Senior Field Inspector

Overview

Orbital Engineering, Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Field Inspector local to the Greater St. Louis, MO Region. This position will require traveling to local client sites and occasional out‑of‑state travel when needed. Orbital’s Asset Integrity Services ensures client structures and equipment remain compliant and reliable. Reporting to the Atlantic Region Department Manager, this role involves conducting field inspections, collecting data, preparing technical reports, and other duties.

Candidates should have hands‑on experience in heavy industrial settings such as steel mills, petrochemical, chemical, mining, materials processing, or power generation.

• Detect possible defects and faults in structural and mechanical systems in the field and recommend or stipulate appropriate remedial measures for non‑complex defects.
• 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 which takes place mainly 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 computer and/or tablet use in office and field.
• This position will require travel to client sites in other states.
• Work safely while performing field and office tasks.
• On the road.
• In‑state and out‑of‑state travel to industrial client sites (e.g., utilities, oil & gas facilities, refineries, chemical plants, steel mills). Must be comfortable working in active industrial environments and following all safety requirements.
• 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 essential job functions.

Please note that this job posting does not list all duties and responsibilities that are required of this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

• 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, complex assignments, and competing priorities to produce quality reports and results.
• 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 any of the following: welding, site QAQC, inspection, concrete, steel, and bolting testing.
• 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.
• OSHA 10hr or 30hr preferred.
• MSHA Part 46 or 48 preferred.
• Preference given to individuals with exposure to heavy industrial environments and marketplaces.
• 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 (including marijuana) and alcohol test in compliance with Federal regulations and is also subject to random…