Field Inspector
Working with our business partners to create, improve and sustain industry and infrastructure. Orbital Engineering has been driven by this core purpose for more than 50 years - energizing Orbital team members and helping our clients solve challenging and complex problems with innovative engineering, inspection, and construction solutions. Orbital team members are guided by the fundamental beliefs of building trusted relationships, personal accountability, innovation, and excellence in everything we do. Orbital is looking for others to join our team to continue activating our purpose and embrace our values.
Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking an ambitious Field Inspector who will support our Houston, TX Region. A successful candidate will inspect structural components at customer locations and ensure that structural deficiencies are recorded for customer use. The gathering of field measurements, conducting inspections and observing existing conditions in a heavy industrial environment is a primary component of this position.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Detect possible defects and faults in structural systems and recommend or stipulate appropriate remedial measures for noncomplex defects. • Accurately read and comprehend drawings. • Learn job-related material primarily through oral instruction and observation which takes place mainly in an on-the-job training setting. • Use graphic instructions, such as blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts, or other visual aids. • Applies intensive and diversified knowledge in broad areas of assignments, especially projects concerned with unique or specialized problems. • Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. • Interfaces directly with the client's representatives as necessary. • Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
• Proficient with a computer and/or tablet use in office & field. • This position may require travel to other customer sites in other states as needed. • Work safely while performing field and office tasks. • Employees may occasionally be required to lift up to 50 pounds. • While performing the duties of this job, employees may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme cold, and extreme heat. • Noise levels are usually moderate.
Experience
At least 3-5 years of appropriate inspection experience and/or field technician supervision. Personnel with experience in shop welding and fabrication or quality inspection in other fields is a plus.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent required. Technical degree preferred. Recent civil/structural engineering graduates interested in practical field experience under a professional engineer to help bolster their growth are encouraged to apply.
Physical Demands
The physical demands of this job must be met for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing this job, employees are regularly to sit, walk, stand, bend, and climb ladders & use arms and hands. Employees must have good sight, including color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus & the ability to talk and hear. Employees may occasionally be required to lift up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, employees may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme cold, and extreme heat. Noise levels are usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform essential job functions.
Minimum Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required. Must pass a fit for duty test. Reliable vehicle transportation is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Technical degree preferred. Nondestructive testing experience. Certified welding inspector. American Petroleum Inspector 510, 570 or 653. NACE coating inspector. Experience in shop welding and fabrication or quality inspection in other fields.
Benefits and Compensation
A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, 401(k), and supplemental insurance.
About Orbital Engineering, Inc.
Orbital Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO/AA/M-F-V-D. Orbital Engineering, Inc. seeks diversity among its employees.
Since 1969, Orbital Engineering, Inc. has partnered with the industrial sector to provide full-service solutions in engineering and design, construction management and QA/QC, safety, and asset integrity services. Our expertise in Transmission & Distribution, Midstream and Downstream Oil, Gas and Chemical, Metals, and Infrastructure has allowed us to successfully support our customers both nationally and abroad. In having customers ranging from Fortune 500 companies to local municipal authorities, Orbital Engineering, Inc. understands how to technically and cost-effectively manage projects of all sizes.
Orbital Engineering, Inc. is a customer-centered organization committed to establishing long-term business partners and providing innovative solutions. Acknowledging that a superior deliverable is always the expected outcome, our staff is trained to create a customer experience focused on effective communication, a customized project delivery approach and complete transparency.
While our subject matter and technical expertise is comparable to much larger organizations, Orbital Engineering, Inc. maintains the flexibility and ability to provide personal attention at all levels.
For 50 years, Orbital Engineering, Inc. has been a strategic partner to the world’s most successful businesses with a strong reputation in providing engineering and design, construction management and QA/QC, safety and asset integrity services with an exceptional personal touch. Having completed over 25,000 successful projects across our regional offices, Orbital Engineering, Inc. has refined its process of leveraging subject matter expertise and available resources to provide a well-qualified team that strives to exceed the project expectations.