Inspector Construction, I & II
Description
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) or Inspector Construction, II (Level 4) depending on experience.
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
Required
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
Inspector Construction, II
Required
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
Southern Company Gas provides for the energy needs of millions of U.S. households and businesses. As the largest natural gas-only distribution company in the United States, with more than 150 years of history behind us, we're working to ensure that Americans have access to an abundant, safely delivered supply of natural gas for decades to come. We offer our customers a wide range of energy services under one umbrella: seven regulated utilities as well as non-regulated businesses that offer retail, wholesale and storage services.
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy company serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries as of Jan. 1, 2019. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services . Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices below the national average. For more than a century, we have been building the future of energy and developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, advanced carbon capture technologies, natural gas, renewables, energy efficiency and storage technology. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation and a low-carbon future, Southern Company and its subsidiaries develop the customized energy solutions our customers and communities require to drive growth and prosperity. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and govern our business to the benefit of our world. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have been recognized nationally by the U.S. Department of Defense, G.I. Jobs magazine, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, Forbes and the Women's Choice Award. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
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 Field: Construction
Job Type: Standard
Primary Location: Virginia-Coastal Virginia-Newport News
Operating Company: Virginia Natural Gas
Job Type: Standard
Travel (Up to...): Yes, 50 % of the Time
Work Location(s):
VNG Newport News - 746 Diligence Drive (746NewportNewsCODE)
746 Diligence Drive
Newport News, 23606
Req ID: GAS2004220
