26-45 Boiler Safety Officer

Technical Safety BC•Prince George, BC

38d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Boiler Safety Officer (BSO) reports to the Operations Leader and is accountable for maintaining and enhancing public safety by educating the public and industry, as well as ensuring that codes, regulations, and standards of safety are understood and observed. The BSO must also serve the clients’ needs in the construction, fabrication, and repair of ASME /CSA code shops by serving as the Authorized Boiler Inspector as per code requirements.

Requirements

Minimum completion of grade 12 high school diploma and/or equivalent education.
Minimum of five years related experience in a power plant over 1000m2, or an equivalency.
NBIC commission or willingness to obtain within first year of employment
NBIC “AI” endorsement or willingness to start applying within first year of employment
Knowledge of Boiler, Pressure Vessel, Piping, Fittings and Refrigeration codes.
Ability to assess situations that may lead to a variance.
Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to write concise reports.
Good keyboarding and computer skills, including knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.
A Valid BC Drivers’ License and a willingness to travel
Good physical ability to carry a toolbox (up to 30 lbs.), climb ladders and stairways, walk on rough, uneven ground, enter tight enclosed or confined spaces, and drive for long distances (A medical assessment will be requested).

Nice To Haves

Two-year diploma from a recognized Institute of Technology in a related field.
BC 1st Class (preferred) or 2nd Class Power Engineer certificate with a three year time allowance to write and successfully complete the 1st Class exam.

Responsibilities

Provide inspection services, including worksite audits, incident investigations and hazard eliminations, to clients and stakeholders to ensure that safety regulations, codes and standards are correctly implemented.
Review requests for variances and equivalencies and makes recommendations to the Safety Manager.
Implement compliance & enforcement policies by providing clear direction and outlining consequences to clients and by providing disciplinary recommendations to Senior Safety Officer and Safety Manager.
Educate clients and stakeholders on how to meet safety requirements and provide information on new requirements and trends by creating and/or providing presentations, demonstrations, or individual coaching.
Assist the code shops in the interpretation and application of codes.
Support research tasks by documenting inspections, providing audits, and investigating incidences.
Maintain expertise by staying up to date on industry changes and upgrading knowledge and skills on an ongoing basis.
Help Senior Safety Officer to develop new Safety Officers by providing on-the-job training, regular mentoring, and ongoing technical support.