The posting
Forge ahead with WSB. WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results, and we've dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas. We've inspired each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow. We invite you to forge ahead with us.
What you will do:
- Enforce safety, compliance, and quality standards across all project sites.
- Learn and understand the basic federal, local, and company compliance rules.
- Strong client relations skills. Ability to work with clients and other contractors in a respectful and knowledgeable way.
- Keep good organizational and time management skills. Stay organized and manage your time well throughout the workday.
- Field observation including verifying and documenting federal, local and company compliance.
- Observe work happening in the field and record what you see to make sure rules and standards are being followed.
- Inspect gas pipeline installation, joint fusion, leak surveys, backfilling, compaction, trenching, and restoration work.
- Monitor field activities for compliance with OSHA, PHMSA, state utility regulations, and client safety guidelines.
- Complete daily inspection reports using a company‑provided iPad. This includes taking photos, filling out forms, tracking time, and entering expenses.
- Read and follow project plans and procedures. Keep track of materials and quantities used and help make sure maps and records are accurate.
- Inspect natural gas pipeline work, such as digging, installing pipe, and backfill/restoration.
- Assist onsite crews with initial job setup, coordinate with road construction crews, review plans, and talk with customers and address concerns who may be affected by the work.
- Research records to guide crews and verify field measurements.
- Document pipeline installations with sketches, notes, and mappings for mains and services.
- Enter data, and create as-built documentation for projects observed, using programs such as Microsoft Excel and Adobe Acrobat.
- Use client systems to manage project information, data documentation and to communicate with engineers, designers, and field teams.
- Help schedule special services, emergency responses, and verifications as needed.
- Complete required training including Operator Qualification (OQ) modules in a timely manner.
- Stop work when unsafe conditions are identified and coordinate corrective steps.
- Ascends/descends into job site areas to complete inspections and data collection.
- Moves materials weighing up to 75 pounds periodically.
- Positions self to access tools and materials in various locations.
- Traverses job sites having uneven terrain, slopes, confined spaces, or reinforced trenches.
- Conducts visual assessments of task quality and job site safety.
- May remain in stationary position for extended periods.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What you will bring:
- Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent (Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred).
- Experience:
- 1-3 years experience with construction, underground utility installation, locating, surveying, mapping, and/or design.
- Strong understanding of OSHA, PHMSA, NESC, and state utility regulations preferred.
- Knowledge of 49 CFR 192 & 195 regulations preferred.
- Familiarity with operator qualifications and polyethylene joining methods preferred.
- Ability to pass pre-employment and random drug testing.
- Licenses/Certifications:
- AWS CWI or CPWI+V certification preferred.
- API 1169 certification preferred.
- Software:
- Proficiency in mobile technology (iPad) for reporting and documentation.
- Knowledge of DataFi reporting tools preferred.
- Microsoft Suite Products (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint, OneDrive, etc).
- Working Conditions/Schedule/Location:
- Primarily field-based role must be comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Must be able to work onsite at a WSB office, as needed, as required by the project, client, or hiring manager.
- Reliable transportation required and the ability to travel daily within assigned territory.
- Travel may be required.
Who We Are:
WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.
Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short-and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.
As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WSB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at [email protected]. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.
Notice to Third Party Agencies: WSB does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by WSB, we reserve the right to pursue and hire any unsolicited candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.
Licenses/Certifications:
- Possession of a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record and the ability to operate a motor vehicle is required.
