Assistant Chief Inspector

GENERAL SUMMARY

Rely on expertise, knowledge, and technical qualifications to interpret written industry and customer standards, specifications, regulations, and site restrictions.  Recommend or initiate direct actions required to meet and comply with all requirements.  Identify issues related to the progress and quality of work performed by others and make decisions and recommendations required to satisfactorily address situations that involve staff of customers, contractors, and company employees both on and off the right-of-way.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Enforce company and field services plans, specifications, safety requirements, contracts, and schedules.
2. Maintain communications with contractor’s field supervisory personnel and provide administration for all field contract services.
3. Supervise field quality control and technical staff; ensure adherence to company’s construction contract drawings and specifications.  Delegate responsibilities and define limits of authority.  
4. Ensure compliance with all provisions of various governmental regulatory permits, including personal contact with designated officials; ensure adherence to right-of-way easement provisions pertaining to the construction process.
5. Evaluate contract extra work requests and obtain approval from the Construction Manager prior to initiating/approving work.
6. Coordinate construction contract activities with associated company operating division.
7. Anticipate/recognize recommended resolution for unusual project situations involving progress, quality or monetary responsibility.
8. Stay aware of all project personnel activity relative to field services or company’s total public relations, objectives, policies, as-builts, and documentation records.
9. Make judgments and recommendations on matters presented by others for consideration; refers final judgment on matters involving code, design or matters beyond delegated authority to the Construction Manager.
10. Confirm all required documents are completed and transmitted in accordance with the company’s procedures.
11. Ensure applicable measures are employed during construction to minimize adverse environmental impacts and complies with environmental commitments.  Enforce company environmental policies.
12. Assure harmony with quality control staff and contractor representatives.
13. Adhere to and enforce safety policies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• 3+ years of experience in pipeline or construction industry, plus 2 years of experience in all phases of pipeline construction quality control.
• Supervisory quality control experience in construction of pipelines and related facilities.
• Knowledgeable of company maintenance and operating policies/procedures regarding major construction projects.
• Judgement and decision-making skills.
• Human relations and administrative skills.
• Understand and fulfill design requirements related to regulatory codes that govern construction of transmission pipelines and related facilities.
• Ability to interpret company objectives from written specifications as well as construction drawings and blueprints.
• Communication skills to clearly convey the meaning of construction and contractual situations (oral and written)
• Knowledgeable of preventative and counter measures available to minimize the environmental impacts of construction activities.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Tulsa Inspection Resources has been in business for over 20 years. We strive to be the premier inspection and integrity management service provider in the markets we serve by building a strong relationship with our customers, field technicians, support staff, partners, and suppliers.   We are focused on helping customers safely sustain economic production, manage the integrity of their assets and lower total cost of ownership, and help safeguard the environment through the services we provide. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

TIR is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, national origin, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status, genetic information or any other categories protected by applicable law.