Construction Inspector (Ft. Myers

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Title:

Construction Inspector (Ft. Myers)
Company:
Peoples Gas System
State and City:
Florida
- Ft. Myers

Shift: 8 Hr. X 5 Days

Peoples Gas is the fastest growing natural gas utility in the Southeast with career opportunities that fit your future. Our organization is diverse – in people, opportunities, and careers. We foster a dynamic and inclusive workplace where safety, innovation and collaboration are at the heart of everything we do.

The Construction Inspector will oversee, monitor and inspect pipeline construction activities to ensure the requirements of the design, drawings, specifications, regulations and industry practices are being met in a safe, efficient and environmentally sound manner. Deliver quality assurance of all construction activities providing confidence that requirements are consistently fulfilled. Serves as the principal means of assuring work and material quality during construction project activity.

Work with limited supervisory involvement and exercise a considerable amount of independent decision making. Adheres to all safety and environmental guidelines, PGS Construction Standards and industry practices and promotes a positive safety culture and environmental awareness.

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited school/institution.
• Valid Driver’s License with clean driving record
• 3 years of direct work experience in field operations leadership role, such as Senior Utility Tech or Utility Coordinator, with responsibility for the installation of natural gas distribution service line and main piping as described in this position description.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, leadership and project management skills.
• Must be proficient in oral and written communications with the ability to express and exchange ideas clearly and concisely.
• Must possess and apply good judgment to effectively assess and recommend solutions in day‑day activities and emergency situations.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word, understand complex map reading, perform mathematical calculations and prepare reports.

• Requirements of CFR Part 49, Section 192.461 External Corrosion Control:
  Protective Coating, as well as the R-65/F1 Pipe Coating qualification requirements and field application process.
• OSHA 29 CFR, Part 1926, Subpart P – Excavations (Trench Safety).
• OSHA 29 CFR (G) (1) – Confined Space Entry.
• Plastic pipe fusion processes including Butt Fusion, Socket Fusion, Saddle Fusion and Electro‑Fusion.
• Proper trenching and back filling practices.
• Trenchless technologies, including boring and jacking and directional drilling methods and practices.
• Tapping and stopping operations.

• Municipal county and local codes.
• Company Construction Standards and DIMP requirements.
• Company meter set/turn‑on policies and procedures.
• Mueller E-5, D-5 and C1-36 and/or other related tapping and stopping equipment.
• All welding standards and requirements as included in CFR Title 49 Part 192, API Standard 1104 and FPSC Rules FAC Chapter 25-12.
• Electronic Holiday Detection Equipment.
• GPS data gathering equipment.

• Provides field oversight for contractor crews performing meter and/or job activities associated with the…