Civil Inspector

MISTRAS Group•Baton Rouge, LA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Civil Inspector is responsible for ensuring that all civil, structural, and concrete construction activities comply with project specifications, applicable codes, safety standards, and environmental regulations. Working within refinery and industrial construction environments, the Civil Inspector monitors the quality and integrity of foundations, structural systems, infrastructure, and civil works to ensure safe and reliable operation of critical facilities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
Valid Driver's License.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Experience in civil construction inspection, industrial facilities, refinery, petrochemical, or heavy industrial projects.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documents.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
ACI Concrete Field-Testing Technician or ACI Level II Certification.
AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
API 570 and/or API 653 Certification (preferred).
OSHA 10-Hour or OSHA 30-Hour Safety Certification.
Additional civil or quality inspection certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

Inspect and oversee road construction, bridge replacement, slope stabilization, concrete supports, and underground firewater piping installations.
Verify soil compaction, excavation, grading, and foundation preparation activities.
Inspect rebar placement, formwork installation, concrete pours, curing processes, and concrete testing for equipment foundations, storage tanks, reactors, and other refinery structures.
Monitor structural steel erection, including alignment, bolting, welding, coating, and fireproofing of pipe racks, platforms, and support structures.
Inspect refinery infrastructure including drainage systems, access roads, evaporation ponds, stormwater systems, and blast-resistant buildings.
Witness and document quality control testing, including: Concrete compressive strength testing, Soil density and compaction testing, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), Material verification and compliance inspections.
Review engineering drawings, specifications, and construction documents to ensure work is performed according to approved designs.
Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, including API, ASTM, ACI, and project-specific requirements.
Conduct field audits of contractor activities and verify corrective actions when deficiencies are identified.
Prepare inspection reports, daily logs, quality documentation, and Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) when required.
Monitor construction activities to ensure adherence to refinery safety procedures and environmental regulations.
Exercise stop-work authority when unsafe conditions, quality concerns, or non-compliant work practices are observed.