Restoration Inspector

We are currently hiring a Restoration Inspector in our Civil Division for our Rochester, NY office. The Civil Division at LaBella provides comprehensive engineering, operations, and inspection services for simple and complex natural gas projects. We perform our services at Gate Stations, District Regulator Stations, Distribution and Transmission Pipelines, customer services, etc. for our utility company clients.

Training will be provided. Company vehicle and laptop will also be provided.

The Restoration Inspector will travel to various sites on a regular basis, conduct direct and indirect inspections of various pipeline infrastructure projects, provide direction to contractors, and report back to our utility client in order to meet client needs (primarily gas main and service replacements).

Primary Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Traveling between both active and inactive project sites throughout Monroe, Wayne, Genesee, Orleans, Wyoming, Allegany, Livingston, Cayuga, and Ontario counties.
• Ensuring pavement, curbing, concrete, and green spaces are being restored adequately and in a timely manner.
• Verify compaction, topsoil, grading, erosion and sediment controls, dust mitigation, environmental site protection and other key aspects of restoration.
• Measure restored quantities accurately (pavement sq footage, soil volume, planting area, etc.) to support contractor payment and punch-list development / closure.
• Track progress and timeline, escalate delays or cost impacting conditions to client’s Gas Engineering Supervisor.
• Assure contractor obligations are being fulfilled and that work is being conducted in accordance with client’s construction standards, O&M manual, construction plans, local regulations, municipal standards, permit conditions, and/or SWPPP, etc.
• Coordinate with contractors on restoration deficiency, establish schedules for mitigation activities, and communicate with municipal officials, highway superintendents, and affected / nearby property owners.
• Addressing concerns of stakeholders and avoiding potential stop work orders.
• Participate in pre-construction meetings to set expectations for restoration performance and standards.
• Conduct follow up investigations to ensure compliance with client expectations and standards, terms and conditions of the contracts, and the Pay ID descriptions at the end of the warrant period.
• Provide weekly updates to client’s Gas Engineering Supervisor.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with all stakeholders to ensure smooth day-to-day operations. Stakeholders could consist of utility clients, contractors, local property owners, municipalities, and/or third-party inspectors, etc.
• Compose detailed daily and/or weekly reports in a timely manner
• Demonstrates leadership in health, safety and environmental protection on the project. Applies the requirements of the client’s contractor safety manual to promote overall compliance of health and safety standards with all contractors and subcontractors on the project.
• Keep detailed written/photographic records of each site to adequately document project progression and adherence to client standards.
• Ensure appropriate WZTC/MPOT is being practiced by contractor when working within roadways.
• Participate in post-project reviews, lessons-learned meetings, and suggest improvements in processes or quality control standards.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, alignment grades, trench profiles, and restoration specifications.

 

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED required; Associate’s or bachelor's in civil engineering, construction management, environmental or other related field is preferred.
• 2+ Years of experience in natural gas distribution pipeline and/or underground utility restoration oversight (gas, water, sewer, etc.) – strongly preferred.
• OSHA 10 or 30 - Preferred.
• Physically fit to work outdoors in all weather conditions, ability to talk trenches, climbs, and inspect confined spaces - Required.
• Computer skills - Word, Excel, Outlook - Required.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness and ability to travel – Required.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communications skills – Required.
• Ability to thrive independently in the field, manage your own time in order to oversee multiple sites simultaneously. – Required.
• Diplomatic approach to coordination with various stakeholders.

Benefits

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

LaBella Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. LaBella Associates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resume submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with LaBella Associates. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through human resources.