Job Description

Inspector,Construction

Description

Please note, this position can be located out of the Athens, Augusta, Chattanooga, Cumming, Hall County, Marietta or Carrollton Service Center

Job Summary:

The pipeline assets constructed by our internal and external crews are the assets that fuel our Companys success and provide millions of customers safe and reliable gas service. The Construction Inspector position for Southern Company Gas is instrumental to ensuring our pipeline assets are constructed in a safe, quality, compliant, and efficient manner.

Functional Expertise:

* Oversees construction of underground gas utility infrastructure for residential, commercial, and industrial properties to ensure they are installed per the design

* Inspects Construction Activities (safety, compliance, quality, environmental, locates and restoration) to ensure quality & safety standards are met & documented.

* Reviews and submits work orders, progress reports, field changes, as-built records to ensure compliance and company standards and policies.

* Provides timely project updates & inspector reports to applicable stakeholders (i.e. Engineering, Construction Operations, Operations, Sales, Contractors).

* Reviews and submits work orders, progress reports, field changes, as-built records to ensure compliance with company standards and policies.

* Will be assigned to specific project or projects

Business Acumen:

* Serves as technical support for Company Specifications (OPM), Operator Qualifications (OQ) and Construction Quality Assurance/Control (CQA) and makes corrective actions as needed.

* Looks beyond day to day activities to any potential obstacles that need to be addressed and communicates accordingly

* Works with Construction Supervisor to ensure that all inspection & project documentation is properly archived as part of the project closeout

Engagement:

* Maintains customer satisfaction through timely and thorough communication with individual customers, municipalities and other governmental agencies at pre-con meetings and throughout the project (such as state DOTS, Counties, etc).

* Influences external contractors who represent the company by shadowing corporate values.

Driving Results:

* Monitors work/project goals and objectives.

* Understands pipeline contracts. Holds contractor accountable to contract items

* Enforce company policies & standards, permit requirements, and environmental requirements on construction projects to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations

Qualifications

Construction Inspector (Grade 4):

Education and Experience:

Required:

High School Diploma or GED with 3 years of experience in construction utility operations

OR

BA/BS Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field, or Vocational Degree or Certificate in a technical field.

Skills:

Required:

Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Preferred:

Construction Inspection

Material Inspection

Pipeline Inspection

Welding/NDE

Environmental Regulations

CFR 49, Part 192 Regulations

OSHA Regulations

CAD Software

GIS

Pipeline Design

Intermediate proficiency with GIS (Geospatial Information System) or comparable system

Intermediate proficiency with Work Management System (WMS) or comparable system

Has demonstrated Leadership skills with previous experience

Ability to interact professionally with Customers and Government agencies as demonstrate in previous experiences

Certifications/Licenses:

Required:

Valid Drivers License

Preferred:

CWI or CPWI

NACE Coating Inspection

API 1169

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Exposure to all types of weather

Travel may occasionally be required

Keyboarding

Walking of construction sites

Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time

Climb in/out of excavations, kneel, bend, and climb ladders to inspect pipeline construction activity

Southern Company Gas provides for the energy needs of millions of U.S. households and businesses. As the largest natural gas-only distribution company in the United States, with more than 150 years of history behind us, we're working to ensure that Americans have access to an abundant, safely delivered supply of natural gas for decades to come. We offer our customers a wide range of energy services under one umbrella: seven regulated utilities as well as non-regulated businesses that offer retail, wholesale and storage services.

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is America's premier energy company, with 46,000 megawatts of generating capacity and 1,500 billion cubic feet of combined natural gas consumption and throughput volume serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries . The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in four states, natural gas distribution companies in seven states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America and a nationally recognized provider of customized energy solutions, as well as fiber optics and wireless communications . Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices that are below the national average. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, Southern Company and its subsidiaries are inventing America's energy future by developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, 21st century coal, natural gas, renewables and energy efficiency, and creating new products and services for the benefit of customers. Southern Company has been named by the U.S. Department of Defense and G.I. Jobs magazine as a top military employer, recognized among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, listed by Black Enterprise magazine as one of the 40 Best Companies for Diversity and designated a Top Employer for Hispanics by Hispanic Network. The company has earned a National Award of Nuclear Science and History from the National Atomic Museum Foundation for its leadership and commitment to nuclear development and is continually ranked among the top energy companies in Fortune's annual World's Most Admired Electric and Gas Utility rankings. Visit our website at www,southercompany.com

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Field: Construction

Job Type: Standard

Primary Location: Tennessee-Chattanooga Area-Chattanooga

Operating Company: Atlanta Gas Light

Other Locations: Georgia-North Georgia-Athens, Georgia-East Georgia-Martinez, Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Cumming, Georgia-West Georgia-Villa Rica, Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Atlanta, Georgia-Metro Atlanta-Kennesaw

Job Type: Standard

Travel (Up to...): Yes, 50 % of the Time

Work Location(s):

Chattanooga Service Center - 2207Olan Mills Dr. (2207ChattanoogaCODE)

2207Olan Mills Dr.

Chattanooga, 37421

Athens Service Center - 170 Paradise Blvd (170AthensCODE)

170 Paradise Blvd

Athens, 30607

Augusta Service Center - 2502 Landrum Ct (2502MartinezCODE)

2502 Landrum Ct

Martinez, 30907

Cumming Service Center - 1480 Oak Industrial Lane (1480CummingCODE)

1480 Oak Industrial Lane

Cumming, 30041

Carrollton Service Center - 420 Edge Rd (420VillaRicaGACODE)

420 Edge Rd

Villa Rica, 30180

North Shallowford Office - 4404 N Shallowford Road (4404ATLANTA)

4404 N Shallowford Road

Atlanta, 30338

NW Merto Regional Business Ctr - 600 TownPark Lane, Ste 175 (600KennesawCODE)

600 TownPark Lane, Ste 175

Kennesaw, 30144

Req ID: GAS2003192