What is a natural gas inspector and how to become one

Key steps to become a natural gas inspector

1. Explore natural gas inspector education requirements

   Most common natural gas inspector degrees

   Bachelor's

   52.6 %

   Associate

   15.8 %

   Certificate

   10.5 %

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2. Start to develop specific natural gas inspector skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Construction Sites	55.34%
   Construction Inspection	18.03%
   OQ	10.20%
   Inspection Services	8.16%
   Gas Meters	4.17%

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3. Complete relevant natural gas inspector training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 6-12 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New natural gas inspectors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a natural gas inspector based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real natural gas inspector resumes.

4. Research natural gas inspector duties and responsibilities

   • Identify electrical, plumbing and safety problems applicable to the installation and take necessary corrective action.
   • Provide oversight when contractors are installing

5. Apply for natural gas inspector jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a natural gas inspector job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams