Utility Inspector

About Magnolia River

Magnolia River is a leading provider of engineering, inspection, GIS, software, and consulting solutions across 40 states, supported by Warren Equity Partners. Our dynamic team of just under 1,000 professionals transforms the utilities, oil and gas, water, and pipeline sectors by delivering innovative solutions that boost efficiency, enhance safety, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The Inspector works with minimal supervision to provide inspection services to Magnolia River clients. Compensation is based on experience.

• Oversee all client safety policies and procedures to ensure safe working environments.
• Develop, coordinate, and enforce client systems to ensure set standards are followed.
• Maintain high levels of efficiency in time management, scheduling, and responsibilities.
• Exercise accountability with precise attention to detail.
• Understand and adhere to client scope of work.
• Read, understand, and review job site packet drawings for accurate installation.
• Provide accurate daily documentation to clients.
• Attend required meetings, including safety, pre-construction, client, inspection, and management.
• Interview residential customers door to door as required, addressing concerns, taking photos, noting damage, and informing customers of issues before construction.
• Use innovative technology to maintain daily living documents.
• Obtain crew list and confirm Operator Qualification (OQ) prior to and during the project.
• Collaborate with contractors to resolve jobsite issues.
• Document progress daily in Field
  
  LogIQ following SOP requirements.
• Provide consultative feedback to the Client based on field conditions.
• Visually inspect welds and fusions on all fittings and joints and verify adherence to manufacturer and client procedures.
• Complete all required documentation (OQ list, completion report, as-built install and retirement drawings, material list, anode cards, pressure test charts, service data, etc.) within allotted time frames.
• Maintain valid Operator Qualifications as required by the Client.
• Demonstrate professionalism with excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Travel extensively as required across the country’s regions.
• Adapt to different climates, situations, and environments.
• Communicate effectively, both written and orally.
• Comply with all safety policies and report incidents, near misses, accidents, or injuries per the Event Reporting Guidelines.
• Assist the Inspection Manager in training new inspectors.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Read and understand construction prints; sketch drawings or use software for constructions diagrams.
• Maintain accurate project records and documentation during construction.
• Adhere to safety standards and proactively reduce safety risks.
• Pay attention to detail and maintain high accuracy.
• Build credibility and relationships quickly with a wide range of individuals.
• Perform duties with minimal supervision.
• Meet project deadlines.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years of experience in the natural gas industry preferred.
• Experience with visual inspection of steel pipe welds and polyethylene pipe fusions, reading construction prints, and completing as-built drawings preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a car or truck.
• Hands‑on construction experience desired.
• Read, write, and speak English effectively.

• Ambulatory; moderate physical activity including walking, climbing, bending, and working on uneven surfaces.
• Primarily outdoors with exposure to changing weather conditions.
• Perform moderate to somewhat strenuous daily activities.
• Work in loud, active construction environments.
• Communicate accurately with co‑workers and clients.

• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties at any time.
• This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and does not proscribe or restrict tasks that may be assigned.
• This job description is subject to change at any time.