CAREER OPPORTUNITY – Pipeline Construction and ROW Inspector · Pipeline Construction and ROW Inspectors, will perform, but not be limited to, the following general duties: •

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CAREER OPPORTUNITY – Pipeline Construction and ROW Inspector

Are you looking for a great change that is challenging, professional, and rewarding?

RAM is a technical consultancy delivering solutions for small projects to large turn-key EPCM infrastructure. We are a multi-discipline team providing Engineering, Project Management, and Construction Management services. RAM is searching for a motivated and energetic Pipeline Construction and ROW Inspector to join its team in Vancouver, BC. The successful candidate will primarily focus on inspecting pipelines and rights of way to ensure public and worker safety, pipeline integrity and long term pipeline reliability.

Qualifications:

• Completion of recognized post-secondary technician certificate, preferably in civil engineering technology or petroleum technology. API 1169 Pipeline Inspection certification an asset.

• Eligible for registration at the technician’s level (C. Tech.) by the Applied Sciences Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia.

• Sound verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills. • Sound analytical, organizational and written communications skills including the ability to correct spelling,

punctuation and grammatical errors as required to prepare and compose a variety of external and internal correspondence and process inquiries.

• Courteous, professional manner. • Knowledge of operation of mechanical and electrical testing equipment • Basic knowledge of computer systems operations, environment and peripherals. Working knowledge of

data processing, spreadsheet, and engineering software. • Three (3) years directly related relevant utility construction experience. • Valid British Columbia Driver’s license.

Responsibilities:

Pipeline Construction and ROW Inspectors, will perform, but not be limited to, the following general duties:

• Attends preconstruction meetings and other project meetings as necessary. Explains our Clients’ inspection requirements and applicable acts and codes to attendees as needed.

• Inspects all work done and material supplied to assure compliance with the contract documents, which may extend to any or all part of the work.

• Monitors the quality of work undertaken and identifies deficiencies in materials and workmanship. • Maintains photographic record of inspected works

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• Documents results of the inspection, in summary form on the Inspector’s Daily Inspection Report • Take as-constructed field measurements and red-line construction prints for the purpose of record

drawings. • Informs the Project Engineer/Manager of non-conformance to the contract documents and creates a non-

conformance report for tracking. • Ensures adherence to permit requirements and safety regulations for approved, permitted pipeline

crossings by inspecting work within the right of way and any third party work around the Client’s pipelines including;

o monitor contractors and equipment operators for excavation around pipelines; o determining the effect of excavation activity on public safety, system integrity and reliability; o documenting excavation and inspection activities (e.g. pipeline and coating inspection reports) and

working conditions; o preparing and enforcing stop work orders related to unauthorized work around pipelines and

within transmission and intermediate pressure rights of way. • Explains and enforces code compliance and company standards for all permitted work within pipeline rights

of way and any non-permitted work in proximity to any gas pipeline. • Assists the right of way representatives with on-site evaluations of: existing pipelines, the right of way

environment, boundaries, soil conditions, encroachment abatement, and vegetation management. • Locates existing pipelines and conducts depth of cover surveys. May perform checks of wrapped pipe and

operate a “holiday” detector if qualified to do so. Indicates wrapping repairs as necessary. • Responds to pipeline patrol reports of unauthorized activity within and around the pipeline right of way. • Determines the status and condition of alive or abandoned distribution mains. • Monitors blasting operations in the vicinity of the Client’s pipelines and identifies if there is risk to the

pipelines or the public. • Prepares and issues field permits for crossings of transmission and intermediate pressure pipelines. • Maintains an effective working relationship with the Client’s staff, the contractor and other agencies. • Communicates relevant inspection and project information to the Client’s Project Engineer/ Manager,

operations personnel, and other key project personnel. • Abide by the Client’s or contractor’s safety program and WorkSafe BC Regulations, and report unsafe

activities to responsible supervisor.

Candidate Profile:

• Self-starter with strong work ethics; • High energy, well organized and detail oriented; • Striving to ensure high quality of finished products to clients; • Team and client-focused; • A desire to embark on a unique and challenging career; and • Legally able to work in Canada.

Why join RAM?

• Competitive wages; • Career development plan that includes training and goal planning; • Incentivized referral program; and • The opportunity to join one of Canada’s top fastest growing Companies.

RAM is Canada's fastest growing professional services firm and is ranked No. 41 on the 30th annual Growth 500 as per Canadian Business and Maclean’s definitive ranking of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies. RAM is committed to employment equity and hires on the basis of merit. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If this is the next step in your professional career, please forward your resume, in confidence, to [email protected]

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for the position; however, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.