Inspection Specialist

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Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. ONE Gas does not provide immigration-related sponsorship for this role. This includes direct company sponsorship, entry of ONE Gas as the immigration employer of record on a government form, and any work authorization requiring a written submission or other immigration support from the company (e.g., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc).

Job Posting End Date: 01/26/2026

Perform an advanced level of inspection work on company pipelines; oversee contractors engaged in the construction and maintenance of a pipeline system.

Inspect installation, maintenance, and removal work performed by employees and contractors on distribution pipelines to ensure compliance and identify noncompliance with company and governmental standards.

Assist with operation and maintenance of tools and equipment in performance of duties including:

• Pipe and crescent wrenches
• Pipe cutters and threaders
• Hammers and screwdrivers
• Picks, shovels, and rakes
• Air compressors and generators
• Plastic fusion equipment
• Combustible Gas Indicators - flame-ionization unit
• Jiggle bar
• Leak survey equipment
• Tapping and plugging

Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment.

Maintains logs; compiles and prepares reports including but not limited to:

• Inspection logs
• Leak reports
• Job order completion information
• Training/testing records
• Mileage reports
• Accident/first aid reports
• Expense Reports

Provide information, advice, and assistance to employees, contractors, landowners, public/governmental officials, and others relative to construction and maintenance standards, policies, and procedures applicable to work in progress.

Investigate customer related orders and emergency situations including but not limited to:

• Low pressure calls
• Class 1 leaks
• Blowing lines
• Fires/explosions
• Undetectable lines

Review invoices for accuracy (pricing, quantity installed, materials used, etc.).

Regular and reliable attendance is required in performance of job.

Employee may be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

Experience in use, function, and maintenance of tools and equipment applicable to position including accessing and utilizing computer applications.

Experience with application of basic arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Experience with and thorough knowledge of construction and maintenance of transmission and distribution pipeline systems.

Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and industry standards and regulations regarding pipeline construction and safety.

Experience and training relative to:

• Knowledge of function and maintenance of regulators
• Chart and well meters
• Cathodic protection
• Leakage survey and remote methane leak device.

Experience reading and interpreting maps, atlas pages, blueprints, budget information, and job orders.

Knowledge and experience with basic computer operation and relevant software.

Read and write fluently in English.

Applicable driver's license

CDL preferred.

Lift or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds 10-15 times a day; up to 40 pounds 7-10 times a day; up to 50 pounds 10-12 times a day.

Climb into and out of excavations and onto and off of equipment.

Travel over uneven terrain including but not limited to:

• Mud
• Gravel
• Sand
• Rocks
• Ice
• Snow

React immediately to emergency situations to prevent injury to self and others.

Smell odorant in natural gas.

Detect and react to warning signals at work sites.

Operate tools and equipment required.

Perform maintenance on the company leak truck and all related leakage survey equipment. (as specified by position)

Communicate and exchanges information or instructions verbally, including use of company two way radios or cellular telephones.

Peripheral vision and accurate depth perception.

Visual abilities to perform job responsibilities.

Inclusion & Diversity is so important to us that we made it one of our core values, values that guide and direct our actions as we go about our daily business. We know that every employee makes a difference and contributes to our success through their unique talents and abilities. We also acknowledge that we can accomplish great things by listening and learning from each other.

• Medical/Dental/Vision packages that fit your family's needs.
• Paid Time Off
• 401K that is 100% matched up to 6%.
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Basic and Optional Employee Term Life Insurance
• Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement