Level 1 requires a minimum of 1 year of experience in pipeline inspection or a related field.
Understand pipeline construction, maintenance, and repair processes.
Level 2 requires a minimum of 2–4 years of experience in pipeline inspection, focused on line extensions and rebuild services.
Know pipeline construction, maintenance, and repair processes, particularly for line extensions and rebuild projects.
Level 3 requires 5–6 years of pipeline inspection experience focused on capital rebuilds, relocations, and leak detection.
Level 3 requires API 1169.
Level 4 requires a minimum of 6 years of hands-on pipeline inspection experience, specialized in transmission projects.
Level 4 requires CPWI and API 1169.
Level 4 inspectors must be able to monitor contractors performing gas pipeline and service installations, replacements, and relocations within the company’s service area.
Responsibilities
Inspect pipelines to assess structural integrity, safety, and compliance with industry regulations.
Prepare detailed inspection reports describing findings, recommendations, and necessary repairs.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices, including PHMSA Part 192 requirements, OSHA site safety, Maximo/Moblite, Locus IQ, Pragma CAD, as-built drawings, and ONE MAP.
For Level 2, inspect pipelines with a focus on line extensions and rebuild services.
For Levels 2 and 3, perform or oversee distribution construction activities, including main line installation, service line installation, tie-ins, service and mainline retirements, leak repair, regulator settings, and weld mapping.
For Level 3, lead capital rebuild and relocation projects from planning through execution, ensuring operational continuity and compliance with industry standards.
For Level 3, identify and address leaks promptly to minimize environmental impact and protect community safety.
For Level 4, monitor contractor work on gas pipeline and service installations, replacements, and relocations in accordance with company standards and 49 CFR 192.
For Level 4, oversee transmission projects to ensure pipeline integrity, safety, and regulatory compliance.
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Job Title: Natural Gas Distribution Inspector Level 1-4
Location: El Paso, TX
Level 1 Key Responsibilities-
Perform inspections on pipelines to assess their structural integrity, safety, and compliance with industry regulations.
Prepare detailed inspection reports outlining findings, recommendations, and necessary repairs.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices as well as knowledge of the following: PHMSA part 192 requirements, OSHA site safety, Maximo/Moblite, Locus IQ, Pragma CAD, as-built drawings, and ONE MAP.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 1 year of experience in pipeline inspection or a related field.
Strong understanding of pipeline construction, maintenance, and repair processes.
Level 2 Key Responsibilities-
Distribution Inspector must have experience in the field of distribution construction activities that the Company is performing, including but not limited to proficiency in the following activities and programs: Main line installation, Service line installation, Tie-ins, Service and Mainline retirements, Leak Repair, Regulator Settings, Weld Mapping.
Conduct inspections of pipelines, focusing on line extensions and rebuild services.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 2-4 years of experience in pipeline inspection, with a focus on line extensions and rebuild services.
Knowledge of pipeline construction, maintenance, and repair processes, particularly related to line extensions and rebuild projects.
Level 3 Key Responsibilities-
Distribution Inspector must have experience in the field of distribution construction activities that the Company is performing, including but not limited to proficiency in the following activities and programs: Main line installation, Service line installation, Tie-ins, Service and Mainline retirements, Leak Repair, Regulator Settings, Weld Mapping.
Spearhead capital rebuild and relocation projects, overseeing every aspect from planning to execution, ensuring seamless operations and compliance with industry standards.
Identify and address leaks swiftly and efficiently, minimizing environmental impact and ensuring the safety of communities.
Qualifications:
5-6 years of experience in pipeline inspection, with a focus on capital rebuilds, relocations, and leak detection.
API 1169
Level 4 Key Responsibilities-
Must be able to monitor work performed by contractors hired by Company on gas pipeline and service installations, replacements, and relocations within Company’s service area.
Work shall be performed in accordance with Company standards and 49 CFR 192
Oversee transmission projects, ensuring the integrity, safety, and compliance of pipelines.
Qualifications:
Minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience in pipeline inspection, with a specialized focus on transmission projects.
CPWI
API 1169
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