Mechanical and Plumbing Plans Examiner

City of El Paso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of El Paso seeks a Mechanical/Plumbing Inspector to review plans for gas, mechanical, and plumbing systems and ensure code compliance. The role issues permits, conducts field inspections, and collaborates on code updates. Candidates must have four years of journey-level HVAC or inspection experience, ICC certifications, and a Texas driver’s license.

CDL/safety testing may apply. Review of plans, accuracy checks, and detailed reporting are essential to ensure safe, compliant construction

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED or higher and four (4) years of journey-level HVAC installation or modification experience or mechanical inspection experience.
• ICC certification as Mechanical or Plumbing Inspector required by appointment; ICC certification as Mechanical or Plumbing Plans Examiner required within 6 months.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver's License or equivalent by appointment.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and specifications for gas, mechanical, and plumbing systems to determine code compliance.
• Issue permits to construct, alter, repair, move, demolish, or replace systems after review.
• Perform field inspections to ensure compliance with technical codes and approve plans meeting code.
• Submit detailed reports of noncompliance to builders and assist with corrections.
• Assist in review, revision, and update of current mechanical, gas, and plumbing codes; interpret codes for professionals and the public.

Skills

HVAC installation

Mechanical inspection

Code compliance

Plan review

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

MOS CODES: NONE

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED or higher and four (4) years of journey-level HVAC installation or modification experience or mechanical inspection experience.

Licenses and Certificates

Certification by the International Code Council (ICC) as a Mechanical or Plumbing Inspector is required by the time of appointment, ICC certification as Mechanical or Plumbing Plans Examiner is required within six (6) months of the date of employment; Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state by the time of appointment.

Special Requirements

Positions requiring a CDL or positions of a safety sensitive are subject to drug and alcohol testing following federal regulations.

Under general supervision, review plans and specifications for the construction, alteration, repair, removal, or replacement of gas, mechanical, and plumbing systems.

Review plan specifications for permits regarding gas, mechanical, and plumbing systems. Involves: Receive, review, and forward plans and specifications to determine code compliance resulting in the issuance of a permit to construct, alter, repair, move, demolish, or replace gas, mechanical, or plumbing systems. Verify that plan specifications are drawn to scale with sufficient clarity and detail to indicate the nature and character of work to facilitate the determination of compliance with technical code. Include in the review plumbing fixture count, number of bathrooms, heat systems including duct size and heat controls, and gas appliances properly designed and vented. Ensure piping arrangement and sizing, and verify that mathematical calculations meet code specifications. Note noncompliance on plans and correction sheets and suggest modifications to plans. Submit detailed reports of noncompliance to the builder for corrections, approve and sign plans meeting code. Issue occupancy certificates to builder or owner when completed.

Assist in review, revision, and update of current codes. Involves: Propose and implement studies to improve and update mechanical, gas, and plumbing codes. Interpret codes and regulations for architects, engineers, contractors, plumbers, mechanics, HVAC, and the public. Answer telephone inquiries related to permitting process and code compliance. Assist at the counter with permit requests and review of plans. Approve permits. Perform field inspections to assist inspectors with difficult or unusual code requirements. File reports in computer databases. Recommend procedures to improve services.

Note: Applicants with foreign degrees, transcripts, and diplomas must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.