Senior HDD Inspector - Contract
Core
Overseeing Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) construction activities for large-diameter pipeline crossings, ensuring compliance with project specifications and safety procedures.
Role type
Senior HDD Inspector (Contract)
Builds
Pipeline crossings (24"–42" diameter)
Domain
Oil & Gas / Pipeline Construction
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
HDD inspection, drilling log review, bore profile analysis, frac-out risk monitoring, hole conditioning oversight, contractor compliance verification, daily reporting, documentation
Preferred skills
Chief/Lead Inspector experience, transmission pipeline construction oversight, large-diameter crossing management, reaming and pullback operations expertise, API 1169 certification
Technologies
Drilling logs, bore profiles, reaming equipment, pullback equipment
Responsibilities
Provide inspection oversight for active HDD crossings, monitor drilling operations and reporting, review drilling logs and bore profiles, monitor frac-out risk and hole conditioning activities, verify contractor compliance, prepare daily inspection reports, coordinate with project management and contractors
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC