Pressure Equipment Compliance Inspector(Trainee)

Pressure Equipment Compliance Inspector (Trainee) — Des Moines, IA

Salary: $70,000–$80,000 + Full Benefits + Company Vehicle Training provided to earn State Certificate of Competency & National Board “A” Endorsement

We’re seeking a Pressure Equipment Compliance Inspector to support customers throughout Des Moines and the greater Central Iowa region. This is a full‑time, permanent position offering excellent benefits, paid time off, and a company‑provided vehicle. Candidates with experience in boilers, pressure vessels, welding, NDT/NDI, or Navy nuclear operations are strongly encouraged to apply.

What You’ll Do

You’ll perform field‑based inspections that ensure safety, reliability, and code compliance of pressure equipment during fabrication, erection, and repair. Your work directly supports Iowa’s growing industrial, agricultural processing, and manufacturing sectors—helping keep facilities safe and operations running smoothly.

Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing and accepting job packages

• Performing in‑process inspections

• Monitoring contractor quality‑control systems

• Witnessing hydrostatic tests

• Reviewing and signing required documentation

• Communicating professionally with clients and contractors

What’s In It For You

• $70,000–$80,000 starting salary

• Full benefits (medical, dental, vision, retirement)

• Company vehicle

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Training provided to earn:

  • State Certificate of Competency

  • National Board Commission with “A” Endorsement

• Clear advancement into supervisor or engineering roles

• High job security in a specialized, in‑demand field

• Excellent fit for Navy Nuclear, welders, NDT/NDI technicians, boiler operators, and industrial mechanics

Required Qualifications

• Experience with high‑pressure boilers

• Experience operating, maintaining, or inspecting boilers or pressure vessels

• Working knowledge of ASME and NBIC Codes

• Strong communication skills and professional integrity

Preferred Qualifications

• Navy Nuclear (MMN, EMN, ETN)

• Welders with NDT/NDI experience (VT, PT, MT, UT, RT exposure)

• Industrial maintenance or utilities technicians

• Boiler operators or stationary engineers

• QA/QC technicians in fabrication or heavy industry

• Experience with pressure vessels, steam systems, or industrial mechanical equipment

• Risk survey or inspection experience

• National Board Commission (if already held)