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# Senior HDD Inspector - Contract

Charlotte, NC, United States Contract or temporary Senior individual contributor Manufacturing & Production 

Listed on SGS’s official careers site. Posted June 5, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on SGS’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/SGS/744000130517250--senior-hdd-inspector-contract)

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## Job description

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

## Qualifications

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

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Jun 5, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Oct 12, 2026
- Last checked: Oct 19, 2026
- Listed for: 136 days
- Location: Charlotte, NC, United States
- Employment type: Contract or temporary[Apply on SGS’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/SGS/744000130517250--senior-hdd-inspector-contract)

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