Field Project Manager – Asset Management

Field Project Manager Asset Management

Location: Dallas TX and Houston TX
Business Unit: Asset Integrity
Reports To: Asset Management Program Manager / Senior Project Manager

About Orbital Engineering

For more than 55 years Orbital Engineering Inc. (Orbital) has partnered with industrial owners to create improve and sustain critical infrastructure. Our Asset Management and Asset Integrity services help clients proactively manage aging assets reduce risk and make informed lifecycle decisions through engineering inspection and dataâdriven programs.

Orbital team members are guided by a shared commitment to trusted relationships accountability innovation and technical excellence. We are seeking fieldâoriented professionals who thrive in operational environments and take pride in delivering consistent highâquality inspection and asset condition data.

Position Summary

Orbital is seeking a Field Project Manager Asset Management to support the execution of Asset Integrity and Asset Management programs across client facilities near Dallas TX and Houston TX. This role is responsible for leading dayâtoâday field execution of inspection and engineering activities while ensuring safety quality schedule adherence and data integrity.

The Field Project Manager collaborates with the Asset Management Program Manager or Senior Project Manager field crews technical support teams and client site contacts to achieve program goals coordinate field operations and act as Orbitals on-site representative during inspections and assessments. This role requires being present in the field and actively coordinating with inspectors engineers and client staff.

Key Responsibilities

Field Execution & Project Delivery

• Manage and coordinate field execution of Asset Management and Asset Integrity projects including structural and other infrastructure inspections
• Serve as the primary onâsite point of contact during field activities ensuring alignment with project scope safety requirements and client expectations
• Coordinate daily field activities including access planning scheduling and logistics across multiple assets and facilities
• Track field progress and communicate status issues and risks to the Program Manager

Inspection & Technical Support

• Support inspection planning efforts including inspection scopes asset boundaries and inspection levels
• Review field inspection data photographs and notes for completeness clarity and adherence to established standards
• Assist with the preparation and review of inspection reports findings and supporting documentation
• Provide technical input to engineering teams supporting repair recommendations or followâup evaluations

Safety Quality & Standards

• Enforce Orbital safety policies and client safety requirements during all field activities
• Ensure field work is executed in accordance with Orbitals Quality Management System (QMS) inspection procedures and clientâspecific standards
• Promote consistency and repeatability in inspection execution documentation and data collection across facilities
• Identify opportunities for improving field efficiency inspection methods and data quality

Team & Client Coordination

• Coordinate the work of field inspectors technicians and subcontractors
• Support mentoring and oversight of junior field staff and inspectors
• Maintain professional working relationships with client operations maintenance and engineering personnel
• Escalate technical safety or execution concerns to the Program Manager as appropriate

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Structural Mechanical or Civil) or equivalent combination of education and fieldâbased Asset Integrity experience
• Minimum of 58 years of experience supporting Asset Integrity inspection or Asset Management projects in industrial environments
• Experience working in assetâintensive industries such as power generation oil & gas refining chemical processing manufacturing steel mining or materials processing
• Strong field leadership skills with the ability to manage crews schedules and site logistics
• Working knowledge of inspection methodologies asset condition assessments and reporting practices
• Strong written and verbal communication skills particularly related to field coordination and reporting
• Ability to travel regularly to other regional client sites

Preferred

• TWIC card holder
• Prior experience supporting Asset Management Asset Integrity Mechanical Integrity (MI) or RiskâBased Inspection (RBI) programs
• Familiarity with digital inspection tools databases and asset tracking platforms
• Previous experience working in a consulting engineering or inspection environment

About Orbital

Orbital has provided worldwide professional engineering and consulting services since 1969. Our Asset Integrity and Asset Management programs help clients proactively manage risk improve safety and extend the life of critical assets.

A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary career advancement opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision prescription drug coverage 401(k) and supplemental insurance.

Orbital Engineering Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/AA/M/F/V/D). Orbital seeks diversity among its employees. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform essential job functions.

Required Experience:

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