Right of Way Protection Inspector Entry - Orange

Position Description

The primary function of the ROW Protection Inspector is to perform daily surveillance of “project impacted” pipeline systems in order to protect and ensure the integrity of the pipeline system by avoiding third party damage. The ROW Protection Inspector assists in the development of various ROW-related field agreements, as well as handles complex situations involving ROW encroachments. The ROW Protection Inspector provides assistance and/or relief for the Linerider as needed including but not limited to processing one call tickets, marking pipeline and patrolling ROW.

Additional responsibilities include oversight of certain ROW maintenance projects, as well as certain capital and maintenance improvement projects.

• Provide support to Management and ROW personnel.
• Inspect the assigned area of the pipeline, either by vehicle or by foot, for leaks and other irregularities.
• Determines when to pothole or expose pipeline for future work. Also determines whether to permit a third party to continue a project on Company property or Right-of-Way or to stop such activities in order to protect the pipeline.
• Checks and records line locator and GPS equipment as per a predetermined schedule.
• Acts as liaison on behalf of the Company with public utility personnel, property owners and general contractors regarding construction projects within pipeline easement and Right-of-Way.
• Participate in support of decisions regarding KM's ROW and cross-country pipelines, e.g., development agreements, easement forms, pond agreements, crossing agreements, applicable technical standards.
• Review pre-job conferences, meetings with outside agents, underground contractors, utility personnel, etc.
• Performs pipeline identification based on requests, including locating and marking lines. Utilizes electronic locating equipment and/or a probe in conjunction with drawings to confirm pipeline location. May direct backhoe operator in location identification when all of above information is used.
• Maintain working knowledge of regulatory (DOT, OSHA, etc.) requirements and industry standards (e.g., API, Common Ground Alliance) and recommended practices, and KM standards and practices associated with damage prevention; integrates new requirements into the maintenance and protection of pipelines.
• Recognizes the scope of work performed by third parties and also the limits of what third parties may and may not do on Company property or Right-of-Way in order to protect the pipeline.
• Checks area for Underground Service Alerts (USA) and arranges meetings as necessary with contractors and others regarding digging procedures, etc. Some contacts may be satisfied by phone.
• Completes various internal forms associated with O&M procedures and submits as appropriate in a timely manner.
• Completes required reports and notes activity by handwritten entry into a daily log or electronically in the Kinder Morgan One Call System (KMOCS).
• May be required to check area for One Call Alerts and arrange meetings as necessary with contractors and others regarding digging procedures, etc. Some contacts may be satisfied by phone. May also assist in field delivery of legal notification to third parties.
• May be required to receive and physically respond to Line Flier reports in order to confirm irregularities and initiate requests for repair.
• Consistently maintain and demonstrate a high regard for personal safety, for the safety of company assets, employees, and the general public.

• Repairs equipment such as electrical test stations (ETS) if needed at booster stations and various pipeline locations.
• Periodically may assist pipeline maintenance with various tasks such as clean, buff and recoat pipe and install pipeline markers.
• Housekeeping as requested by management and participate in special projects and other assignments.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This position may perform other duties as assigned.