Civil Inspector

MISTRAS Group; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Civil Inspector role at MISTRAS Group involves ensuring civil, structural, and concrete construction meets project specs, codes, and safety standards within refinery environments. You will monitor foundations, structures, and infrastructure, and document QC testing and NCRs.

Applicants should have a high school diploma with preferred civil engineering credentials, a valid license, and experience in heavy industrial projects, with strong reporting and field inspection capabilities.

Qualifications

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

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 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 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.

Skills

Civil inspection

Quality control

Field reporting

Reading drawings

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Associate's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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.

Major Responsibilities & Activities

• 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.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• 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.

Preferred Certifications

• 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.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Road construction and infrastructure inspection.
• Concrete construction, foundations, and support structures.
• Underground utility and firewater piping systems.
• Structural steel inspection and refinery construction practices.
• Soil mechanics, compaction, and earthwork operations.
• Quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Strong understanding of construction codes, standards, and specifications.
• Excellent attention to detail and observational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare accurate technical reports and maintain inspection records.
• Sound judgment and confidence to address safety and quality concerns in the field.

Essential Physical Functions

• Frequent lifting of materials and equipment up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to walk, climb ladders, navigate uneven terrain, and work around active construction sites.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and refinery operating environments.
• Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and perform field inspections for extended periods.

Work Environment

This position requires working in active refinery, petrochemical, and heavy industrial construction environments where strict safety protocols must be followed. The Civil Inspector will collaborate with project management, engineering teams, contractors, and operations personnel to ensure the safe, compliant, and successful completion of civil and structural construction activities.

MISTRAS Group, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity. Employment decisions including initial hiring and all matters involving the terms and conditions of employment will be made without regard to any protected class under applicable law. If hired, the employment relationship is “At-Will,” which means that employment can be terminated at any time, and for any reason, at the option of either the Company or the employee. Please direct questions about these policies to a MISTRAS Group, Inc. Human Resources representative.

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Note To Applicants

Smoking is prohibited in all indoor areas of the Company. Employees may use designated smoking areas (if established) in accordance with applicable state and local law.

Rhode Island Applicants: The Company is subject to Chapters 29-38 of Title 28 of the General Laws of Rhode Island, and is therefore covered by the state’s workers’ compensation law.

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