Construction Inspector II or III - Columbia SC

Job Summary

Dominion Energy South Carolina has a Construction Inspector II/III opening in DESC-Gas Engineering and Construction group.  This position provides inspection, coordination, and support during construction of natural gas distribution projects to ensure compliance with company standards and procedures. There is one position which will be filled at the level commensurate with the successful candidate's education, experience, knowledge skills, and abilities. Responsibilites include: 

•    Perform field inspections to ensure compliance with company standards and procedures.
•    Assists with project scheduling and coordination for new main and service installations to ensure customer’s deadlines are met. 
•    Prepares inspection reports, including contractor evaluations and completion reports. 
•    Coordinates with engineering project owner on design changes and change orders.
•    Resolves customer complaints.
•    Ensures work is performed complies with state, county, and federal permitting requirements. 
•    Performs records audits to ensure compliance with company procedures.
•    Ensures pipeline records are in compliance with 49 CFR Part 192.
•    Provide technical support for software used during construction and field data collection.
•    Duties and responsibilities may vary based on specific job needs.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Minimum Requirements (Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications):

Construction Inspector II- 4 years of inspector experience or equivalent related experience plus equivalent level of eductation.

Construction Inspector III - 8 years of Inspector exp or equivalent related experience plus equivalent level of eductation.

At least 4+ years experience as a Construction Inspector I/II, or a combination of experience and education.  Knowledge of steel and plastic pipeline construction practices.  Ability to operate computer proficiently, using specialized industry document repository and work management systems. Good knowledge and understanding of company standard practices and 49 CFR Part 192 recordkeeping requirements. Ability to complete tasks within deadlines, under stressful situations. Ability to determine missing Required WO documents in project documentation and knowledge of how to acquire them. Ability to communicate, orally and in writing, effectively.

Preferred experence: Records management experience in Natural Gas Distribution or Pipeline industry preferred. Very good understanding and knowledge of company gas pipelines and facilities. Very good knowledge and understanding of document management systems, and how data is processed and stored. Very good knowledge and use of data storage and Repositories. Working knowledge of WFM functionality, naming convention standards, and workflows.  Good knowledge and understanding of pipeline records document types. Ability to follow department engineering records procedures, workflows, and naming standards. Ability to determine all document types in current and historical documentation. Ability to manage and process large volumes of documents. 

Other Working Conditions

1. Requires prolonged use of a computer keyboard and scanner. 
2. Exposure to high-voltage electricity. 
3. May require working unscheduled overtime and weekends and/or holidays to complete projects or meet deadlines. 
4. May require occasional travel and overnight stays. 
5. May be exposed to chemicals, including but not limited to, flammable gases and liquids, toxins, pesticides, corrosives and petroleum products. (For more specific chemical information, consult chemical inventories and materials safety data sheets.) 
6. Must work in a hazardous environment.

Education Requirements

Required degree (equivalency not accepted in lieu of required degree):

• Construction Inspector II:  2 year technical degree and 4 years of related technical experience or 2 or 4 year non-technical degree and 6 years of related technical experience or GED and 8 years of related technical experience.
• Construction Inspector III:  2 year technical degree and 6 years of related technical experience or 2 or 4 year non-technical degree and 8 years of related technical experience or GED and 10 years of related technical experience.

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

Working Conditions

Test Description

No Testing Required