Field Inspector / Engineer - Industrial Equipment and Machinery

Benelux•Houston, TX

About The Position

Bureau Veritas is seeking an experienced Field Inspector / Engineer to conduct on-site inspections and compliance evaluations of industrial equipment and machinery across the United States and international markets. The client-facing position supports diverse industrial environments, including manufacturing facilities, automated production lines, and specialized equipment installations. The role calls for strong technical judgment, hands-on field experience, and practical knowledge of electrical and machinery safety standards. The inspector works independently at customer facilities and travels extensively, potentially more than 50% of the time depending on project needs and geographic coverage. The position evaluates equipment against applicable electrical, machinery, and safety standards; identifies nonconformities; and recommends technically supported corrective actions. It also includes performing or reviewing machinery risk assessments, preparing inspection reports and technical documentation, and participating in discussions with customers, engineering teams, and regulatory authorities. Equipment compliance is evaluated without assuming design responsibility unless formally assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent field experience in industrial equipment compliance and inspection.
Demonstrated field experience inspecting industrial electrical equipment and machinery or conducting equipment compliance evaluations.
Practical experience applying relevant standards in industrial environments.
Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.
Ability to work independently in a variety of industrial and customer environments.
Ability and willingness to travel extensively, potentially more than 50%.
Practical knowledge and application of one or more of NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 79, UL 508, or UL 508A.
Experience with machinery CE-marking evaluations and ISO 12100 machinery risk-assessment principles.

Nice To Haves

Canadian special inspections, including SPE-1000 and/or SPE-3000.
Experience with Brazil NR-12 requirements.
Experience reviewing safety circuits, interlocks, and basic safety-control architectures.
Familiarity with functional-safety concepts and review of machinery safety-related control-system documentation under EN ISO 13849-1 and/or EN IEC 62061 in support of CE-marking evaluations.
Experience working with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs).
Cybersecurity considerations related to industrial equipment.
Experience in advanced manufacturing, automation, or robotics environments.

Responsibilities

Conduct on-site inspections and compliance evaluations of industrial equipment and machinery.
Evaluate equipment against applicable electrical, machinery, and safety standards.
Perform or review machinery risk assessments and evaluate the effectiveness of implemented risk-reduction measures.
Identify nonconformities and recommend clear, technically supported corrective actions.
Apply independent technical judgment when working with incomplete documentation, inconsistent records, or legacy equipment.
Prepare accurate, well-organized inspection reports and supporting technical documentation.
Participate in technical discussions with customers, engineering teams, and regulatory authorities.
Evaluate equipment compliance without assuming design responsibility unless formally assigned.