Orbital Engineering, Inc.

Overview

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Field Inspector in the Houston, TX region. This position involves conducting field inspections, collecting data, and preparing technical reports while ensuring client structures and equipment remain compliant and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Detect possible defects and faults in structural and mechanical systems in the field.
• Generate accurate inspection reports efficiently within project budgets.
• Ensure all operational and project-related activities comply with Orbital’s Project Management System.
• Accurately read and comprehend drawings.
• Learn job-related material through oral instruction and observation.
• Use graphic instructions, such as blueprints and schematic drawings.
• Apply intensive and diversified knowledge in broad areas of assignments.
• Rely on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Complete company-developed training modules.
• Interface directly with the client’s representatives as necessary.
• Be proficient with computer and/or tablet use in office and field.
• Travel to client sites in other states.
• Work safely while performing field and office tasks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical degree preferred.
• AS or BS Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering preferred.
• 8+ years of appropriate inspection experience with a safe performance record.
• Experience related to structural inspections, API inspections, welding, steel, and industrial machinery.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively organize multiple and complex assignments.
• Computer proficiency including general office products and business enterprise software.
• Reasoning skills and ability to solve practical problems.
• Ability to read and understand engineering and fabrication drawings.
• Ability to perform field inspections at higher elevations and confined spaces.
• Experience with welding, site QAQC, inspection, concrete, steel, and bolting testing.
• Part 107 Pilot License preferred.
• Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) experience preferred.
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) preferred.
• AMPP coating inspector preferred.
• Experience in shop welding and fabrication or quality inspection in other fields preferred.
• TWIC Card holder preferred.
• OSHA 10hr or 30hr preferred.
• MSHA Part 46 or 48 preferred.
• Preference given to individuals with exposure to heavy industrial environments.
• Must have dependable transportation and a valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Must be able to pass a fit-for-duty test.
• Ability to pass a post-offer drug and alcohol test.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• PTO

Additional Information

• This is an on-site or hybrid position.
• Compensation is based on market data and internal equity.