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Required Skills & Experience
-Minimum of five years of relevant field inspection, machinery evaluation, electrical-equipment inspection, or industrial compliance experience. -Comfortable operating independently at customer facilities. -Willingness and ability to travel extensively. -Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent field experience in industrial equipment compliance and inspection.
Working knowledge of:
NFPA 70 / National Electrical Code
NFPA 79
UL 508 and/or UL 508A
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
-Experience conducting European machinery CE-marking evaluations. -Practical knowledge of ISO 12100 machinery risk-assessment principles. -Canadian special-inspection experience, including familiarity with SPE-1000 or SPE-3000. -Experience reviewing safety circuits, interlocks, and basic safety-control architectures. -Familiarity with EN ISO 13849-1 or EN IEC 62061. -Previous interaction with Authorities Having Jurisdiction. -Experience with advanced manufacturing, robotics, or automated production environments. -Exposure to Brazil’s NR-12 machinery-safety requirements. -Familiarity with industrial-equipment cybersecurity.
Job Description
Insight Global is seeking a Field Inspector to support industrial equipment and machinery field evaluations across the United States. This individual will primarily conduct on-site inspections and compliance evaluations, applying standards such as NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 79, and UL 508/508A. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of relevant field experience, strong technical documentation skills, and the ability to work independently in a client-facing environment. European CE-marking and Canadian special inspection experience are highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
-Conduct field inspections and compliance evaluations of industrial equipment and machinery. -Ensure compliance with NEC, NFPA 79, UL 508/508A, CE Marking, and ISO 12100 standards. -Perform machinery risk assessments and identify safety or compliance issues. -Recommend corrective actions for equipment nonconformities. -Prepare technical inspection reports and documentation. -Work directly with customers, engineering teams, and regulatory authorities. -Review safety circuits, interlocks, and machinery safety controls. -Work independently in industrial/manufacturing environments.
Travel & Schedule:
-Monday–Friday schedule, with occasional weekend work based on customer needs. -Typically 3–4 days per week in the field performing inspections. -Travel is a significant part of the role and may exceed 50%. -Candidates are responsible for booking their own travel and submitting expenses for reimbursement.