Senior HDD Inspector (Pipeline)

TL;DR

Senior HDD Inspector (Pipeline): Overseeing HDD construction activities for pipeline crossings with an accent on drilling logs, bore profiles, and frac-out risk monitoring. Focus on ensuring contractor compliance with project specifications and managing large-diameter HDD crossing operations.

Location: Onsite in Rockingham County, NC and Pittsylvania County, VA (Closest City: Danville, VA)

Company

hirify.global is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company, recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity.

What you will do

• Provide inspection oversight for two active HDD crossings.
• Monitor drilling operations, review drilling logs, and analyze bore profiles.
• Manage frac-out risks and hole conditioning activities.
• Verify contractor compliance with project specifications and procedures.
• Prepare daily inspection reports and detailed project documentation.
• Coordinate with project management, contractors, and the Chief Inspector.

Requirements

• 10–15+ years of pipeline inspection experience.
• Strong HDD inspection experience, specifically with 24"–42" crossings.
• Proficiency in drilling logs, bore profiles, reaming, pullback operations, and frac-out monitoring.
• API 1169 certification preferred.
• Strong reporting and documentation skills.
• Ability to work 12-hour shifts on a 6 days on / 1 day off schedule.

Nice to have

• Chief Inspector or Lead Inspector experience.
• Transmission pipeline construction experience.
• Multi-site project oversight experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Per diem of $178/day for candidates residing more than 50 miles from the project.
• Opportunity to work with a global leader in quality and integrity.
• Project-based contract with a duration of approximately 60–102 days.