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Senior HDD Inspector - Contract
Sgs · Baton Rouge, LA, United States · Active · $178 / hour · SmartRecruiters
Job facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Sgs |
| Title | Senior HDD Inspector - Contract |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | Inspection and Field Testing |
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA, United States |
| Work model | - |
| Employment type | Contract |
| Salary | $178 / hour |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | SmartRecruiters |
| Posted / first seen | 2026-06-05 / 2026-06-06 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-06-06 / 2026-06-06 |
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Description
SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.
Our client is looking for an experienced HDD Inspector to work in Rockingham County, NC and Pittsylvania County, VA, supporting two active HDD crossings.
The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing HDD construction activities, reviewing drilling logs and bore profiles, monitoring frac-out risk and hole conditioning activities, and ensuring contractor compliance with project specifications and procedures. This position reports directly to the Chief Inspector and requires extensive HDD inspection experience on large-diameter pipeline projects.
Project Details
Location: Rockingham County, NC / Pittsylvania County, VA Closest City: Danville, VA Duration: Approximately 60–102 days Preferred Start Date: Before the end of June Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 6 days on / 1 day off Per Diem: $178/day (for candidates residing more than 50 miles from the project) Preference for 1099 contractors Responsibilities
Provide inspection oversight for two active HDD crossings Monitor HDD construction activities including drilling operations and reporting Review drilling logs and bore profiles Monitor frac-out risk and hole conditioning activities Verify contractor compliance with project specifications and procedures Prepare daily inspection reports and project documentation Coordinate with project management, contractors, and the Chief Inspector Ensure safe and compliant execution of HDD activities
10–15+ years of pipeline inspection experience preferred Strong HDD inspection experience required Experience with 24"–42" HDD crossings preferred Experience with drilling logs, bore profiles, reaming, pullback operations, and frac-out monitoring API 1169 preferred Strong reporting and documentation skills Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Preferred Experience
Chief Inspector or Lead Inspector experience Transmission pipeline construction experience Large-diameter HDD crossing experience Multi-site project oversight
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
If you are applying for a position within the United States and you have difficulty completing the on-line employment application because of a disability, please call 201-508-3149 for assistance and leave a message. You will receive a callback. Please note, this phone number is not for general employment information but is only for individuals who are experiencing difficulty applying for a position due to a disability.
Full job record
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| Provider Job Key | 744000130519939 |
| Title | Senior HDD Inspector - Contract |
| Normalized Title | — |
| Status | active |
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| Location Text | Baton Rouge, LA, United States |
| Department | Inspection and Field Testing |
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| Country | United States |
| Region | LA |
| City | Baton Rouge |
| Salary Raw | SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 97,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world. Our client is looking for an experienced HDD Inspector to work in Rockingham County, NC and Pittsylvania County, VA, supporting two active HDD crossings. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing HDD construction activities, reviewing drilling logs and bore profiles, monitoring frac-out risk and hole conditioning activities, and ensuring contractor compliance with project specifications and procedures. This position reports directly to the Chief Inspector and requires extensive HDD inspection experience on large-diameter pipeline projects. Project Details Location: Rockingham County, NC / Pittsylvania County, VA Closest City: Danville, VA Duration: Approximately 60–102 days Preferred Start Date: Before the end of June Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 6 days on / 1 day off Per Diem: $178/day (for candidates residing more than 50 miles from the project) Preference for 1099 contractors Responsibilities Provide inspection oversight for two active HDD crossings Monitor HDD construction activities including drilling operations and reporting Review drilling logs and bore profiles Monitor frac-out risk and hole conditioning activities Verify contractor compliance with project specifications and procedures Prepare daily inspection reports and project documentation Coordinate with project management, contractors, and the Chief Inspector Ensure safe and compliant execution of HDD activities 10–15+ years of pipeline inspection experience preferred Strong HDD inspection experience required Experience with 24"–42" HDD crossings preferred Experience with drilling logs, bore profiles, reaming, pullback operations, and frac-out monitoring API 1169 preferred Strong reporting and documentation skills Ability to work independently with minimal supervision Preferred Experience Chief Inspector or Lead Inspector experience Transmission pipeline construction experience Large-diameter HDD crossing experience Multi-site project oversight SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. If you are applying for a position within the United States and you have difficulty completing the on-line employment application because of a disability, please call 201-508-3149 for assistance and leave a message. You will receive a callback. Please note, this phone number is not for general employment information but is only for individuals who are experiencing difficulty applying for a position due to a disability. |
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| Apply URL | https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/SGS/744000130519939-senior-hdd-inspector-contract?oga=true |
| First Seen At | 2026-06-06 10:48:36Z |
| Last Seen At | 2026-06-06 10:48:36Z |
| Last Checked At | 2026-06-06 10:48:36Z |
| Last Changed At | 2026-06-06 10:48:36Z |
| Inactive At | — |
| Source Posted At | 2026-06-05 13:45:50Z |
| Source Updated At | — |
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