Structural Field Inspector – Asset Management
$39,000–$89,000 year
On-sitePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, United States or Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Conduct field inspections of existing industrial structures, including structural steel, reinforced concrete, foundations, and platforms, in rural Pennsylvania and Ohio facilities. Identify, photograph, and document observable structural deficiencies, damage, and safety concerns while executing inspections per Orbital procedures and client requirements. Communicate critical findings promptly to managers and coordinate daily activities with the Field Project Manager and client site contacts. Collect high-quality field notes, measurements, and supporting documentation to assist in preparing inspection reports and maintain accurate asset records. Travel regularly to industrial sites in active environments, complying with all OSHA, MSH, and site-specific safety protocols.
Required Qualifications
- Associate or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent combination of education and hands-on inspection experience
- At least 3 + years of experience performing structural or asset integrity inspections in industrial environments
- TWIC card holder preferred
- Prior experience supporting Asset Management, Asset Integrity, Mechanical Integrity (MI), or Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) programs is preferred
- Familiarity with digital inspection tools, mobile data collection, or asset tracking systems is preferred
- Experience working in a consulting engineering or inspection services environment preferred
- Experience working at asset-intensive 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
- Must be comfortable working in active industrial environments and following all safety requirements
Desired Qualifications
- TWIC card holder preferred
- Prior experience supporting Asset Management, Asset Integrity, Mechanical Integrity (MI), or Risk-Based Inspection (RBI) programs is preferred
- Familiarity with digital inspection tools, mobile data collection, or asset tracking systems is preferred
- Experience working in a consulting engineering or inspection services environment preferred
- Experience working at asset-intensive facilities such as power generation, oil & gas, refining, chemical processing, manufacturing, steel, mining, or materials processing sites
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