to ensure they are installed per the design
Inspecting Construction Activities (safety, compliance, quality, environmental, locates and restoration) to ensure quality & safety standards are met & documented.
Maintaining customer satisfaction through timely and thorough communication with individual customers, municipalities, and other governmental agencies at pre-con meetings and throughout the project (such as state DOTs, counties, etc.).
Serving as technical support for Company Specifications (OPM), Operator Qualifications (OQ) and Construction Quality Assurance/Control (CQA) and makes corrective actions as needed.
This might be the job for you if:
You enjoy working with others to ensure that all inspections and project documentations are properly archived
You have the ability to build strong relationships with both internal and external customers
You have a customer focused mindset with a proven ability to respond quickly to concerns/inquiries from customers, municipalities, and governmental agencies.
You have strong organizational skills and excellent follow through skills
You have a passion for prioritizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously
What you'll bring:
Inspector Construction, I
Level 3
Required
High School Diploma or GED
0 years of industrial construction experience with related degree
2 years of industrial construction experience with no degree
Vocational degree or certificate in a technical field preferred
Valid driver's license required
Basic MS Word, Excel, Outlook
Basic interpretation of design drawings and specifications
Basic knowledge of piping construction techniques and welding
Valid Driver's License
Inspector Construction, II
Level 4
Required
High School Diploma or GED
2 years of industrial construction experience with related degree
4 years of industrial construction experience with no degree
Demonstrated success in quality control on small industrial construction projects
Valid driver's license required
Basic construction contract and construction safety knowledge
Basic MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint
Intermediate interpretation of design drawings and specifications
Basic knowledge of gas industry and OSHA regulations and their impact on construction processes
Intermediate knowledge of piping construction techniques, welding; basic knowledge of NDE, excavation, compaction, coating, inspection, pressure testing, pigging/cleaning
Valid Driver's License
Inspector Construction, III
Level 5
Required
High School Diploma or GED
4 years of industrial construction experience with no degree
6 years of experience with no degree
CWI, CPWI, AMPP CIP-1, AMPP CP-1 or API 1169
Intermediate MSWord, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint & GIS
Intermediate construction contract and construction safety knowledge
Intermediate effective written and verbal communication with supervision, contractors, inspectors, public, management, and company leadership
Intermediate knowledge of piping construction techniques, welding, NDE, excavation, compaction, coating, inspection, pressure testing, pigging/cleaning; basic knowledge of tapping/stopping, purging, flow interruption
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
This is a field-based position and work location is variable based on the location of the project.
The Construction Inspector will be required to be on the job site during construction hours. Long workdays and weekend work may be required. Periods of night shift work may be required.
Standing and/or walking construction sites for long periods of time may be required.
Lifting objects up to 50lbs maybe required.
Driving a Company vehicle for long trips or commutes may be required.
Overnight travel may be required up to 50% of the time.
Working in all @types of weather conditions may be required.
Climbing in and out of excavations, kneeling, bending, and climbing ladders to inspect pipeline construction activity may be required.
Walking on changing elevation and/or uneven surfaces may be required.
Other Details:
Relocation packages are not available for this position. Incumbent must be located within the service territory or be able to self-relocate to the service territory.
Disclaimer:
This information describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this job. The description is not designed to be a comprehensive inventory of duties, responsibilities and qualifications required in the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified disabled individuals for performance of essential duties and responsibilities.
About Southern Company Gas
Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America's premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com .
Southern Company (NYSE: SO ) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy solutions provider with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture has been recognized by a variety of organizations, earning the company awards and recognitions that reflect Our Values and dedication to service. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com .
Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being. This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s). A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf . Additional and specific details about total compensation and bene?ts will also be provided during the hiring process.
Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.
Job Identification: 13463
Job Category: Construction
Job Schedule: Full time
Company: Virginia Natural Gas
