HRSG Inspector

Vogt Power

$95K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field preferred
  • 5+ years experience with HRSGs, boilers, or power generation equipment preferred
  • Prior field service or reliability experience in heavy industrial settings
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent technical report writing and communication skills
  • Ability to interpret technical documentation
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard business software

Responsibilities

  • Conduct and document detailed inspections of HRSGs and related equipment
  • Prepare and review inspection documentation and plant operating history prior to inspections
  • Identify and report equipment condition, risks, and recommended actions
  • Communicate critical inspection findings to customers and stakeholders
  • Support business development by identifying aftermarket opportunities
  • Assist in proposal preparation and invoice management during non-peak seasons
  • Maintain inspection equipment and adhere to safety standards during assessments

Benefits

  • Extensive travel opportunities, including domestic and international
  • Support for professional development through training in advanced inspection techniques
  • Work in diverse and challenging environments within the power generation sector
  • Engagement in valuable relationships with clients and stakeholders
  • Dynamic work conditions with exposure to varied industrial settings
Full Job Description
Position Summary

The primary responsibility of the HRSG Inspector is to conduct, document, and report detailed inspections of Heat Recovery Steam Generators (HRSGs) with the goal of diagnosing equipment condition, identifying current and emerging issues, and supporting customers' long-term asset planning. Inspectors are expected to provide practical, helpful recommendations that assist customers in prioritizing maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and future outage planning. In addition to inspection activities, inspectors may support customer relationships and business development by identifying opportunities for solutions, parts, engineering studies, retrofits, and related services. During non-peak outage seasons, inspectors may also assist with business development activities, 3D scanning, proposal preparation, invoicing, parts support, and other HRSG Services needs as directed.

Essential Functions
• Use, maintain, and document inspection equipment, including digital cameras, ultrasonic testing (UT) equipment, gas detectors, thermal imaging devices, videoscopes, and other tools required to safely assess HRSG condition.
• Develop and maintain a working knowledge of HRSG design, operation, maintenance practices, and common failure mechanisms.
• Perform detailed inspections of HRSG equipment to identify existing issues, degradation mechanisms, reliability concerns, and operational risks.
• Prepare for inspections by reviewing plant operating history, design drawings, technical documentation, customer concerns, and prior inspection reports.
• Document inspection findings using company reporting standards and prepare clear, accurate inspection reports that identify equipment condition, observations, risk areas, and recommended actions.
• Prepare inspection punch lists and communicate critical findings to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Provide customers with practical recommendations regarding maintenance planning, repairs, upgrades, and long-term asset management.
• Identify opportunities for aftermarket parts, engineering studies, retrofits, and other solutions that address inspection findings and improve equipment reliability.
• Represent the company in a professional, customer-focused manner before, during, and after field assignments.
• Maintain flexibility to support inspections on short notice, particularly during spring and fall outage seasons.
• During non-peak periods, support business development activities, 3D scanning services, proposal preparation, invoicing, parts support, spare parts inventory management, order tracking, warranty support, engineering studies, retrofit proposals, and other aftermarket service initiatives as assigned.

Travel Requirements
• Extensive travel is required, including up to 75% or more during peak spring and fall outage seasons.
• Weekend travel and extended work schedules may be required based on customer outage schedules and project demands.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Physical Requirements

To perform the essential functions of this position, the employee must be able to:
• Enter confined spaces through openings as small as 12" x 16", including boiler drums and other HRSG components.
• Work in confined spaces for extended periods.
• Climb ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and other access structures.
• Work at heights of up to approximately 100 feet while using required fall protection equipment.
• Walk, stand, bend, kneel, crouch, and crawl throughout industrial facilities.
• Carry and operate inspection equipment, including videoscopes and related tools, throughout the HRSG and associated plant areas.
• Work in industrial power generation environments with exposure to varying temperatures, noise levels, dust, and other site conditions while wearing required personal protective equipment.

Requirements
• Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree, or equivalent technical training and experience in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Power Generation Technology, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years experience with HRSGs, boilers, pressure vessels, power generation equipment, or similar industrial systems preferred.
• Prior inspection, maintenance, outage, field service, or reliability experience in power generation or heavy industrial environments is highly desirable.
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, reports, and operating documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical report writing.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and standard business software.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Valid passport, or ability to obtain one, required.

Benefits

To provide greater transparency to candidates, we include base pay ranges for all US-based job postings that encompass all potential locations and levels for the open position. Our base pay ranges are set based on the function, discipline, level, and regional location and are benchmarked against companies in the same or similar industry. Final offers may vary based on multiple factors, including education, depth and relevance of work experience, relevant licenses and certifications, and may vary from the amounts listed in the job posting.

The base pay range for this HRSG Inspector role is $95,000-110,000

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