Utility/Safety Inspector

The Utility / Safety Inspector performs the quality control (QC) function over the contractor’s work as a part of the Company’s quality assurance program and is responsible for the completion of all activities in his area of assignment in accordance with the appropriate Company specifications and the approved for construction drawings.

The areas of inspection will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Excavation
• Damage Prevention
• Trenching & Shoring
• Conduit Installation
• Concrete (Forms, Rebar & Testing)
• Backfill & Stabilization
• Clean-Up

The inspector works under the direction of the Company Superintendent and may be assigned additional responsibilities as required. The inspector acts as representatives of the Company and is expected to establish a professional business relationship with contractors, suppliers, vendors, other stakeholders, and Company personnel. The inspector is required to act in an ethical manner and should be aware of Company policies regarding work ethics, including but not limited to gifts, entertainment, trips, etc. offered by contractors, vendors, suppliers, or other stakeholders. The inspector provides quality assurance through inspection of work and materials for conformance to requirements. The inspector is to respect role of the contractor as an independent contractor which allows for the contractor to select the means, methods, and manner to perform the work. The inspector does not direct or supervise the contractor’s work. The inspector is empowered with Stop Work Authority and is expected to shut down any unsafe work. The inspector is to complete required documentation (i.e. reports and log books) in a timely, concise, and accurate manner. The inspector receives frequent instruction and direction from his superior and the work of the inspector is checked on a frequent basis by the Chief Inspector or delegate. The inspector is not to inspect work he is not qualified to inspect.

Requirements

• The specific duties and responsibilities of the inspector are as follows:Planning and organization activities including but not limited to:
  • Familiarization with the approved construction drawings and the appropriate Company specifications in order to assure the work is performed in accordance with those requirements.
  • Familiarization with Contract documents (Agreement) as it relates to his or her duties on the project
  • Familiarization with applicable industry and regulatory codes
  • Familiarization with the Pre-Job Notes
  • Familiarization with the sequence of the work and plan inspection of upcoming activities
  • Familiarization with OQ requirements for covered tasks
  
  Taking proactive approach to safety on the job site by:Use Stop Work Authority, as necessary.Construction personnel (including inspectors) are empowered and expected to stop work on the basis of, but not limited to activities, conditions, or situations that:
  • Have occurred
  • Are occurring or
  • May occur
  that could result in:
  • Imminent danger to any person, including contractor, or Company personnel
  • Imminent danger to Company, or other property, or the environment
  • Substandard quality/work techniques that do not meet Company specifications
  • Report safety issues to the Chief Inspector and Safety Inspector
  
  Understanding and following documentation requirements including but not limited to:
  • Detailed inspector’s logbook
  • Required forms for assigned activities
  • Required inspection reports
  • Accurate, timely, and detailed records completed and submitted
  • Extra work tracking
  • Drawing markups for as-built records
  
  QualificationsThe minimum qualifications include two years of demonstrated construction inspection experience in areas such as as-building, utility inspection, pressure testing, welding inspection, tank inspection, coating inspection, pressure, or vessel inspection or five years heavy industry inspection in areas such as road building, mining, logging or blasting. A degree is not required.The physical requirements for this function include:• Lift 50 pounds• Bend or stoop• Ascend and descend ladders• Stand for extended periods of timeDesired Qualifications:
  • API 1169 Certification
  • OSHA 10 & 30
  • EH&S Training