Certified Boiler Inspector
About The Position
Performs skilled technical inspection of boilers/pressure vessels, attachments, accessories, and related equipment to insure compliance with building and zoning codes. Investigates boiler accidents to determine the causes; orders repairs and/or makes recommendations to prevent future accidents. Inspects existing boilers, pressure vessels, and related equipment; determines necessary repairs; reviews design and materials required for repairs; approves or disapproves repairs. Reviews blueprints and construction plans for new installations for compliance with codes and regulations; inspects completed work. Advises builders, contractors, owners and trade workers regarding technical information, regulations, and methods of constructing, installing, maintaining and repairing boilers. Conducts cold stop investigations of businesses to verify any new pressure vessels have been properly added to an appropriate recurring inspection schedule. Prepares, updates and distributes inspection schedules to authorized inspection agencies. Enters inspection results from own inspections and authorized inspections agencies into City database. Maintains records, prepares reports and correspondence as required. Investigates pressure vessel and boiler operator licensing complaints. Issues "Stop Work" orders when necessary, may testify at hearings or in court on violations. Monitors and verifies hydrostatic testing of vessels. Reviews and verifies welder qualifications and welding procedures for work on pressure vessels. Acts as the Secretary for the Boiler Board of Examiners and schedules meetings as required. Proctors, grades and maintains results of the Boiler Operator Examinations. Operates an automobile and various testing devices as required. Performs related work as required.
Requirements
- Certified by the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors.
- Must be commissioned by Washington State as an inspector of boilers and unfired pressure vessels within six months of appointment.
- Possession of a valid driver's license.
Responsibilities
- Investigates boiler accidents to determine the causes; orders repairs and/or makes recommendations to prevent future accidents.
- Inspects existing boilers, pressure vessels, and related equipment; determines necessary repairs; reviews design and materials required for repairs; approves or disapproves repairs.
- Reviews blueprints and construction plans for new installations for compliance with codes and regulations; inspects completed work.
- Advises builders, contractors, owners and trade workers regarding technical information, regulations, and methods of constructing, installing, maintaining and repairing boilers.
- Conducts cold stop investigations of businesses to verify any new pressure vessels have been properly added to an appropriate recurring inspection schedule.
- Prepares, updates and distributes inspection schedules to authorized inspection agencies.
- Enters inspection results from own inspections and authorized inspections agencies into City database.
- Maintains records, prepares reports and correspondence as required.
- Investigates pressure vessel and boiler operator licensing complaints.
- Issues "Stop Work" orders when necessary, may testify at hearings or in court on violations.
- Monitors and verifies hydrostatic testing of vessels.
- Reviews and verifies welder qualifications and welding procedures for work on pressure vessels.
- Acts as the Secretary for the Boiler Board of Examiners and schedules meetings as required.
- Proctors, grades and maintains results of the Boiler Operator Examinations.
- Operates an automobile and various testing devices as required.
- Performs related work as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
