Orbital Engineering, Inc.

Overview

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Field Inspector in the Houston, TX region, requiring travel to local and occasionally out-of-state client sites. The role involves conducting field inspections and ensuring client structures and equipment remain compliant and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Detect possible defects and faults in structural and mechanical systems in the field and recommend appropriate remedial measures.
• Generate accurate inspection reports in Orbital’s inspection software platform efficiently within project budgets.
• Ensure all operational and project-related activities are completed in accordance with Orbital’s Project Management System (OPMS).
• Accurately read and comprehend drawings.
• Learn job-related material primarily through oral instruction and observation 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.
• 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 a computer and/or tablet use in office & field.
• 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 assignments and competing priorities.
• Computer proficiency including general office products, design, 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 is preferred.
• TWIC Card holder preferred.
• OSHA 10hr or 30hr preferred.
• MSHA Part 46 or 48 preferred.
• Ability to travel to client facilities.
• Must have dependable transportation and a valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Must be able to pass a fit-for-duty test.
• This position requires the ability to pass a post-offer drug and alcohol test.

Benefits

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

Additional Information

• This is an on-site or hybrid position.
• Compensation is based on market data and internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s location.