Utility Inspector

About the Organization

E2 Consulting Engineers, LP (E2) is a professional services firm established in 1988 specializing in a full spectrum of engineering services including, project engineering and design, federal base operations and infrastructure support services, gas pipeline construction and inspection services, environmental consulting and remediation, and information technology services. At E2, we value safety, innovation and collaboration, and we are dedicated to excellence.

The General/Utility Inspector is responsible for performing daily visual inspections of pipeline construction, installation, and commissioning activities performed by Other Contractors. The role focuses on verifying compliance with Company drawings, specifications, permits, and procedures while documenting findings and escalating deficiencies in a timely manner.

General Inspectors report findings to the Chief Inspector and Company Representative. They do not direct or control the work of Other Contractors.

General Inspectors shall perform each of the following tasks as required:

• Inspect Other Contractors’ work for compliance with all permit requirements and one-call (call before you dig) requirements. Immediately communicate any deviations verbally to the Chief Inspector and Company, and follow up with formal written documentation the same day.
• Verify Other Contractors have and are utilizing necessary equipment, safety measures, records, Project designs, drawings, GIS, etc. to avoid damaging gas mains, services, and other utilities.
• Verify that Other Contractors are following Southern Company Gas Spotting Best Practices and Southern Company Gas Excavation Best Practices.
• Verify Other Contractors have located all gas lines and have had all other utilities marked in the work areas, and that all gas facilities are painted and flagged in accordance with local requirements.
• Field verify that construction equipment used and materials installed are accurately captured on the Daily Progress Report for inventory and billing purposes. Use professional judgment to identify and communicate opportunities to reduce material waste.
• Verify that Other Contractors are following Company procedures and coating manufacturers’ instructions for applying field coatings to pipe, fittings, valves, joints, and other pipeline components.
• Verify, prior to use, that all materials to be incorporated into the Project or used for testing are properly constructed, rated, and possess proper manufacturer documentation.
• Complete and submit Daily Inspection Report forms, including safety inspection forms, coating inspection forms (pipe coating and repairs, joint coating, jeep calibration and inspection, etc.), trenching and backfill inspection forms, and other construction inspection forms as requested by Company.
• Review and verify that Other Contractors’ Horizontal Directional Drill (HDD) path is acceptable.
• Witness all HDD pull-throughs to verify that pipe is properly supported, coating of pipe and weld joints is protected, and as-built information is properly recorded. Examine the pipe coating at the leading edge of the pull-back to ensure no damage occurred during pull-back.
• Verify polymers and additives used in drilling fluids are approved by the Company.
• Verify pull force does not exceed design.
• Witness hydrostatic testing for the duration of the test(s) and verify in advance that calibration papers for the equipment are in proper order and attached to the test report.
• Verify that Other Contractor(s) properly clean and dry pipelines prior to commissioning.
• Witness and verify that Other Contractors properly inspect pipeline for deformation and that subsequent analysis is free of irregularities.
• Field verify that all environmental Best Management Practices (BMPs) are followed by Other Contractors in accordance with the permits and construction plans.
• Prior to ALL backfills, HDD pull-throughs, or jack and bores, perform the following:
  • Visually inspect pipe for noticeable defects to pipe coating.
  • Visually inspect pipe for gouges, dents, or other imperfections.
  • Verify all pipe is “jeeped” and holidays are properly repaired prior to lowering in…