Gas and Utility Pipeline Network Inspection Foreman (Master Technician)

Quick Facts

• Role: Gas and Utility Pipeline Network Inspection Foreman (Master Technician)

• Focus: Gas and utility pipeline network inspections, monitoring, and site technical responsibility

Description

You will perform and monitor gas and utility pipeline network inspections and take technical responsibility on construction sites. The role includes supervising network measures, planning and controlling construction/maintenance/troubleshooting activities, and supporting commissioning and acceptance with technical documentation. You will also coordinate network control and switching measures, including operations under gas and during line isolations, while ensuring safety and budget compliance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and oversee pipeline network inspections in utility networks

• Perform special functions within network operations

• Support calculations, feasibility studies, and technical concepts

• Participate in on-call duty as required by operations

• Ensure budget adherence and support change-request management

• Plan, execute, monitor, and control construction, maintenance, and remediation/troubleshooting measures

• Support commissioning and acceptance processes with technical documentation and completion reports

• Coordinate and supervise network control and switching measures, including work under gas and line lockouts

• Provide technical leadership on construction sites with responsibility for work safety, risk assessments, and staff briefings/instruction

• Act as measures manager to ensure smooth project execution

Requirements

• Completed master-level further education (e.g., Gas and Water Installer Master, Plumbing and Heating Builder Master, Pipeline Network Foreman) or state-certified technician in utility technology/pipe construction/related fields

• 5+ years of relevant experience, ideally in gas, water, or pipeline networks

• German C2 level

• Solid handling of relevant technical regulations and standards

• Sachkunde according to DVGW and DGUV rulebooks

• Knowledge of DIN 4124 and RSA guidelines for securing road worksites

• Good knowledge of VOB

• Driver’s license class B

• Ideal: welding specialist qualification for steel/PE

• Experience with disturbance management, network engineering, and documentation of technical measures

• Ideal: SAP knowledge

• Strong customer orientation and independent working style

Benefits

• Responsible role in critical infrastructure

• Diverse work between network operations, construction supervision, and pipeline inspections

• High level of autonomy and room for initiative

• Further training and development opportunities

• Opportunity to contribute to safe and future-ready energy supply