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Plant Inspector Jobs in Missouri (NOW HIRING)

MECHANICAL SITE INSPECTOR

Richland, MO · On-site

$23.25 - $30.75/hr

The Waste Treatment Plant Performance Assurance (WPA) manager will oversee and provide direction for this work. Mechanical Site Inspector - Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) Provide ...

Plant Operator

Auxvasse, MO · On-site

$23 - $26/hr

Train and provide back-up for Plant Operator I ... Inspect equipment for signs of wear * Monitoring processes, materials and surroundings * Tend to ...

Train and provide back-up for Plant Operator I ... Inspect equipment for signs of wear * Monitoring processes, materials and surroundings * Tend to ...

Plant Manager

California, MO · On-site

$152.32 - $228.48/hr

The Plant Manager will be required from time to time to inspect plant facilities or equipment which may require climbing ladders and stairs or crawling through access doors or ports to gain entry.

Plant Manager

Harrisonville, MO · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

Participates as an active member of the plant Safety Committee and holds plant leadership accountable for completing safety initiatives, inspections, training, and corrective actions.Ensures ...

Plant Manager

Harrisonville, MO · On-site

$110 - $170/hr

Participates as an active member of the plant Safety Committee and holds plant leadership accountable for completing safety initiatives, inspections, training, and corrective actions. Ensures ...

Participates as an active member of the plant Safety Committee and holds plant leadership accountable for completing safety initiatives, inspections, training, and corrective actions. * Ensures ...

Inspector

Kansas City, MO · On-site

$70K/yr

... plant-Nuke or conventional MM/BT, or an SRO and/or a Steam PPWO/EOOW 3+ years * Navy Nuke EM or ET with a minimum of 3yrs qualified SRO experience * Quality Assurance inspections of mechanical ...

... plant preventive and predictive maintenance (PPM) program. * Develop and maintain equipment ... Complete inspections per defined schedule. * Evaluate and improve the content and frequency of ...

Plant Operator

Huntsville, MO · On-site

$23 - $26/hr

Train and provide back-up for Plant Operator I ... Inspect equipment for signs of wear * Monitoring processes, materials and surroundings * Tend to ...

Participates as an active member of the plant Safety Committee and holds plant leadership accountable for completing safety initiatives, inspections, training, and corrective actions. * Ensures ...

Perform preventive maintenance and pre-shift inspections; repair and/or clean equipment as needed * Communicate with plant management team on all safety, maintenance, and production needs * Perform ...

Ensure plant cleanliness and application of GMP and HACCP policies; plant should be "Inspection Ready" at all times. * Prepare and submit capital equipment recommendations, process changes, and ...

Ensure plant cleanliness and application of GMP and HACCP policies; plant should be "Inspection Ready" at all times. Prepare and submit capital equipment recommendations, process changes, and ...

Plant Manager

Riverside, MO · On-site

$95 - $130/hr

Ensure plant cleanliness and application of GMP and HACCP policies; plant should be "Inspection Ready" at all times. * Prepare and submit capital equipment recommendations, process changes, and ...

Performs periodic inspections, completes maintenance and operational reports and administrative ... The CTG Plant Technician is subject to trouble callouts, working overtime, and weekends as required ...

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How much do plant inspector jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for plant inspector in Missouri is $34.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.46 and $52.74 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a plant inspector?

A Plant Inspector is a professional responsible for examining industrial plants, factories, or manufacturing sites to ensure that machinery, equipment, and processes comply with safety regulations, quality standards, and operational guidelines. They perform inspections, prepare reports, and may recommend corrective actions to address any issues found during their assessments. Plant Inspectors play a key role in maintaining workplace safety, preventing equipment failures, and ensuring compliance with local and national regulations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a plant inspector, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Plant Inspector, you need a solid understanding of industrial safety standards, mechanical systems, and regulatory compliance, often supported by relevant technical diplomas or certifications. Familiarity with inspection tools, non-destructive testing (NDT) methods, and digital reporting systems is typically required. Attention to detail, problem-solving, and strong communication skills help inspectors accurately identify issues and report findings effectively. These competencies are crucial to ensuring operational safety, minimizing downtime, and maintaining regulatory compliance within industrial environments.

What are some common challenges faced by plant inspectors during facility inspections?

Plant Inspectors often encounter challenges such as navigating complex machinery layouts, identifying subtle signs of equipment wear or non-compliance, and staying updated on evolving safety regulations. They may also need to balance thorough inspections with minimal disruption to plant operations, and communicate findings effectively to both technical teams and management. Successfully overcoming these challenges requires strong attention to detail, adaptability, and excellent interpersonal skills.

What is the difference between Plant Inspector vs Mechanical Inspector?

