Authorized Inspector Trainee - Des Plaines, IL

Company
HSB
Location
Des Plaines , United States

HSB is looking for Inspectors to join our Engineering Team! This field-based position is an integral part of our commitment to the quality and service we provide for our customers and to their equipment.

The work is varied from day to day and is ideally suited to a self-motivated individual who can work independently.  A successful inspector will have excellent communications skills and the ability to work with HSB clients and customers in a professional manor with high integrity.
As an inspector, you will review and witness activities to recognized international codes, standards and/or regulations such as ASME® Code, Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) and Canadian Standards to name a few.  You will also provide inspections to, client specifications and perform Engineering services to companies throughout the designated area.
The position has minimum qualifications of a high school diploma and work experience with boilers and pressure vessels or nuclear reactors. 
 
Training is provided annually for all of our inspectors, which is developed and supported by our technical industry experts.

About HSB - Global Inspection and Engineering Services
Global Inspection and Engineering Services is an inspection focused engineering division of HSBIIC with over 450 engineers, inspectors and auditors located in over 27 countries. The world’s largest ASME Authorized Inspection Agency, GIES Inspectors are instrumental in providing on location services that verify the quality and conformance of pressure equipment when it is being manufactured, erected and/or repaired. The work of our Global Inspection and Engineering Services personnel is focused on the beginning of the life cycle of the type of equipment insured by HSB and is an important part of HSB’s comprehensive understanding of the insured equipment.  Services include:

• Review and acceptance of Job Packages
• In-process Inspections
• Monitoring of Quality Control System
• Witnessing final Hydrostatic Test
• Review and signing of required forms

HSB has a long and respected reputation as the leader in our industry with a primary focus on workplace safety.

 

Required:
H.S. diploma.
Experience on High Pressure Boilers Experience operating, maintaining, or inspecting boilers and pressure vessels Basic computer skills ASME & NBIC Code Knowledge Meet RCI-1 Requirements to qualify for AI/RI examinations and Commission qualifications   Preferred:
Technical College Graduate
Engineering degree
Experience with boilers and pressure vessels.
Risk Survey experience
N.B. of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors Commission
State Certificate of Competency and National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors Commission, with “A” Endorsement. 
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The person in this position needs to routinely move about (including ascending/descending) a site facility, remote location, etc. while performing visual inspections of ASME/NB boilers and pressure vessels, review NDE reports and calculations.
• Consistently works in outside weather conditions that may be in frigid or hot temperatures.
• May need to lift own body weight with associated safety equipment.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

Other Requirements Some of HSB’s customers require our personnel to have a security clearance in order to enter their facilities. As such, candidates for this position must be eligible to obtain a security clearance. Because this position may require routine travel among multiple customer locations, the successful candidate may be assigned a company vehicle or may have the option to use their personal vehicle for company business. As such, the successful candidate must have an acceptable driving record.

 

The salary estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for candidates hired in this position in California. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. Most candidates will start in the bottom half of the range.

 

At The Hartford Steam Boiler, a subsidiary of Munich Re, we see Diversity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us. Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the customers we serve and the communities in which we live and work. We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day. We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services.   

 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The work environment characteristics, and any physical and mental requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.