Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector

State of Utah; Utah; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid holidays & leave accrual

State vehicle with virtual office

Four 10-hour days per week

Job summary

The State of Utah Labor Commission seeks a Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector in Salt Lake City. The role involves jurisdictional inspections of boilers and pressure vessels to ensure compliance, with travel across the state and a requirement to pass the National Board exam within 6 months.

You will work four 10-hour days and receive a state vehicle with a virtual office, plus comprehensive benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance from day one.

Qualifications

• Pass exams and become certified as a Utah Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector within 6 months of hire.
• Valid driver license required to drive a motor vehicle on a highway in this state.

Responsibilities

• Inspect boilers and pressure vessels for compliance within the jurisdiction.
• Schedule and conduct inspections and investigations.
• Provide consultation, making recommendations, giving appropriate advice, and/or facilitating decisions.
• Analyzing, summarizing and/or reviewing data; reporting findings, interpreting results and/or making recommendations.
• Maintaining detailed inspection or investigation records, preparing reports, and attending to other related administrative requirements.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Basic computer skills

State travel willingness

Education

Engineering or technical degree

US Navy Engineering schooling

National Board Inspector experience

Job description

Application Deadline – 9/7/2026*

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed, should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

If you have experience with boilers and pressure vessels, you work well with people from all walks of life, and are looking for a new challenge, this is your opportunity!

The State of Utah Labor Commission has a vacant Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector position open in the Boiler, Elevator, and Coal Mine Safety Division. This position offers full medical, dental, and vision insurance from day one, 12 paid holidays, vacation and sick leave accrual, and much more!

You will be required to come to the office your first day, then will be assigned a state vehicle which is equipped with your virtual office. This position requires frequent in-state travel, occasional meetings at the office, and will be scheduled to work four, 10-hour days per week.

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-day responsibilities of this position:

As the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector you will be responsible for jurisdictional inspection of boilers and pressure vessels for compliance. Due to the minimal supervision of the position, we need a self-starter with high integrity. You will be required to pass the National Board examination within 6 months of being hired. This position also requires frequent in-state travel and the use of a state vehicle which is equipped with a virtual office. Once certified, this is not an office job. Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Scheduling and conducting inspections and/or investigations.
• Ensuring compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws, regulations, and/or agency rules, standards and guidelines, etc.
• Providing consultation, making recommendations, giving appropriate advice, and/or facilitating decisions.
• Analyzing, summarizing and/or reviewing data; reporting findings, interpreting results and/or making recommendations.
• Maintaining detailed inspection or investigation records, preparing reports, and attending to other related administrative requirements.

The Ideal Candidate

Our model candidate will have:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills; ability to access web databases to enter and search information.
• The willingness to travel the state for inspections.

Qualifications

Minimum or "day-one" qualifications:

• The successful applicant will be required to pass exams and become certified as a Utah Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector within 6 months of hire.
• Valid driver license required to drive a motor vehicle on a highway in this state per UCA53-3-202(1)(a).

Preferred or trainable/on-the-job qualifications:

• An engineering or technical degree, US Navy Engineering schooling, Boiler & Machinery insurance experience, and/or experience as a National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector for an authorized inspection agency.
• Combined education and experience in the operation, inspection, or repair of boilers/pressure vessels, as required, to take the National Board examination.

About the Role

Location

160 East 300 South

Salt Lake City, Utah, 84111

United States

Background Check Required – You must successfully pass a criminal history check.

Drug Test Required – No

Why You Should Join Our Team

In Utah, we believe hard work is important, but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

The Agency

Utah's workforce is one of its most valuable resources. The Labor Commission is responsible for ensuring safety and fairness in the workplace and fairness in housing. In addition to Administration, there are five divisions within the Labor Commission:

• Adjudication
• Antidiscrimination and Labor (UALD)
• Boiler, Elevator, and Coal Mine Safety
• Utah Occupational Safety and Health (UOSH)

Qualifications

(Includes knowledge, skills, and abilities required upon entry into position and trainable after entry into position)

• The ability to deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact, and professionalism.
• The ability to operate applicable safety equipment.
• The ability to follow written and/or oral instructions.
• Knowledge of agency, professional and/or industry standards and practices.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations and/or policies and procedures.
• The ability to speak clearly, concisely and effectively; listen to, and understand, information and ideas as presented verbally; English fluency.
• The ability to plan, organize and prioritize time and workload in order to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines.
• The ability to read, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas clearly, and concisely, in writing; read and understand information presented in writing.
• Knowledge of testing and/or examination methodologies.
• The ability to speak before a group of people.

Supplemental Information

• Job Classification: Elevator/Boiler Inspector, #82852.
• DHRM rules apply for promotions/transfers.
• Please note, a position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.
• Effective July 1, 2021, in-state work rules require all work to be performed while physically within the state’s borders.
• We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
• Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc. Inspection sites may include construction sites, prisons, hospitals, refineries, etc.
• Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time. Must be able to enter confined spaces as defined in OSHA standards. May be required to perform inspections in a variety of uncomfortable locations due to placement within the facility.

EEO Statement

The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations, please contact [phone].