AspectPlant InspectorMechanical Inspector
CertificationsOften requires certifications like API, ASNT, or equivalentTypically requires certifications such as API, ASNT, or equivalent
Work EnvironmentInspects industrial plants, refineries, or manufacturing facilitiesInspects mechanical components in various industries, including manufacturing and construction
Industry UsageCommonly used in oil & gas, power plants, and industrial facilitiesUsed across manufacturing, construction, and industrial sectors

Both Plant Inspectors and Mechanical Inspectors share similar certifications and work environments, often overlapping in industries like oil & gas and manufacturing. However, Plant Inspectors focus more on inspecting entire plant facilities, while Mechanical Inspectors concentrate on mechanical components and systems. Understanding these distinctions helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

How do you become a plant inspector?

To become a plant inspector, candidates typically need a high school diploma or equivalent, along with knowledge of plant biology, pest management, or related fields. Relevant certifications, such as pest control licenses or agricultural inspector credentials, are often required, and on-the-job training is common to learn inspection procedures and safety protocols.

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Infographic showing various Plant Inspector job openings in Missouri as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,315 per year, or $34.3 per hour.

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Company Description

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Services Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry-leading practices. ProSidian services focus on the broad spectrum of Enterprise Service Solutions for Risk Management | Compliance | Business Process | IT Effectiveness | Engineering | Environmental | Sustainability | and Human Capital. We help forward-thinking clients solve problems and improve operations.

Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants; our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals globally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies.  Our solution-centric services are deployed across the enterprise, target drivers of economic profit (growth, margin, and efficiency), and are aligned at the intersections of assets, processes, policies, and people delivering value.

ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of industries including but not limited to Aerospace And Telecommunications | Consumer Products, Services, And Retail | Development And Sustainability | DOD/Military | Energy, Resources, & Industrials | Financial Services | Government & Public Services | Information Technology, Media, And Telecommunications | Life Sciences & Health Care | Manufacturing And Operations | Nuclear and Environmental | Professional Services |, etc.  Learn More About ProSidian Consulting at https://www.prosidian.com.

Job Description

Provide Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) Site Inspection services and support as an Electrical Site Inspector - Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) on behalf of The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of River Protection, Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) This requirement includes two mechanical site inspectors and one electrical site inspector that will support Construction site inspections as part of The Hanford Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) Project Division.  The Waste Treatment Plant Performance Assurance (WPA) manager will oversee and provide direction for this work.

Electrical Site Inspector - Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP)

Provide Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) Site Inspection services and support as an Electrical Site Inspector - Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) on behalf of The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of River Protection, Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) This requirement includes two mechanical site inspectors and one electrical site inspector that will support Construction site inspections.  The Waste Treatment Plant Performance Assurance (WPA) manager will oversee and provide direction for this work.

Division: Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant Project (WTP)

SCOPE

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of River Protection, Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) requires support from three qualified full-time Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) Site Inspectors under The ProSidian General Support Services Contract (GSSC) [two mechanical site inspectors and one electrical site inspector] that will support Construction site inspections.  The Waste Treatment Plant Performance Assurance (WPA) manager will oversee and provide direction for this work. The Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) Site Inspectors will have responsibility for execution of the itemized work scope below:

  • Perform detailed construction-related inspections at the DOE Hanford WTP construction site, focusing on work in progress, special activities, identified problems areas, and adequacy of WTP construction contractor corrective actions, as performed by direct observation and involvement in activities such as quality assurance reviews, testing, acceptance inspections, and safety surveys.
  • (Mechanical Site Inspectors) Perform owner's inspector verifications as specified in ASME B31.3.
  • (Mechanical Site Inspectors) Review welding procedures, procedure qualification records, and personnel qualification records for compliance with ASME Section IX or AWS codes as applicable.
  • Conduct periodic inspection team meetings to discuss WTP construction activities, areas to be inspected, status of open items to be reviewed, assigned WTP assessments status
  • Provide input to the periodic inspection reports of all WPA site inspection activities
  • Perform/document inspections of in-process and completed contractor installation activities as assigned to ensure site construction is conducted in accordance with contract, Authorization Basis (AB), applicable codes and standards, and Dangerous Waste Permit requirements. Ensure corrective actions are implemented when the provisions are not met. Services include continuous on-location inspections; results are documented in surveillance report using heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), piping, instrumentation and controls, civil, and electrical subject matter experts
  • Support monitoring of contractor construction activities focusing on ongoing construction by direct observation and involvement in acceptance inspections, and safety surveys
  • Review nuclear safety, industrial health and safety, fire protection, QA, material control and accountability, welding, electrical, concrete, and structural work activities
  • Recommends corrective actions to applicable DOE staff, including stop work, if necessary, to address contractor non-compliance with requirements.
  • Maintain national inspection accreditations in related inspection expertise such as welding, civil, or electrical.
  • Inspection activities shall also include:
  1. Assessments of the safety performance of the WTP construction contractor.
  2. Inspecting the WTP construction contractor's conformance with the provisions of the AB requirements and ensuring corrective actions are taken when the provisions are not met.
  3. Work may include nightshift coverage on an as needed basis or as part of a rotation with other inspectors.
  • Verify procedures and specifications meet AB requirements, including related codes and standards, material meet requirements, construction and inspection staff is suitably qualified, work is performed within prescribed controls, and completed documentation of work is in accordance with requirements.

