Senior Field Inspector

About the role

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Senior Field Inspector for its Houston, TX Region. This position supports inspections of structural components at customer locations and ensures that structural deficiencies are recorded for customer use.

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.
• Apply intensive and diversified knowledge in broad areas of assignments, especially projects concerned with unique or specialized problems.
• Complete company developed training modules.
• Interface directly with the client's representatives as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 5+ years of appropriate inspection experience and/or field technician supervision.
• Experience in shop welding and fabrication or quality inspection in other fields is a plus.
• 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.
• NDT experience is preferred.
• Certified welding inspector preferred.
• American Petroleum Inspector 510, 570 or 653 preferred.
• NACE coating inspector preferred.
• Experience in shop welding and fabrication or quality inspection in other fields is preferred.
• Must pass a fit for duty test.
• Reliable vehicle transportation is required.

Qualifications

• 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.
• NDT experience is preferred.
• Certified welding inspector preferred.
• American Petroleum Inspector 510, 570 or 653 preferred.
• NACE coating inspector preferred.
• Experience in shop welding and fabrication or quality inspection in other fields is preferred.
• Must pass a fit for duty test.
• Reliable vehicle transportation is required.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; a 401(k)-retirement savings plan; and supplemental insurance options. Additional benefits include company-paid life and AD&D insurance, company-paid short-term disability coverage, and a generous paid time off program.