Water Tank Inspector

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP • Newport News, VA

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About The Position

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world!

WRA is looking for an experience Water Tank Inspector to join our team in our Newport News location.

Responsibilities:

The Water Tank Inspector is responsible for managing and performing inspection of existing water storage tanks and daily construction management and inspection services for new construction of water storage tanks. Types of tanks include elevated, ground, hydro pneumatic, steel and concrete tanks.

Work performed on projects may include but is not limited to the following services:

Existing water tank condition inspection
Coating application inspections
Coating condition assessments
Inspection of welds
Assistance with writing reports on tank condition inspections
Inspection of third-party cell phone carrier facilities installed on water storage tanks
Concrete inspection
Construction management
Performing field inspection of Contractor's operations to see that they comply with contract documents;
Preparing daily and weekly reports on work accomplished by Contractor;
Reviewing periodic pay estimates for accuracy with Contractor;
Preparing sketches and assembling data for Engineer's use in making changes to the project;
Keeping diaries and making reports on work accomplished and/or noted deficiencies;
Communicating effectively with all the parties involved in the project, including the Owner and Owner's operational and field staff on a regular basis;
Keeping them apprised of field conditions and maintaining active communications and excellent rapport with the Owner and the entire project team throughout the construction process
Preparing As Built Drawings

Requirements

• Must have a High School diploma or State Equivalency Certificate.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Basic computer skills (Word & Excel) required
• Must be flexible and able to work in a team environment and/or independently
• Must be capable of climbing ladders, working at heights on scaffolding, and entering confined spaces
• Tank and coating inspection experience
• Proven work ethic and willingness to learn and complete training provided
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or higher in a field related to engineering, technology, or construction, or other related advanced certificate preferred and highly desired
• Water tank inspection experience
• NACE/AMPP certification or willingness to work toward certification
• Preferred applicants have demonstrated inspection and management experience with tank construction and tank rehabilitation projects requiring monitoring a contractor's work for conformance to the design plans, specifications, and general permit requirements

Responsibilities

• Existing water tank condition inspection
• Coating application inspections
• Coating condition assessments
• Inspection of welds
• Assistance with writing reports on tank condition inspections
• Inspection of third-party cell phone carrier facilities installed on water storage tanks
• Concrete inspection
• Construction management
• Performing field inspection of Contractor's operations to see that they comply with contract documents
• Preparing daily and weekly reports on work accomplished by Contractor
• Reviewing periodic pay estimates for accuracy with Contractor
• Preparing sketches and assembling data for Engineer's use in making changes to the project
• Keeping diaries and making reports on work accomplished and/or noted deficiencies
• Communicating effectively with all the parties involved in the project, including the Owner and Owner's operational and field staff on a regular basis
• Keeping them apprised of field conditions and maintaining active communications and excellent rapport with the Owner and the entire project team throughout the construction process
• Preparing As Built Drawings

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED