Machinery Specialist

Join Starr, a global leader in commercial insurance with over a century of expertise. We empower our employees to innovate, make impactful decisions, and build lasting client relationships worldwide. At Starr, you'll work in an entrepreneurial culture alongside accessible leaders, leveraging our financial strength and vast industry experience to deliver solutions for our clients, no matter how complex. Grow your career with a rapidly growing company that invests in its people and their ability to drive real progress.

Starr Boiler and Machinery Division is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Machinery Specialist to join our growing team. This position is open to candidates located in South Carolina, North Carolina, or Southern Virginia. In this key role, you will conduct boiler and pressure vessel inspections, ensuring the safety, compliance, and reliability of our clients’ machinery and equipment. Candidates with risk assessment experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Conduct jurisdictional inspections of regulated boilers and pressure vessels in accordance with local, state, and national regulations.
• Perform comprehensive internal boiler examinations, demonstrating strong attention to detail and physical capability.
• Prepare clear, concise, and thorough reports and communicate findings and recommendations to clients and management at all levels.
• Ensure client equipment complies with all safety standards, regulations, and codes (including ASME, NBIC, and jurisdictional requirements).
• Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, acting as a resource and trusted advisor.
• Manage and prioritize work independently within a multi-state territory, ensuring timely completion of all inspection assignments.
• Utilize Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to document inspections and prepare client communications.
• Participate in ongoing training and remain current with evolving industry regulations and best practices.

• New Business Commission with “IS” endorsement, or the ability to obtain a NB Commission within 12 months of hire.
• Demonstrated experience conducting jurisdictional inspections of boilers and pressure vessels.
• Experience and/or commissions in South Carolina, North Carolina, or Southern Virginia (preferred).
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to work independently and manage a territory.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients and team members at all levels.
• Proven physical capability and attention to detail required for internal boiler examinations.
• Solid understanding of ASME, NBIC, and relevant jurisdictional regulations.
• Risk assessment capability is a plus.

• Self-motivated and resourceful with a high degree of professionalism.
• Customer-focused mindset and strong problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and staying current with industry trends.

Starr is an equal opportunity employer, which means we'll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and we're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We offer first class training and development opportunities to all employees.

Our aim is to grow our own talent and bring out the best in people.