Gas Systems Inspector

Nature of Work Conducts inspections of natural gas projects and lines to ensure safety and quality assurance in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. Environmental Factors Position functions sixty (60) percent indoors with no notable hazards or adverse environment factors and forty (40) percent outdoors subject to all traffic and weather conditions, mechanical and electrical hazards, explosives, burns, fumes, odors and gases. Safety clothing and devices include safety helmet with face mask, fire retardant coveralls, protective eyewear, steel toe boots, and vest. Physical Factors Position involves the ability to lift and carry items weighing up to one-hundred (100) pounds; verbal, visual and auditory abilities to perform essential job functions; balancing, bending, stooping, climbing, crouching, kneeling and reaching above shoulder height; ability to ambulate on uneven surfaces and work in confined spaces; frequent computer use. Work Situation Factors Position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, and responding to customer issues. It may also involve responding to emergency situations, work on holidays, weekends, nights, overtime, call-back and standby status. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. Position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policy. FIRST CONSIDERATION MAY BE GIVEN TO CURRENT CITY OF LAS CRUCES EMPLOYEES WHO MEET ALL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS. Meeting or exceeding the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process. Full-Time; Regular; Non-Exempt; Unrepresented. Position is graded as RN16. Duties and Responsibilities Inspects work, evaluates pressure testing, reviews installation of wire and tape, and monitors the purging of air out of lines to ensure correct installation of lines; determines compliance with proper local, state, and federal safety procedures. Evaluates gas crews to ensure compliance with High Pressure transmission lines with pressure up to 760 psi and low pressure main and service lines operator qualifications; provides evaluation and training in use of various equipment to include, but is not limited to, TD Williamson, Mackelyroy, and electro fusing equipment. Coordinates various gas system projects and prepares and reviews system procedures for installation and repair to ensure standard processes are in place; ensures appropriate GPS data is developed and updated. Investigates gas line hits and damage claims and prepares and presents various special and recurring reports and documents; monitors, manages, and maintains as-built drawings, test records, inspection reports, and hit reports to provide accurate and timely information. Provides technical assistance to City staff regarding natural gas issues; reviews and updates material specifications to ensure records are current; researches and evaluates equipment and materials to recommend purchases; conducts the procurement of materials, equipment, and tools. Provides assistance to the Training and Safety Coordinator with the administration of the Operator Qualification Program; conducts steel, arc, oxyacetylene, and poly-fusion welding; tests vendor gas products and equipment for compliance with federal standards. Serves as the acting Training and Safety Coordinator as needed. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED AND five (5) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of underground natural gas delivery systems. A combination of education, experience, and training may be applied in accordance with City of Las Cruces policy. Licenses/Certification(s) Valid driver’s license is required. Position requires an acceptable driving record in accordance with City of Las Cruces policies. Operator Qualified (OQ) within sixty (60) days of employment. Complete Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) training within six (6) …

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