Loss Control Inspector Trainee - Ames, Iowa

Location: Ames, Iowa - Remote

The Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company is looking for an Inspector to join our Engineering Team!

In this position you will perform inspections to include low to medium complexity risk exposures, but not limited to, commercial, industrial, and non-manufacturing locations for the purposes of jurisdictional certification, loss prevention, risk assessment, OnSights and claims investigations. May be utilized for fee service engineering inspections.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years’ experience with boilers, UPV, industrial, mechanical and electrical equipment is required Engineering degree (BSME, BSEE or BSChE) may be substituted for practical experience
• National Board Commission required
• Successful completion of Company required training 

Knowledge and Skills:

• Planning and organizational skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work without direct supervision and adaptability
• Interpersonal skills
• Customer service skills
• Communicates effectively (both verbally and written)
• Problem solving skills
• Computer technology skills including the Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Requirements:

This position requires a person to routinely move about at a site facility. As such, candidates for this position must be able to perform the below physical requirements:

• Ability to crawl through 11” X 15” openings into confined spaces. Enter and function in very tight confined spaces.

• Ability to climb vertical ladders and several stories of stairs.

• Ability to climb and function at heights of at least 30 feet, and up to eight (8) to ten (10) stories.

• Ability to perform bending, stretching and twisting motions.

• Ability to withstand temperature variations. Temperature variations could be as much as 70 degrees.

• Ability to walk 3-5 miles.

• Ability to stand for long periods of time and able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

• Ability to lift own body weight while hanging or entering a confined space with associated safety equipment

• Ability to lift equipment up to 50 lbs.

• Visual acuity of 20/20 (natural or corrected) and identify colors.

• Ability to hear (corrected) the sounds of equipment operation.

At Munich Re, we see Diversity and Inclusion as a solution to the challenges and opportunities all around us.  Our goal is to foster an inclusive culture and build a workforce that reflects the communities in which we live and work.  We strive to provide a workplace where all of our colleagues feel respected, valued and empowered to achieve their very best every day.  We recruit and develop talent with a focus on providing our customers the most innovative products and services. 

We are an equal opportunity employer.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

The work environment characteristics, and any physical and mental requirements 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.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.