Boiler Inspector

City of New York•New York, NY

11d•$62,244 - $71,581

About The Position

The NYC Department of Buildings enforces the NYC Construction Codes, Energy Code, and Zoning Resolution to promote the safe and lawful use of buildings and properties. The Boiler Inspector performs technical inspections of steam boilers and other pressure vessels, including their condition, design, operation, and installation, to assess compliance with applicable codes, laws, rules, approved plans, and specifications. The role also responds to and investigates accidents, incidents, and complaints; documents findings; and helps enforce requirements in the field. Inspectors may work under general supervision and may assign, supervise, review, and evaluate subordinate staff; train employees; review relevant applications; assist a supervisor; or operate a motor vehicle as part of assigned duties. The position is citywide, and unit assignment and work location depend on operational needs. Transfers may occur with sufficient notice. Candidates must pass a drug screening to be appointed and must hold and maintain a valid New York State motor vehicle driver license. Candidates who reside in New York City must apply for Special Patrolman status at appointment. Inspectors may be required to work shifts that include nights, Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

Requirements

Meet one of the stated qualification pathways: five years of full-time satisfactory experience in a qualifying boiler trade or operating, inspection, installation, repair, or maintenance role; or three years of such experience plus 60 credits toward a degree in mechanical engineering or engineering technology; or completion of a boiler trade or boiler inspection apprenticeship of at least three years plus either two years of qualifying experience or 60 relevant credits.
Alternatively, hold a valid NYC High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer’s License, a valid New York State Department of Labor Boiler Inspector Certificate of Competency, or a professional engineer license issued under New York State Education Law; equivalent education and/or experience may also qualify as specified.
For Assignment Level II, candidates other than licensed professional engineers, High Pressure Boiler Operating Engineers, or holders of a valid Boiler Inspector Certificate of Competency must have at least one additional year of qualifying experience after meeting minimum requirements.
For Assignment Level III, candidates other than licensed professional engineers must have at least one year of qualifying supervisory experience after meeting Assignment Level II requirements.
Successfully pass a drug screening for appointment.
Hold a valid New York State motor vehicle driver license at appointment and maintain it throughout employment.
NYC residents must apply for Special Patrolman status at appointment.

Responsibilities

Inspect steam boilers and other pressure vessels for compliance with applicable codes, laws, rules, approved plans, and specifications.
Respond to, report, and investigate accidents, incidents, and complaints.
Examine boiler shells, tubes, rivets, braces, steam domes, and connections for defects, scale, and corrosion.
Calculate the strength of braces.
Conduct hydrostatic tests to determine safe working pressures.
Inspect arches and furnace walls.
Test injectors, safety valves, and other equipment.
Check the safety condition of runways, ladders, and stairways in boiler rooms.
Inspect new boiler and auxiliary equipment installations.
Study drawings to obtain details for inspections.
Issue violations, summonses, and stop work orders, and advise recipients of the nature of violating conditions.
Verify licenses of onsite workers.
Testify as needed, including at ECB proceedings, depositions, and court.
Maintain records and prepare reports.
Explain and enforce relevant laws and rules.
May assign, supervise, review, and evaluate subordinate work; train subordinates; review relevant applications; assist a supervisor; and operate a motor vehicle.