Gas Meter Inspector - La Grange, TX Area

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Cover visual and physical inspections of natural gas meters and meter sets to identify atmospheric corrosion or other integrity concerns.
• Inspect high-risk areas including soil-to-air interfaces, pipe supports, splash zones, and disbonded coatings.
• Perform basic remediation (wire brushing, cleaning, priming, painting, applying protective coatings) when directed by the Company.
• Identify advanced corrosion (pitting, flaking, material loss) and flag equipment as Return to Utility (RTU) for evaluation/replacement.
• Document all inspections in real time using Survey123 applications, ensuring complete and accurate entries.
• Capture required photo documentation (ERT serial numbers, ground riser views, areas of concern).
• Immediately report suspected or confirmed gas leaks to the Call Center and remain on site until relieved by Company personnel.

Qualifications

• You must have the following:
• A High School diploma.
• A Valid Driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Provide reliable transportation with Valid Insurance.
• Possess or obtain an iOS device prior to start date (iPhone or iPad with data connection).
• Ability to operate outdoors in varying weather conditions and environments.
• Comfortable communicating with clients and providing excellent customer service.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and excellent attention to detail.
• Strong attention to detail, safety-oriented mindset, and ability to work independently.
• Proficiency with mobile data entry applications (Survey123, Service Suit, or equivalent).

If you have the following, it will be a big plus:

• A combination of technical experience in pipeline inspection, industrial construction, and pipeline construction of at least four (4) years.
• A NACE CIP Level 1 Operator Qualification (OQ) Requirements.

Requirements

• Candidates must hold or be able to obtain and maintain OQs as required for each state.
• Must hold or be able to obtain and maintain the following OQs as required for each state:
• Texas (ASME B31Q) Visual Inspection for Atmospheric Corrosion (0141)
• Abnormal Operating Conditions (26701)
• Hazards of Natural Gas & Prevention of Accidental Ignition (26702)
• Coating Application & Repair – Brush or Roll (0991)

Benefits

• Total compensation averages out to $17.50 - $20.00/hr.
• M-F schedule.
• Fieldwork and demands strict adherence to operator qualification (OQ) standards.
• Paxon will provide support to candidates in obtaining the necessary OQs both pre-hire and post-hire to ensure compliance and long-term success.