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E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. · 17 hours ago

Dual Coating & Welding Inspector

US-CA-Los Angeles

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$63/hr - $68/hr

3+ years exp

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. is a professional services firm specializing in engineering services. They are seeking a Dual Coating & Welding Inspector to ensure proper welding procedures are followed, maintain quality control during pipeline construction projects, and complete necessary documentation and inspections.

Environmental Engineering

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Be familiar with the approved construction drawings and Company specifications

Understanding the Contract document as it relates to his or her duties on the project

Have a basic understanding of welding techniques, welding positions, welding consumables, weld preparation and welding drawing requirements. Maintaining a detailed inspector's logbook

Completing and submitting applicable inspection reports that accurately describe the work performed on the project. in a manner such that the welds inspected may subsequently be identified per current standards

Taking proactive approach to safety on the job site and reporting safety issues to the Construction Manager, Chief Inspector and Safety Inspector

Plan and organize inspection duties in advance

Assure any design changes or material substitutions are discussed with the Construction Manager, Chief Inspector and proper Company approval is obtained

Verify all materials used in the installation are in compliance with Company requirements

Keep the Chief Inspector aware of any daily problems or anticipated problems with the project

Possess an understanding of the relationship between quality assurance, quality control and inspection procedures

Assure a welding procedure is established and each welder is qualified for the work he is performing

Monitor the quality of the welds being made to assure sound welds are being made at all joints

Assure the repairs made to correct defects in a pipe weld sufficiently corrected the defect and the weld satisfies the requirements as outlined by the appropriate codes and Company specifications

Assure all welding materials are of proper type and quality, they have been stored according to manufacturers' specifications, and damaged materials are not used in the welding of the pipe

Weld Inspector may be assigned additional duties and responsibilities relating to pipeline construction inspection observation and documentation as appropriate

Inspect Other Contractors' work for compliance with all permit requirements and one-call (call before you dig) requirements. Coating Inspectors shall immediately verbally communicate any deviations therefrom to 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 Other Contractors have located all gas lines and have had all other utilities marked in the areas Other Contractors are working on in connection with the Project, and all gas facilities are painted and flagged in accordance with local requirements

Field verify that the construction equipment used, and the amounts of materials installed during construction are captured on the Daily Progress Report for inventory and billing purposes. Using experience and professional judgment inspect the material waste to help reduce any potential loss of materials through the inefficient use of the material by the Other Contractors. Coating Inspectors shall communicate any opportunities to reduce material waste to Company

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 Projector utilized for testing are properly constructed, rated, and possess proper manufacturer documentation

Complete and submit Daily Inspection Report forms including but not limited to 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' HOD path is acceptable

Witness all HOD "pull-throughs" to verify that pipe is properly supported, the coating of pipe and weld joints are protected, and the as-built information is properly recorded. Coating Inspectors shall also examine the pipe coating at the leading edge of the pull-back to ensure there has been no damage to pipe coating during pull back

Verify polymers and additives used in drilling fluids are approved by Company. The approved list of additives and fluids shall be provided to the Inspector

Verify pull force does not exceed design

Witness hydrostatic testing for the duration of the test(s)and verify in advance of testing 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 any irregularities

Field validate that all environmental BMPs are followed by Other Contractors in accordance with the permits and construction plans

Prior to ALL backfills, HOD pull-throughs, or jack and bores the Coating Inspectors shall 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 properly repaired prior to lowering in trench or pulled back thru the HOD path

Once cured, verify that all field applied pipe coating meets Company’s mil thickness and manufacturer's hardness specifications:

When utilized, verify all shrink sleeves or similar products used to protect weld joints are inspected for proper installation

Coordinate with Other Contractors' survey crews to verify proper as-built information is recorded

Verify that proper padding and bedding exists around pipe; and

Verify that pipe is rigged and lowered into trench without damage to pipe or coating

After ALL HDDs, Coating Inspectors shall verify that all visible pipe and weld joint coatings were not damaged during pull-through activities

Qualification

AWS Certified Welding InspectorNACE CIP Level 1Pipeline construction inspectionAPI 1104ASME B 31.8DOT 192 familiarityOSHA regulations familiarityWord skillsExcel skillsWelding techniques understandingQuality assurance knowledgeSoft skills

Required

3-5+ years of pipeline construction and/or inspection experience (combination of experience is acceptable)

Ability to read construction drawings, alignment sheets and valve maps and translate to actual field constructability

Past experience inspecting the application of field applied pipeline coatings

Familiarity with DOT 192 and OSHA regulations

Ability to read, interpret and implement the Company's OPM and all other attachments

Position Requires American Welding Society Certified Welding Inspector (AWS CWI or SCWI)

NACE CIP Level 1

Knowledge of codes and standards including API 1104, ASME B 31.8, NACE and SSPC

Word and Excel Computer skills

Be familiar with the approved construction drawings and Company specifications

Understanding the Contract document as it relates to his or her duties on the project

Have a basic understanding of welding techniques, welding positions, welding consumables, weld preparation and welding drawing requirements

Maintaining a detailed inspector's logbook

Completing and submitting applicable inspection reports that accurately describe the work performed on the project