Asset Integrity Regional Manager- Kansas City area

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 seeking a Regional Manager for our Asset Integrity department in the Kansas City area. Orbital’s Asset Integrity Services are designed to proactively maintain the integrity of structures and equipment throughout our clients’ facilities. This position will report to the Director of Asset Integrity and will entail the direct supervision of a team of inspectors. Our clients include heavy industry, utilities, and refineries.

This position will oversee the operational control of our asset integrity services and programmatic work for our existing clients. The position requires scheduling field work, tracking deliverables, developing a management strategy, reporting performance, and monitoring milestones. Primary duties will include overseeing the asset integrity operations, preparing client proposals, estimating, issuing formal communication notices, remaining apprised of ongoing policy changes, and various other tasks. 

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 the following:  

• Build and maintain key client relationships.
• Prepare inspection plans, proposals, and project estimates for new projects. 
• Handle and schedule daily workforce scheduling and staffing utilization.
• Coordinate and track fieldwork with client contacts and report writing.
• Coordinate and ensure proper tracking of Orbital-owned and leased equipment.
• Track projects to ensure schedules and budgets are maintained.
• Manage the logistics of equipment required for each project. 
• Resolve minor customer and internal employee issues.
• Ensure procedures and processes are current and being followed. 
• Support field work as required when resources are limited.
• Work with the executive team in developing goals and tactical sales plans to help grow the asset integrity team.
• 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

Minimum Requirements 

• Five years or more of experience in engineering, construction, technical design, and management. 
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, business, project management, or related field. 
• Must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the Kansas City area.
• 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 and fabrication 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 fieldwork when 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. or P.E. designation.
• Preferences given to individuals with exposure to heavy industrial environments and marketplaces.
• Prior knowledge or experience with the following licenses and certifications:
• OSHA 10- or 30-hour certification
• MSHA Part 46/48 certification
• TWIC card
• Understanding of codes including IBC, AISC, ASCE, ASME, and API. 

Orbital Engineering, Inc. has provided worldwide professional engineering, inspection, and consulting services since 1969. Our commitment to quality, responsiveness, and attention to detail has earned us a 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.