Field Quality Manager – Asset Management

Field Quality 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 experienced detailâoriented professionals who bring strong field knowledge and sound engineering judgment to ensure the quality and reliability of inspection outcomes.

Position Summary

Orbital is seeking a Field Quality Manager to provide independent field quality reviews of recently completed inspections across Asset Integrity and Asset Management programs. This role is responsible for verifying that inspections were performed thoroughly consistently and in accordance with Orbital standards client requirements and industry best practicesand that no critical assets or conditions were overlooked.

The Field Quality Manager serves as a second set of experienced eyes in the field performing targeted followâup inspections spot checks and quality audits. This position works closely with the Asset Management Program Manager and Field Project Managers to identify gaps trends training needs and opportunities for continuous improvement. The role requires significant field presence and professional judgment.

Key Responsibilities

Field Quality Reviews & Verification

• Conduct independent field quality reviews of recently completed structural and infrastructure inspections
• Verify inspection coverage asset boundaries access methods and inspection levels were appropriate for asset risk and complexity
• Confirm that observable deficiencies deterioration mechanisms and safety concerns were properly identified and documented
• Perform targeted reâinspections or spot checks to ensure no critical conditions or assets were missed

Data & Reporting Quality Assurance

• Review inspection photographs field notes and supporting documentation for completeness clarity and technical accuracy
• Validate consistency between field conditions and reported findings priorities and descriptions
• Identify discrepancies omissions or inconsistencies in inspection data and communicate findings to the Program Manager
• Support defensibility of inspection results for use in riskâbased prioritization and capital planning

Standards Consistency & Continuous Improvement

• Ensure inspections align with Orbital inspection procedures technical standards and clientâspecific requirements
• Identify systemic issues recurring gaps or trends across inspectors sites or programs
• Provide feedback to Field Project Managers and inspectors to improve inspection execution and data quality
• Support development and refinement of inspection standards checklists and quality review processes

Safety & Professional Practice

• Comply with all Orbital client OSHA MSHA and siteâspecific safety requirements
• Promote a strong safety culture during all field quality review activities
• Serve as a technical role model for field staff reinforcing professional judgment consistency and accountability

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Structural Engineering Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering or a related technical discipline or equivalent combination of education and extensive field inspection experience
• Minimum of 812 years of experience performing or overseeing structural or asset integrity inspections in industrial environments
• Strong handsâon knowledge of industrial structures deterioration mechanisms and inspection methodologies
• Demonstrated ability to identify missed conditions incomplete coverage or inconsistent inspection practices
• Excellent observational documentation and communication skills
• Ability to travel regularly to client sites and work in industrial field environments

Preferred

• TWIC card holder
• Experience supporting Asset Management Asset Integrity Mechanical Integrity (MI) or RiskâBased Inspection (RBI) programs
• Prior experience in quality assurance peer review senior inspection or technical audit roles
• Familiarity with digital inspection tools asset databases and inspection tracking platforms

About Orbital

Orbital has provided worldwide professional engineering and consulting services since 1969. Our Asset Management and Asset Integrity programs depend on consistent highâquality inspection data to protect safety support informed decisionâmaking and extend the life of critical infrastructure.

A commitment to excellence and attention to detail 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 the essential job functions.

Required Experience:

Manager