Senior Field Inspector

Working with our business partners to create, improve and sustain industry and infrastructure. Orbital Engineering has been driven by this core purpose for more than 50 years - energizing Orbital team members and helping our clients solve challenging and complex problems with innovative engineering, inspection, and construction solutions. Orbital team members are guided by the fundamental beliefs of building trusted relationships, personal accountability, innovation, and excellence in everything we do. Orbital is looking for others to join our team to continue activating our purpose and embrace our values.

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Senior/Lead Inspector to support our Ghent, KY Region. A successful candidate will inspect structural components at customer locations and ensure that structural deficiencies are recorded for customer use. The gathering of field measurements, conducting inspections and observing existing conditions in a heavy industrial environment is a primary component of this position. Candidates must be prepared to readily accept these requirements and will be properly trained to work in these environments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Detect possible defects and faults in structural systems and recommend or stipulate appropriate remedial measures for noncomplex defects.
• Accurately read and comprehend drawings.
• Learn job-related material primarily through oral instruction and observation which takes place mainly in an on-the-job training setting.
• Use graphic instructions, such as blueprints, schematic drawings, layouts, or other visual aids.
• Applies intensive and diversified knowledge in broad areas of assignments, especially projects concerned with unique or specialized problems.
• Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Complete company developed training modules.
• Interfaces directly with the client’s representatives as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Proficient with a computer and/or tablet use in office & field.
• This position may require travel to other customer sites in other states as needed.
• Work safely while performing field and office tasks.

• Employees may occasionally be required to lift up to 50 pounds.

• While performing the duties of this job, employees may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme cold, and extreme heat.

• Noise levels are usually moderate.

EXPERIENCE

• 5+ years of appropriate inspection experience and/or field technician supervision.
• Junior Inspectors with less than 5 years are also encouraged to apply
• Personnel with experience in shop welding and fabrication or quality inspection in other fields is a plus.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Technical degree preferred.
• Recent civil/structural engineering graduates interested in practical field experience under a professional engineer to help bolster their growth are encouraged to apply.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands of this job must be met for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing this job, employees are regularly to sit, walk, stand, bend, and climb ladders & use arms and hands.
• Employees must have good sight, including color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus & the ability to talk and hear.
• Employees may occasionally be required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

WORK ENVIORNMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, employees may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
• Noise levels are usually moderate.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must pass a fit for duty test.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree preferred.

• Nondestructive testing experience.

• Certified welding inspector.

• American Petroleum Inspector 510, 570 or 653.

• NACE coating inspector.

• Experience in shop welding and fabrication or quality inspection in other fields.

A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, 401(k), and supplemental insurance.

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO/AA/M-F-V-D. Orbital Engineering, Inc. seeks diversity among its employees.