Construction Inspector

Black Hills Energy is a customer-focused, growth-oriented utility company dedicated to improving life for over one million customers across 800+ communities in the West and Midwest. We seek talented, caring individuals who embody our core values and contribute to a culture of inclusion and growth.

About the role

Responsible for overseeing the general upkeep, maintenance, and installation of all facilities and equipment, including pipeline right-of-way, excavation, repairs, coating and backfilling pipelines, concrete work, painting, building erection, and weed control.

Responsibilities

• Manage 3rd-party contractors to ensure installation, operation, and maintenance of gas facilities comply with Black Hills O&M Procedures, Engineering Standards, and Construction Standards.
• Enforce Company Damage Prevention Program and One-Call procedures with contractors before and during encroachments and excavations.
• Coordinate local Damage Prevention activities and provide oversight of contractors to ensure asset protection and compliance with company excavation procedures near pipeline facilities.
• Participate in quality emergency responder programs and represent the company at meetings with landowners, public officials, emergency officials, and local organizations (e.g., One-Call, Pipeline Group, Soil Conservation).
• Perform governmental compliance activities in daily work and with contractors (PHMSA, State Agencies, EPA, USFS, etc.).
• Handle mapping, record keeping, and data entry for contractors per company policies.
• Participate in developing O&M Procedures, Site-Specific Procedures, project scoping, cost estimates, and work plans.
• Assist Construction Planning in project oversight and inspection.
• Coordinate company contracts for 3rd-party inspectors, including RFPs, selection recommendations, and contract management.
• Qualify and evaluate company contract inspectors.
• Maintain all Operator Qualifications applicable to the job classification.
• Carry a company-provided cell phone and be available to respond during working and non-working hours.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years of gas construction/inspection experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

• Experience with job planning and prioritizing.
• Knowledge of company policies, regulatory, and tariff requirements.
• Experience in safe handling practices of flammable gases, liquids, and high-pressure systems.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions.
• Knowledge of operating costs associated with equipment in the area of responsibility.
• High regard for personal safety, company assets, employees, and the public.
• Intermediate computer skills (MS Office, operating systems, company software).
• Basic math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals).
• Ability to work from written and verbal instructions.
• Dependable attendance and consistently high performance.
• Ability to work in a team, follow directions, and adhere to schedules.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with combustible or flammable gas/liquids.
• Ability to operate manual and powered equipment.
• Professional interaction with customers and coworkers to ensure high customer satisfaction.

Pay

$32.36 - $48.41 per hour. Pay is based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonuses.
• 401(k) with 6% company match and up to 9% company retirement contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Generous paid time off, including paid holidays and parental leave.
• Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits (short and long term).
• Critical illness, accident, and group hospital insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Employee assistance program and well-being benefits.
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Black Hills Energy does not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.