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Distribution Inspector-March 2024
Austin
Mar 14, 2025
About Distribution Inspector

  Position Description:

  Virtual interviews will be available, but this role will require permanent residence in the Austin-area.

  What You Will Do

  Perform an advanced level of inspection work on company pipelines, oversees 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.

  Help with operation and maintenance of tools and equipment in performance of responsibilities 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.

  Maintain logs; compile and prepare reports including:

  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:

  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 perform additional responsibilities as assigned.

  What You Will Need

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

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

  Experience with and 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:

  Company Gas Operations Standards Manual (GOSM) procedures

  Emergency response procedures

  Welding/plastic fusion policies and procedures

  One Call System policies and procedures

  Interpersonal/communication skills

  Knowledge of function and maintenance of regulators, chart meters, well meters, cathodic protection, and 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 software.

  Experience leading, directing, and training.

  Read and write fluently in English.

  Applicable driver's license

  Qualified Plastic Fusion Technician certification (as specified by position)

  Qualified Steel Welding certification (as specified by position)

  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:

  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)

  Communicates 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.

  Diversity at ONE Gas

  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.

  ONE Gas has great benefits! Here are just a few:

  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 Operation Employee Term Life Insurance

  Education Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement

  Position Requirements:

  #fieldoperations

  The job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of One Gas. Where positions are covered by a collective bargaining unit agreement, the terms and conditions of the agreement will apply.

  ONE Gas, Inc., and its divisions will provide equal employment opportunity for qualified persons without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, military status or genetic information.

  Job ID: 5108

  Functional Area: Field Operations

  Position Type: Full-Time Regular

  Relocation Provided: No

  Location: Austin, TX

  Department: PIPELINE/FIELD SUPPORT

  Internal / External: Internal and External

  Experience Required: Not Indicated

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