Structural Field Inspector – Asset Management

Structural Field Inspector Asset Management

Location: Dallas TX and Houston TX
Business Unit: Asset Integrity
Reports To: Field Project Manager / Asset Management Program 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 value safety attention to detail and delivering highâquality inspection data that directly supports longâterm asset management decisions.

Position Summary

Orbital is seeking a Structural Field Inspector to support the execution of Asset Integrity and Asset Management programs at client facilities in rural areas between Dallas TX and Houston TX. This role is responsible for performing field inspections of existing structural assets documenting observed conditions and collecting accurate defensible data that supports riskâbased decision making.

The Structural Field Inspector works closely with the Field Project Manager and Asset Management Program Manager to ensure inspections are performed safely consistently and in accordance with established standards procedures and client requirements. This position is fieldâfocused and requires regular travel to industrial facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Field Inspection & Data Collection

• Perform field inspections of existing industrial structures including structural steel reinforced concrete foundations platforms walkingâworking surfaces conveyors bins silos stacks and similar assets
• Execute inspections in accordance with Orbital inspection procedures industry standards and clientâspecific requirements
• Identify photograph and accurately document observable structural deficiencies damage deterioration and safety concerns
• Communicate Priority 1 (P1) or critical findings promptly to the Field Project Manager or Program Manager during field activities when required

Safety & Compliance

• Comply with all Orbital client OSHA MSHA and siteâspecific safety requirements
• Review and follow client safety procedures and complete all required safety documentation prior to and during field work
• Ensure all inspection tools equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) are in good working condition prior to use

Reporting & Documentation

• Collect highâquality field notes photographs measurements and supporting documentation
• Assist with the preparation of inspection reports and deliverables by providing clear complete and wellâorganized field data
• Maintain accurate records of inspected assets locations and observations to support Asset Management databases and longâterm tracking

Team & Client Coordination

• Coordinate daily field activities with the Field Project Manager inspectors and client site contacts
• Maintain professional working relationships with client operations maintenance and engineering personnel
• Support mentoring of junior inspectors and field staff as needed

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelors degree in Engineering Engineering Technology Construction Management or a related technical discipline or equivalent combination of education and handsâon inspection experience
• Minimum of 37 years of experience performing structural or asset integrity inspections in industrial environments
• Experience working at assetâintensive facilities such as power generation oil & gas refining chemical processing manufacturing steel mining or materials processing sites
• Strong understanding of structural components and common deterioration mechanisms
• Ability to accurately document field observations using written notes and photographs
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly to client sites and work in industrial environments

Preferred

• TWIC card holder
• Prior experience supporting Asset Management Asset Integrity Mechanical Integrity (MI) or RiskâBased Inspection (RBI) programs
• Familiarity with digital inspection tools mobile data collection or asset tracking systems
• Experience working in a consulting engineering or inspection services 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 service life of critical infrastructure through consistent highâquality inspection practices.

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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