HRSG Inspector

About Vogt Power International

Join Vogt Power International Inc., a leader in engineering excellence based in Louisville, KY, dedicated to designing, manufacturing, and supplying equipment for the power generation sector. Vogt specializes in heat recovery steam generators (HRSGs) and serves a broad spectrum of domestic and international customers.

Role Overview

The HRSG Inspector is responsible for conducting thorough and detailed inspections of heat recovery steam generators. The role involves assessing equipment condition, identifying both current issues and potential future risks, and assisting customers in strategic asset management. Inspectors provide actionable recommendations on maintenance, repairs, upgrades, and outage planning. Additionally, they may engage in supporting customer relationships and aiding business development by spotting opportunities for part sales, engineering studies, retrofits, and other service solutions. During off-peak periods, inspectors assist with business development tasks, 3D scanning, proposal generation, invoicing, parts support, and other related activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and record the use of inspection tools such as digital cameras, ultrasonic testing devices, gas detectors, thermal imaging instruments, and videoscopes to evaluate HRSG conditions safely.
• Gain and update knowledge on HRSG design, operating principles, maintenance practices, and typical failure modes.
• Conduct comprehensive inspections to detect existing problems, deterioration mechanisms, and operational risks.
• Review plant background information including operational history, designs, technical docs, concerns, and past inspections to prepare for job assignments.
• Generate inspection reports adhering to company standards that clearly document equipment conditions, findings, risk areas, and suggested actions.
• Create punch lists highlighting critical issues, and communicate these effectively to customers and internal teams.
• Advise customers practically on maintenance schedules, repairs, upgrades, and asset longevity strategies.
• Identify and recommend aftermarket parts, engineering studies, retrofit options, and other reliability-improving solutions.
• Maintain professionalism representing the company before, during, and after field work.
• Be flexible for quick deployment especially during peak outage seasons in spring and fall.
• Support additional business and service functions such as 3D scanning, proposals, invoicing, equipment support, inventory, warranty, and studies when not engaged in inspections.

Travel Requirements

• Extensive travel up to 75% or more during peak seasons is expected.
• Work schedules may include weekends and extended hours depending on outage timelines and project needs.
• Capability to travel both domestically and internationally is essential.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

• Access confined spaces through openings as small as 12" x 16" including boiler drums and other HRSG components.
• Remain in confined spaces for extended durations.
• Climb ladders, stairs, scaffolding, and other elevated access structures safely using fall protection gear, working at heights up to 100 feet.
• Perform physical activities such as walking, standing, bending, kneeling, crouching, and crawling across industrial plant locations.
• Carry and manage inspection equipment including videoscopes throughout facilities.
• Work in power generation environments exposed to diverse temperatures, noise, dust, and other surrounding conditions, complying with required personal protective equipment standards.

Accommodation Statement

The company will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable essential job functions.

Qualifications

• Preferred: Associate's or Bachelor's degree, or equivalent technical education/training in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Power Generation Technology, or related disciplines.
• At least 5 years of experience with HRSGs, boilers, pressure vessels, power generation machinery, or similar heavy industrial equipment is favored.
• Strong background in inspection, maintenance, outage management, field service, or reliability in industrial or power generation fields is highly advantageous.
• Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Aptitude to read and interpret technical drawings, operation manuals, and reports.
• Strong oral and written communication abilities, particularly in technical report documentation.
• Effective organizational skills with the capability to handle multiple tasks concurrently.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and standard business software.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel internationally with a valid passport or obtain one if needed.

Compensation

This position offers a base salary ranging from $95,000 to $110,000 annually. Final salary is determined by factors including education, relevant work experience, and certifications. This pay range reflects all US locations and job levels within this role.