Asset Integrity Department Manager

Job Description

Job Description

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 is currently seeking an Asset Integrity (AIT) Department Manager for the Hammond, IN office. Orbital’s AIT services are designed to proactively maintain the integrity of structures and equipment throughout our clients’ facilities.

Activities within the AIT job scope include visual inspections and non-destructive testing (NDT) inspections on various structural and mechanical assets : overhead cranes, jib cranes, monorails, crane runways, buildings, concrete foundations, cooling towers, stacks, bins / silos / hoppers, tanks, pipe racks, horizontal lifelines, and walking working surfaces such as handrail systems, stairways, platforms, and ladders.

Orbital is seeking a high performing, critically thinking, analytical and experienced self-starter. The selected candidate will join as Department Manager of the AIT for the Hammond, IN office providing work coordination and technical program oversight to assigned staff.

The Department Manager is also responsible for supporting the Regional Manager and other local managers and strategic partners for leading the growth of this line of business.

This position will oversee the operational control of our AIT services and programmatic work for our existing clients. The position requires, scheduling field work, performing a final review of deliverables, sending deliverables to clients, developing a management strategy, performance reporting and monitoring of milestones of employees.

Primary duties will include the oversight of the AIT operations, preparation of client proposals, estimating, building / sustaining client relationships, issuing formal communication notices, remaining apprised of on-going policy changes, and various other tasks requested by the Regional Manager.

The ideal candidate will be a high performing, critical thinking, analytical, and experienced self-starter with excellent leadership skills, written and oral communication skills, customer service skills, and the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Orbital culture values safety, communication, accountability, professionalism, integrity, and respect.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Build and maintain key client relationships.
• Prepare proposals and project estimates for new projects.
• Handle and schedule project manpower and staffing utilization.
• Coordinate and track field work with client contacts and report writing.
• Coordinate and ensure proper tracking of Orbital owned equipment.
• Purchase safety supplies and personal protective equipment.
• Track projects to ensure schedule and budgets are maintained.
• Oversees logistics of equipment required for each project.
• Resolve minor customer and internal employee issues.
• Participate in and provide assistance with the AIT Core Team.
• Ensure procedures and processes are current and being followed.
• Support field work as required when resources are limited.
• Work with the Regional Manager in developing goals and tactical sales plans to help grow the AIT department.
• Work at elevated or in tight, confined space type areas. Use of negative pressure, air filtering / purifying respiratory protection may be required.
• Various other managerial activities and responsibilities at the direction of the Regional Manager

Minimum Requirements

• Five years or more of experience in engineering, technical design and management.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, project management, or related field.
• Must reside in a reasonable commuting distance to Hammond, IN; No relocation assistance or per diem will be provided
• Demonstrated ability to effectively organize multiple assignments, complex assignments, and competing priorities to produce quality reports and results.
• Experience with structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and / or foundation design.
• 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 drawings.
• Ability to lead staff, deliver assignments and demonstrate a strong work ethic.
• Ability to travel to our client facilities to scope out new projects, or support field work when the additional manpower is required.
• Ability to perform field inspections at higher elevations and confined spaces.
• Must have dependable transportation and a valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Must be able to pass a fit for duty test.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates with E.I.T. designation.
• Preferences are given to individuals with exposure to heavy industrial environments and marketplaces.
• Prior knowledge or experience with following licenses and certifications :
• OSHA 10- or 30-hour certification
• MSHA Part 46 / 48 certification
• TWIC card
• Aerial lift training and certification
• Confined space trained and competent
• Non-destructive testing experience (UTT, PT, MT, VT)
• API 510, 570 and 653 knowledge and / or certification
• Understanding of codes including IBC, AISC, ASCE, ASME, and API.

Orbital Engineering, Inc. has provided worldwide professional engineering and consulting services since 1969. Our commitment to quality, responsiveness, and attention to detail has earned us the reputation as a leading provider of engineering and design services.

A commitment to excellence and hard work will be rewarded with a competitive salary, career advancement opportunities, 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.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.