Field Mechanical Inspector

Veterans Prime, Inc.; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle or mileage

Overtime opportunities

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Veterans Prime, Inc. is seeking a Field Mechanical Inspector Navy Nuclear to join our Engineering Team. The role leverages Navy Nuclear experience into a civilian career with on-location inspections and direct interaction with manufacturers and customers.

The position emphasizes consistent weekday hours, minimal overnight travel, and a path to industry certifications, with strong emphasis on quality control and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Veterans are highly encouraged to apply, particularly those with U.S. Navy Nuclear Power Program experience.
• Successful completion of first term military contract.
• Experience operating, maintaining, or inspecting boilers and pressure vessels.

Responsibilities

• Review and acceptance of job packages.
• In-process inspections.
• Monitoring of quality control system.
• Witnessing final hydrostatic test.
• Review and signing of required forms.

Skills

Navy Nuclear Power Program experience

Excellent communications skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Field Mechanical Inspector Navy Nuclear

We are looking for Inspectors to join our client’s Engineering Team! Turn your Navy Nuclear experience into a long-term civilian career.

If you’re a Navy Nuke, or Experienced Boiler Inspector looking for a career where your technical training, attention to detail, procedural discipline, this is an opportunity worth considering.

This Position Is For You, IF You Value:

• Normalized work hours–minimal overnight travel or weekend work
• Independent field-based work, not stuck behind a desk
• Professional career path with opportunities to earn industry certifications, commissions, and advancement
• Working directly with manufacturers and customers on critical equipment
• Long-term career stability in a specialized field

Our client specializes in providing on location services that verify the quality and conformance of pressure equipment when it is being manufactured, erected and/or repaired. Services include:

• Review and acceptance of job packages
• In-process inspections
• Monitoring of quality control system
• Witnessing final hydrostatic test
• Review and signing of required forms

This field based position is an integral part of our commitment to the quality and service we provide for our customers and to their equipment. The work is varied from day to day and is ideally suited to a self-motivated individual who can work independently. A successful inspector will have excellent communications skills and the ability to work with clients and customers in a professional manner.

Qualifications

• Veterans are highly encouraged to apply, particularly those with U.S. Navy Nuclear Power Program experience. We highly value the rigorous quality control and technical discipline gained through your service.
• Successful completion of (at minimum) first term military contract.
• Experience operating, maintaining, or inspecting boilers and pressure vessels.

Compensation & Benefits

• Trainees will receive a $70,000 base salary with a $2,500 increase upon completion of the National Board certification. Opportunities for overtime are available.

• Comprehensive health coverage — medical, dental, and vision plans with employer contributions.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and profit‑sharing potential.
• Generous Paid time off — vacation, holidays, and personal days.
• Life and disability insurance — short‑and long‑term coverage included.

Job‑Specific Perks

• Company vehicle or mileage reimbursement for field inspections.
• Flexible scheduling — most inspectors work standard weekday hours with minimal overnight travel.
• Annual performance bonus tied to inspection volume and quality metrics.
• Career Development