Mechanical Inspector - Pressure​/Rotating Equipment

Mechanical Inspector (Pressure/Rotating Equipment) - Michigan

Intertek, a leading provider of quality and safety solutions to many of the world’s top-recognized brands and companies, is actively seeking a Mechanical Inspector (Pressure/Rotating Equipment) to join our Technical Inspection Services team in the Michigan, United States. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow a versatile career in Inspection Services.

The Mechanical Inspector is responsible for performing visual inspection of materials and/or fabricated equipment at vendor shops or on-site fabrication or testing facilities. The role requires strong knowledge of quality control inspections and tests, including nondestructive testing techniques, mechanical testing, dimensional inspection, pressure testing, and coating inspections. This position will involve traveling at least 75% of the time.

Intertek Technical Inspection Services (TIS) partners with clients across diverse industries such as oil & gas, renewable energy, engineering, chemical, and transportation. We support our clients in meeting global infrastructure requirements and securing sustainable energy sources through services such as inspection, expediting, technical auditing, and site construction support.

Michigan, United States

All inspectors are utilized on an Adhoc basis and are not provided daily duties. Assignments are based on client needs, inspector availability, location, taxonomy approvals, and specific client requests.

• Shaft balance, rotor stack balance, rotor ERO/MRO, residual unbalance, and rotor final balance
• Perform inspections or audits and review testing for conformance to client specifications, industry standards, and approved procedures, reporting results
• Review material test reports for conformance with applicable codes and standards
• Follow up on dispositions and corrective actions related to non-conformances
• Document inspection activities in electronic formats
• Evaluate and agree upon project quality procedures, standards, and specifications ensuring all parties (engineering, procurement, manufacturing) adhere to them
• Review Inspection & Testing Plans to ensure a standardized minimum level of surveillance per contractual requirements; identify critical inspections and tests to be witnessed by the owner
• Carry out inspection visits as per ITPs either personally or through a third‑party resource

• Rotating Equipment
  • Centrifugal / Reciprocating Pumps, Compressors
  • Gear Boxes
  • Gas / Steam Turbines
  • Diesel / Gas Engines
  • Fans
  • Blowers
• Pressure Vessels and Fabricated Piping
• Reactors and Clad Lined Vessels
• Towers
• Pressure Vessels (>= 2" Thickness)
• Boilers
• Heaters
• Drums
• Tanks
• Filters
• Air Coolers
• Shell & Tube Heat Exchangers
• Double Pipe Heat Exchangers
• Plate Heat Exchangers
• Fabricated Pipe (Spools)
• Glass‑lined Vessels

• Current CWI certification is preferred, but not required
• High School Diploma or GED, Trade School, On‑The‑Job Training or University Diploma
• 5+ years of third‑party vendor inspection, expediting or auditing experience
• Experience in quality control inspections and tests, including nondestructive testing techniques, mechanical testing, dimensional inspection, pressure testing and coating inspections
• Technical training in subjects such as quality, NDT, blueprint reading, industry standards, auditing, expediting, materials, welding, coatings, electrical components, instrumentation, pressure testing, well control, equipment operation and assembly
• Experience with mechanical/pressure vessels and lifting equipment
• Basic knowledge of material properties
• Understanding of procurement and fabrication processes with knowledge of relevant codes and specifications for the oil and gas industry
• Ability to travel frequently throughout the continental US
• Valid driver’s license and reliable driving record is required
• Proficient in MS Office programs and Outlook

Intertek is a world leader in the Quality Assurance market, with a proven high‑quality business model and a global network of customer‑focused operations. With passion, pace, and…