Dual Coating & Welding Inspector

Overview

E2 Consulting Engineers, Inc. (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 Dual Coating & Welding Inspector must assure proper welding procedures are qualified and utilized, radiographers are certified, welders are qualified, sound welds are produced, and proper documentation is maintained to include MTRs, detailed as-builts and weld mapping. Also provide inspection of contractor’s quality of work in accordance with the client’s policies and procedures as it relates to coating of steel pipe and fittings on pipeline construction projects.

• Be familiar with the approved construction drawings and Company specifications.
• Understand the Contract document as it relates to duties on the project.
• Have a basic understanding of welding techniques, welding positions, welding consumables, weld preparation and welding drawing requirements. Maintain a detailed inspector's logbook.
• Complete and submit 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.
• Take proactive approach to safety on the job site and report 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 performed.
• Monitor the quality of the welds being made to assure sound welds at all joints.
• Assure the repairs made to correct defects in a pipe weld are sufficient and the weld satisfies the requirements as outlined by the applicable codes and Company specifications.
• Assure all welding materials are of proper type and quality, stored according to manufacturers' specifications, and damaged materials are not used in welding 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 permit requirements and one-call requirements. Coating Inspectors shall immediately verbally communicate any deviations 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 where they are working, and all gas facilities are painted and flagged in accordance with local requirements.
• Field verify that construction equipment used and materials installed during construction are captured on the Daily Progress Report for inventory and billing purposes. Use experience and professional judgment to inspect material waste and identify opportunities to reduce 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…