Field Inspector

Insight Global is partnering with a leading testing, inspection, and certification organization to hire a Field Inspector for a permanent, full-time opportunity supporting industrial equipment and machinery inspections across the United States. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in industrial compliance, electrical equipment inspections, machinery evaluations, or field engineering who enjoys travel and working directly with customers in the field.

Location: Traveling role, 50% or more travel; when not traveling, inspectors will work from home

Job Type: Permanent / Direct Hire

Compensation: Up to $150,000 annually, depending on experience

Schedule: Monday-Friday with occasional weekend work based on customer needs. Typically 3-4 days per week spent conducting field inspections.

Responsibilities

• Conduct on-site inspections and compliance evaluations of industrial equipment and machinery.
• Evaluate equipment against applicable industry standards and safety requirements.
• Perform machinery risk assessments and identify safety or compliance concerns.
• Recommend corrective actions for equipment nonconformities.
• Review safety circuits, interlocks, and machinery safety controls.
• Prepare detailed technical reports and inspection documentation.
• Collaborate with customers, engineering teams, and regulatory authorities.
• Work independently at manufacturing and industrial facilities nationwide.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in field inspection, machinery evaluation, industrial compliance, or electrical equipment inspection.
• Strong knowledge of industrial safety and compliance standards, including:
• NFPA 70 (National Electrical Code)
• NFPA 79
• UL 508 and/or UL 508A
• Ability to work independently in customer-facing environments.
• Willingness to travel extensively.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with European machinery CE-marking evaluations.
• Knowledge of ISO 12100 machinery risk assessment principles.
• Canadian special inspection experience (SPE-1000 or SPE-3000).
• Familiarity with EN ISO 13849-1 or EN IEC 62061.
• Experience working with advanced manufacturing, robotics, or automated production environments.
• Exposure to industrial equipment cybersecurity and machinery safety programs.