SCOPE DELIVERABLES

  • Provides support to senior level federal project managers in the performance of construction site inspections and oversight with a focus on work-in-progress, special activities, identified problem areas, and adequacy of construction contractor corrective actions, as performed by direct observation and involvement in activities such as quality assurance reviews, testing, acceptance inspections, and safety surveys.
  • Recommends corrective actions to applicable DOE staff, including stop work, if necessary, to address contractor non-compliance with requirements.
  • Complete on-site (and supplier shop, as requested) inspections of construction work for WTP facilities, structures, systems and components.
  • Develop and submit inspection reports on a frequency determined by WPA of all ORP WTP site and supplier inspection activities.
  • Inspection tasks and activities are not limited to those listed above and may be expanded by WPA based on projected construction progress.
  • Reports are to meet the requirements of TRS-OA-IP-01 Integrated Oversight Process.
  • Monthly reports of construction site inspection services provided.

WASTE TREATMENT AND IMMOBILIZATION PLANT (WTP) SITE INSPECTOR  DELIVERABLES

Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) Site Inspector  shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined below:

  • Weekly Report. This report will address work accomplished, and deliverable progress to be provided to the technical monitor.
  • Monthly Report. This report will be a combination of the weekly status reports and shall be submitted with the monthly invoice. The report shall also include:
  1. Deliverable progress, and date(s) submitted if applicable, submitted within this invoice period.
  2. Work schedule for Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) Site Inspector, to include any leave taken.
Qualifications

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Waste Treatment and Immobilization Plant (WTP) Site Inspector shall ensure that GSSC personnel supporting this task possess the following qualifications:

Experience - Minimum of twenty (20) years of substantive experience and knowledge inspecting various construction activities, plus an additional 5 years of specialized experience performing construction site inspections on large and/or highly complex industrial federal nuclear and/or chemical processing facility construction projects.

---> (Mechanical Site Inspectors only) Must meet the qualifications for Owner's Inspector as define in ASME B31.3-i.e., not less than 10 years' experience in the design, fabrication, or inspection of industrial pressure piping.  Each 20% of satisfactorily completed work toward an engineering degree recognized by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology shall be considered equivalent to 1 year of experience up to 5 years total; or be an AWS CWI or SCWI with 5 years of experience in the design, fabrication, or examination of industrial pressure piping.

---> Possess related national inspection accreditation credentials in areas such as welding, civil, or electrical construction inspection areas, and have a demonstrated ability to clearly document inspections performed and accurately describe issues identified in terms of contract, authorization basis, and dangerous waste permit requirements.

---> Knowledge of Hanford Site mission, activities, and priorities.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (continued)

Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Working level knowledge of knowledge of Hanford Site mission, activities, and priorities.

Working level of knowledge of DOE program and project management practices, policies, and procedures (e.g., ASME NQA-1, 10 CFR 830 Subpart A, and DOE O 414.1C, National Electric Code, and NFPA 70E, etc., as appropriate)

REQUIRED TRAINING

Maintaining proficiencies in the following through periodic training:

Hanford General Employee Training (better known as HGET).

WTP site access.

TRAVEL

Travel as coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the contracting officer in advance, is allowed, in accordance with federal travel regulations.

LOCATION

Work shall be conducted at the Department of Energy government offices, The Hanford Site, and Richland, WA.   This position is also teleworked eligible at the discretion of the Technical Monitor (TM) and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) in consultation with the Contracting Officer (CO).

Additional Information

CORE COMPETENCIES

  • Teamwork - ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
  • Leadership - ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
  • Business Acumen - understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
  • Communication - ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
  • Motivation - persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
  • Agility - ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
  • Judgment - exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
  • Organization - ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Business Tools - understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office.  The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
  • Business Tools - understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office.  The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
  • Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public and social sectors
  • Curiosity - the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
  • Humility - exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have impact and make a difference
  • Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

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BENEFITS AND HIGHLIGHTS

At ProSidian, we invest in our employees to help them stay healthy and achieve work-life balance. Our team members receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes Competitive Compensation, Group Health Insurance Health Benefits, 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Contributions, Vacation an...


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ProSidian is a management and operations consulting firm with a reputation for its strong national practice spanning six solution areas including Risk Management, Energy & Sustainability, Compliance, Business Process, IT Effectiveness, and Talent Management. We help clients improve their operations. Linking strategy to execution, ProSidian assists client leaders in maximizing company return on investment capital through design and execution of operations core to delivering value to customers. Visit www.ProSidian.com or follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/ProSidianfor more information.

Industry

Business schools and computer and management training

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

2004

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