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Pivot Point Solutions is a California-based consulting firm that delivers experienced field professionals to construction and utility organizations across the state. We partner with contractors, program owners, and utility clients to provide skilled inspection, construction management, and field support personnel who keep infrastructure projects safe, compliant, and on schedule. Our team understands the demands of active construction environments, from underground gas and electric infrastructure to large-scale utility programs. By pairing deep industry knowledge with a responsive, hands‑on approach, we help clients maintain quality, meet regulatory requirements, and keep field operations running smoothly on some of California's most critical infrastructure projects. Job Overview Title: Utility Inspector Sector: Gas Utilities / Construction Seniority: Mid-Senior Location: Sacramento Job Type: Field-Based Contract Length: 1 year+ Compensation: $50.00 - $70/hour Role Overview Pivot Point Solutions is a California-based consulting firm that delivers experienced field professionals to construction and utility organizations across the state. We partner with contractors, program owners, and utility clients to provide skilled inspection, construction management, and field support personnel who keep infrastructure projects safe, compliant, and on schedule. Our team understands the demands of active construction environments, from underground gas and electric infrastructure to large-scale utility programs. By pairing deep industry knowledge with a responsive, hands‑on approach, we help clients maintain quality, meet regulatory requirements, and keep field operations running smoothly on some of California's most critical infrastructure projects. Your Day-to-Day Activities Perform field inspections for natural gas construction, installation, testing, and related infrastructure activities. Monitor contractor work for compliance with approved plans, utility specifications, construction standards, codes, and applicable regulations. Inspect gas piping systems and associated construction activities for workmanship, quality, and compliance. Observe trenching, excavation, shoring, backfill, and other underground construction activities associated with gas infrastructure projects. Verify that construction activities are performed using approved methods, materials, and procedures. Identify construction deficiencies, quality concerns, safety issues, and deviations from established requirements. Communicate inspection findings with contractors, construction personnel, project leadership, and utility representatives. Maintain accurate and objective inspection records and field documentation. Coordinate with construction teams while maintaining independence in inspection and quality decisions. Verify applicable project requirements and Operator Qualifications before and during field activities. Exercise Stop Work Authority when unsafe conditions or practices are identified. Support resolution of field issues while maintaining project safety, quality, and compliance expectations. Maintain required certifications and Operator Qualifications throughout the assignment. The Job Requirements Direct experience inspecting natural gas utility, gas distribution, or pipeline construction. Active NULCA Certification OSHA 30 Certification Ability to obtain and maintain utility-required Operator Qualifications. Working knowledge of gas piping construction, installation, and testing practices. Experience inspecting trenching, excavation, shoring, or similar underground utility construction activities. Ability to interpret and enforce construction specifications, applicable codes, standards, and project requirements. Strong understanding of construction safety practices and the ability to exercise Stop Work Authority when necessary. Ability to independently evaluate contractor workmanship and construction quality. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to maintain professionalism and objectivity while working closely with contractors and construction teams. Ability to work effectively in active field construction environments. Must meet applicable union membership requirements for the assignment. You'll Stand Out If You Have Significant field inspection experience on California gas utility projects. Extensive Operator Qualifications covering multiple gas construction activities. Previous experience inspecting gas distribution or pipeline projects for a major California utility. Strong knowledge of underground gas construction, trenching, shoring, testing, and restoration activities. Experience documenting construction deficiencies and coordinating corrective actions with contractors. Experience working within highly regulated utility construction environments. Demonstrated ability to independently enforce safety, quality, and construction requirements in the field. About Pivot Point Solutions Pivot Point Solutions delivers experienced field professionals to organizations throughout California's construction and utility industries. Our teams support critical infrastructure initiatives by placing inspectors, construction managers, and field personnel who understand the demands of complex, highly regulated construction environments. We partner with our clients to provide professionals who can integrate quickly with project teams, operate independently in the field, and help ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with utility specifications, codes, and quality standards. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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