Authorized Inspector Trainee - St Louis, MO

Bureau Veritas is seeking a dedicated Trainee Inspector with hands-on experience in metal fabrication and pressure vessel manufacturing. This role is ideal for welders, NDE (Non-Destructive Examination) Technicians, QC Managers, QC Inspectors and manufacturing professionals who want to transition into inspection and certification. You'll leverage your practical knowledge to ensure compliance with ASME and NBIC Codes while developing a career in quality assurance.

As a Trainee Inspector, you’ll verify that our clients’ pressure vessel welds, assemblies, and fabrication processes comply with the requirements of the ASME and NBIC Code. You'll work with multiple fabrication shops and manufacturers, helping them maintain reliable, safe, and consistent production. We’re looking for a motivated Individual to join our growing team. We will train you—and we pay exceptionally well for the right person.

Required Education And/or Experience

• Must have a high school diploma
  
  

Key Responsibilities

• Performs ASME and National Board shop and field inspection services at assigned clients, including review and verification of code required activities, implementation and applicability of the manufacturer’s written quality control system, and witnessing of all required tests.
• Monitors client quality control system for compliance with relevant codes and requirements.
• Documents all inspection activities per established policies.
• Ensures compliance with applicable sections of the ASME Code, the National Board Inspection Code, and Jurisdictional requirements for the construction and repair of boilers and pressure vessels.
• Acquires and maintains knowledge of the applicable sections of the ASME code, the National Board code, and the Jurisdiction. Continually enhances knowledge through self-study, internal training, and approved courses.
  
  

Competencies

• Ability to read, write, speak clearly and informatively, use a computer, and perform basic arithmetic.
• Ability to understand and interpret the boiler and pressure vessel codes.
• Ability to interact with clients.
• Ability to apply industry knowledge, technical skill, and sound business practice to decision making.
• Ability to adhere to established company policies, directives, and procedures, and to ensure accurate and timely reporting and submission of results for assigned activities
  
  

Preferred Background.

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering, Technology, Science, or Mathematics from an accredited institution.
• Two (2) Year Degree or Certificate in Engineering, Technology, Science, or Mathematics from an accredited institution
• Graduation from an accredited technical school in subjects that include, but not limited to, Manufacturing, Building Construction, Construction Technology, Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning, Industrial and Welding Technology.
• Completion of an accredited Power Engineering certification program .
• Completion of an accredited apprenticeship program. For example: boilermaker, steamfitter or pipefitter.
• Completion of an accredited military or merchant marine training program in the area of marine or stationary boilers, pressure vessels or nuclear reactors.
• Completion of Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification program from the American Welding Society or an equivalent certification.
• Certification as an American Petroleum Institute API-510 or API-570 Inspector.
• Completion of at least eighty (80) hours of classroom technical training in Boiler, Pressure Vessel or Piping Inspection.
• Acceptable technology courses include subjects such as Quality Systems, Engineering, Fabrication Methods, Nondestructive Examination, courses on the knowledge, understanding and general structure of the NBIC or the ASME B&PV Code.