Mechanical Inspector - Smyrna, TN (BVTA)

Job Summary:

Performs QA/QC inspections of building systems, which could include Electrical, Mechanical, Fire & Life Safety, and/or Structural components to ensure quality standards and engineering specifications. The building types and building equipment could include commercial, residential, and/or industrial. May also perform various building assessment-type projects. Each inspection program may include client specific protocols as outlined by leadership team. This position requires extensive travel to client project sites.

CORE Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Conduct on-site inspections building systems, structural integrity, and safety compliance.
• Collect and document data using web-based programs, tablets, or other electronic tools.
• Review and analyze construction plans, specifications, and maintenance records for compliance with applicable standards.
• Identify deficiencies, hazards, or non-conformance issues and recommend corrective actions.
• Prepare detailed reports summarizing findings, including photographs and supporting documentation.
• Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal codes, regulations, and industry best practices (e.g., ASTM, NFPA, NEC, ICC, ASME).
• Communicate inspection results and compliance issues to property owners, contractors, and relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and other inspectors to maintain inspection consistency and quality control.
• Stay updated on evolving building codes, safety regulations, and industry standards.
• Maintain project-by-project communication with senior management and insure continued flow of information regarding any issues or potential problems which may occur during a site deployment.
• Meets or exceeds performance objectives for productivity and report quality.
• Protects operations by keeping company information confidential.
• Delivers outstanding customer service through timely response and proactive solutions to clients' needs.
• Demonstrates BV's guiding principles in support of the companys strategic goals. Follows all documented policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Work Instructions applicable to the position and support of BV's quality standards and strategic initiatives.
• Maintains safe and clean work area/spaces by complying with all procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Must be able to meet the physical demands of the job.
• May be required to work overtime with prior authorization from supervisor and/or Program Management.

Division / Role Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Mechanical Inspector:
• Perform non-destructive testing/inspections on mechanical components, assemblies, and materials
• Review technical drawings, specifications, and quality standards for compliance
• Conduct first arrival Inspections, in-process inspections, and final inspections
• Identify non-conformances and initiate appropriate corrective action processes
• Complete inspection reports, quality documentation, and maintain inspection records
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to resolve quality issues
• Support internal audits and customer inspections when required
• Ensure adherence to ICC/ASME/ANSI/API/SMACNA or other applicable quality standards

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This job does not have specific supervisory responsibilities.

Skills:

The requirements listed below are representative of acquired skills required.

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and standard operating procedures
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, peers, and technical field staff
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in operating a computer, having knowledge of ADD (i.e., word processing software, spreadsheet software, and project management software)

Competencies:

The requirements listed below are competencies required to perform the job successfully.

• Time management skills
• Active listening skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Problem solving skills
• Oral and written communication skills

Education, Experience, and Certifications:

• Education: High school diploma OR General Education Diploma (GED) required with some college preferred
• Experience: Minimum of 3 years related experience. Welding/pressure vessel inspection knowledge preferred. NDT knowledge or certification is a plus.
• Certifications and other requirements: Valid drivers license required with no significant motor vehicle report (MVR) points/violations (clean driving record). Employees who incur $2,000 or more per year in company-related travel expenses will be required to obtain a Corporate Credit Card. Employees who incur less than $2,000 per year in company-related travel expenses will be required to have sufficient personal credit to cover their business travel costs. Certified Mechanical Inspector (CMI), ICC Mechanical Inspector (M2) or equivalent is preferred. Welding/pressure vessel inspection knowledge preferred. NDT knowledge or certification is a plus.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the onsite/field duties, the employee is required to:
• Walk (material part of an 8-hour workday, up to 3 to 4 continuous hours at one time.)
• Stand (material part of an 8-hour workday, up to 3 to 4 continuous hours at one time.)
• Sit, Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to observe basement and grade-level crawl spaces, and/or to read equipment data plates when necessary (at least once for each building assessed.)
• Climb and balance stairs (at least once for each building assessed.)
• Climb and balance various types of ladders to access flat roofs/hatch access (at least once for each building assessed.)
• Repetitive use of hands/fingers for keyboard interaction (frequently.)
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Talk and hear (communicate with onsite contact.)
• Vision (close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.)
• Lift and or move (occasionally up to 40 pounds.)
• Operate an electronic tablet in the field for live data collection.
• Operate a computer (up to 100% of workweek.)
• Safely operate a motor vehicle with passengers.

Work Environment:

The employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions, moving mechanical components and assemblies, frequently exposed to work near energized electrical components and assemblies. The employee is occasionally exposed to work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, extreme heat, inclement weather conditions, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level at the project site is usually moderate.

Travel Requirements:

Travel by Plane, Motor Vehicle, Train (up to 75 -- 90% of workweek) to client sites across the U.S. Employees in this role should expect frequent travel. Onsite visits can occur for up to three continuous weeks at a time. Travel and onsite work are anticipated and expected. Overnight stays away from home will be required for at least a week will be required for each week deployed to an onsite.

Benefits:

At Bureau Veritas, we are dedicated to ensuring our employees receive fair and competitive pay, accompanied by comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Starting hourly rate: $38.00 to $40.00
• Our Health and Welfare Benefits are designed to meet your needs, with eligibility starting on your first day of employment:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Company-matched Retirement plan
• Generous Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Life Insurance and AD&D coverage
• Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Optional life and pet insurance
• EAP and Total Wellbeing Lifestyle Programs
• Tuition Assistance and/or Professional Development
• Employee Discounts