SAFETY SPECIALIST, BOILER

OverviewThe Department of Business and Industry is hiring for a Safety Specialist, Boiler within the Mechanical Compliance Section of the Division of Industrial Relations. The positions may be filled in either Reno or Las Vegas depending on the candidate chosen and needs of the agency. These positions will be responsible for performing the full range of boiler and pressure vessel inspection duties under general supervision. Incumbents conduct operating and installation inspections to ensure compliance with state regulations and adopted industry codes, evaluate preventive maintenance practices, issue permits and notices of violation, and recommend enforcement actions when necessary. They regularly receive complex assignments requiring broad knowledge across multiple industries or specialized expertise in specific equipment or processes. They investigate accidents and complaints, determine root causes, prepare detailed reports, and recommend corrective measures to protect public and workplace safety. Additionally, they provide technical guidance to engineers, contractors, architects, owners, and operators regarding code interpretation and operational standards. Incumbents may orient and train new staff, serve in a lead capacity on team or functional assignments, and contribute to special projects as assigned.ResponsibilitiesConduct the full range of boiler, pressure vessel, and related equipment inspections under general supervision.Evaluate preventive maintenance practices and issue notices of violation with timeframes for abatement; recommend enforcement actions when violations are not corrected.Submit inspection reports to determine whether operating permits are issued, withheld, or revoked; order changes to the authorized operating pressure of boilers when warranted.Investigate accidents and complaints, interview witnesses, inspect equipment, determine root causes, and prepare investigation reports with corrective recommendations.Provide technical guidance to engineers, contractors, architects, owners, and operators regarding interpretation of code requirements and operational standards.Orient and train new Safety Specialists and/or Safety Representatives; may serve as lead on functional or team assignments; contribute to special projects as assigned.QualificationsBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, occupational safety and health, construction management, or a closely related field and two years of experience in the design, construction, repair, or operation of high-pressure boilers and pressure vessels.OR Associate's degree from an accredited college, university, or trade school in engineering, occupational safety and health, construction management, or closely related field and three years of experience as described above.OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and four years of experience as described above.OR one year of experience as a Safety Representative, Boiler - DIR in Nevada State service to include Commission as a National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector.OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.AdditionalUnder general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties outlined in the series concept; incumbents regularly receive complex assignments requiring broad knowledge of a variety of industries or specialized expertise; incumbents orient and train new Safety Specialists and/or Safety Representatives, may serve as lead, and may be assigned to focus on special projects. This is the journey level in the series.Working knowledge of the operation of high-pressure boilers and pressure vessels; safety codes for boilers by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and American National Standards Institute (ANSI), and National Board Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes; design, construction, operation, maintenance, and welding repair of boilers; non-destructive testing; electrical and mechanical controls; safety precautions necessary regarding boilers.Ability to research and understand applied technical information; observe accident scenes to determine cause and/or contributing factors; properly document an inspection and/or investigation; make effective oral and/or written presentations to defend findings and recommendations; work in extreme environments; make oral presentations at conferences with management.J-18808-Ljbffr