Overview

A major gas utility needed a structured, uniform inspection program for gas transmission and distribution projects. Paxon partnered with the client as part of their Strategic Third-Party Inspection Management Initiative, onboarding 45+ inspectors within 30 days and delivering consistent quality, compliance, and safety across an annual $25M program since 2022.

The client needed a structured, uniform inspection program for gas transmission and distribution projects to ensure compliance with company, state, and federal regulations while maintaining best-in-class safety and project timelines.

Paxon partnered with the client as part of their Strategic Third-Party Inspection Management Initiative. We onboarded more than 45 inspectors within 30 days, validating credentials and references to ensure readiness. Our team provided project management, construction oversight, and specialized inspection roles, including coating, welding, and safety inspectors, while maintaining superior communication with all stakeholders.

Paxon deployed over 45 inspection professionals to support the client’s program, delivering consistent quality and compliance across multiple projects. We maintained an exemplary safety record with zero lost days and zero recordable incidents, ensuring adherence to all regulatory and client standards. The program achieved a 20% diversity spend, reinforced local hiring, and operated with an annual budget of $25 million since 2022, helping the client meet its operational and compliance goals without delays.

Key outcomes
  • 45+ inspectors onboarded within 30 days
  • Zero lost days maintained across all projects
  • Zero recordable incidents throughout engagement
  • Coating, welding, and safety inspectors deployed
  • Company, state, and federal compliance ensured
  • 20% diversity spend target achieved
  • Local hiring reinforced across project locations
  • $25M annual budget managed since 2022
  • Consistent quality across multiple projects
  • Client operational and compliance goals met without delays
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