Delta Utilities · 9 hours ago
Associate Gas Inspector
Delta Utilities is a natural gas utility headquartered in New Orleans that provides safe, reliable natural gas services across Louisiana and Mississippi. They are seeking an Associate Gas Inspector to plan, coordinate, and inspect field work performed by outside contractors to ensure compliance with company standards and specifications.
Customer ServiceEnergyNatural ResourcesOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Directs, monitors, and inspects contractor construction activities and completes related documentation to ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards, regulatory requirements and construction agreements
Attend construction meetings with government representatives (city, county, state) to obtain and provide construction project updates, and relay the information to the crews and management
Provides accurate and complete field construction documentation including a detailed list of materials used on the job and ensures timely processing of related records to maintain the integrity and accuracy of company records
Reviews and prepare daily progress reports for compliance with applicable contracts and agreements
Responds to customer inquiries for construction or conversion information, provides customers with project status updates and post installation troubleshooting to ensure complete customer satisfaction with the service delivery process
Reviews vendor invoices. Verifies charges and quantities and for work performed and processes as necessary
Reviews and verifies the accuracy and completeness of as built construction drawings
Occasionally work night and call outs to support the service delivery process
Occasionally travel to various gas districts to support the service delivery process
Randomly performs non-destructive and destructive testing on plastic and steel joints for QA/QC and system integrity
Coordinates work with contractors throughout the build process for compliance with project scope and specifications
Observes and inspects all phases of work performed by contractors to assure conformance with company standards and procedures. Interprets blueprints and drawings of work to be performed
Responsible for QA/QC and inspecting work performed by one or more contract crews
Performs other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Requires a high school education or GED with the equivalent knowledge of English, grammar and basic mathematics (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and calculation of fractions and/or percentages)
Requires a minimum of seven (7) years of gas construction or related work experience
Able to demonstrate working knowledge of SAP and SAP's work environment (ESD, MM, etc.)
Ability to compare materials issued versus material installed and invoiced utilizing SAP work order system and account for materials used by contractors
Able to handle emergency situations, including possible exposure to gaseous atmospheres on occasion
Directs, monitors, and inspects contractor construction activities and completes related documentation to ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards, regulatory requirements and construction agreements
Attend construction meetings with government representatives (city, county, state) to obtain and provide construction project updates, and relay the information to the crews and management
Provides accurate and complete field construction documentation including a detailed list of materials used on the job and ensures timely processing of related records to maintain the integrity and accuracy of company records
Reviews and prepare daily progress reports for compliance with applicable contracts and agreements
Responds to customer inquiries for construction or conversion information, provides customers with project status updates and post installation troubleshooting to ensure complete customer satisfaction with the service delivery process
Reviews vendor invoices. Verifies charges and quantities and for work performed and processes as necessary
Reviews and verifies the accuracy and completeness of as built construction drawings
Occasionally work night and call outs to support the service delivery process
Occasionally travel to various gas districts to support the service delivery process
Randomly performs non-destructive and destructive testing on plastic and steel joints for QA/QC and system integrity
Coordinates work with contractors throughout the build process for compliance with project scope and specifications
Observes and inspects all phases of work performed by contractors to assure conformance with company standards and procedures. Interprets blueprints and drawings of work to be performed
Responsible for QA/QC and inspecting work performed by one or more contract crews
Performs other duties as required
Preferred
Having experience in any of the following is preferred: Large tapping/plugging, High pressure/high stress pipeline, Corrosion prevention, Protective coatings, Cathodic protection, Coating inspection and certification
Able to meet and maintain performance and attendance criteria for the job
Able to demonstrate thorough knowledge of natural gas distribution operations and installation procedures
Able to demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment and business acumen
Able to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines
Able to work in a team-based environment to accomplish assignments and achieve objectives
Able to apply basic mathematics to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and calculation of fractions and percentages, and arrive at a correct result
Able to demonstrate strong negotiation skills
Able to provide a valid state driver's license and present and maintain a good driving record and to operate company vehicles safely and in compliance with applicable laws and company policies
Able to interpret blueprints and drawings of work performance to determine that work is conforming to company standards and plans and complies with DOT requirements
Able to apply knowledge of industry and company safety standards and regulations
Able to direct co-workers and coach and train others
Able to demonstrate commitment to compliance with applicable laws and regulations, the Company's Ethics and Compliance Code of Conduct, and other Company policies and procedures and do so consistently, pass all required training courses within the required timeframe
Able to demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills with co-workers, customers, community members and/or contractors and vendors
Able to understand and comply with state and federal regulatory requirements, company and industry operating standards and safety procedures
Able to demonstrate respect for all individuals, adhere to the Company's values and business practices and do both consistently
Able to meet all physical requirements, competency-based assessments, pre-employment background checks, pre-employment drug screen and other selection criteria determined by the company
Able to make decisions in a timely and effective manner
Able to use time effectively to meet or exceed performance standards
Able to respond well to changing priorities
Able to use a Personal Computer and mainframe software programs such as Mobile Data and/or ESD in SAP
Company
Delta Utilities
Delta Utilities is a regulated natural gas provider offering distribution and customer support to residential and commercial customers.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-11-27
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