SAFETY SPECIALIST, BOILER

State of Nevada (NV); Carson City (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Nevada, Department of Business and Industry, Division of Industrial Relations, is seeking a Safety Specialist-Boiler in Carson City. The role involves inspecting boilers and pressure vessels, investigating incidents, and providing technical guidance to mine operators to ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Responsibilities include preparing reports, developing training materials, and delivering presentations to raise awareness of mine safety issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with two years of boiler/pressure vessel experience or equivalent.
• Alternative: Associate's degree with three years of experience or high school with four years.
• Equivalent education/experience combinations are acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of boilers and pressure vessels at various facilities.
• Investigate boiler/pressure vessel incidents and prepare reports.
• Provide technical guidance to mine operators and stakeholders.
• Deliver trainings and public presentations on mine safety issues.
• Research applicable codes and maintain knowledge of emerging standards.

Skills

Boiler operation knowledge

Safety codes (ASME/ANSI/NB)

Boiler design/maintenance

Non-destructive testing

Electrical and mechanical controls

Hazard awareness/Safety precautions

Technical reporting/presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or safety-related field

Associate's degree in engineering or safety-related field

High school diploma + 4 years' related experience

Experience as Safety Representative/Boiler Inspector

Tools

Inspections & testing equipment

Job description

The Department of Business and Industry’s Division of Industrial Relations is hiring for a Safety Specialist-Boiler within the Mine Safety and Training Section based in Carson City. Safety Specialists promote recognized safety practices among businesses subject to state and federal safety and health regulations and identify workplace hazards and regulatory violations, or train others to do so, and recommend reasonable and practical solutions to achieve compliance and hazard abatement. This position supports the Mine Safety and Training program and is responsible for conducting inspections of boilers, pressure vessels, and related equipment at surface and underground mines, mills, quarries, and associated facilities; investigating boiler- and pressure vessel-related mine incidents; providing technical guidance and consultation to mine operators; conducting research using applicable codes, standards, and technical references; preparing written reports and training materials; delivering public presentations to increase awareness of mine safety issues; and maintaining current knowledge of emerging technologies, standards, and regulations. This role may require non-standard work hours, including evenings and weekends.

Bachelor'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.

Conduct inspections of boilers, pressure vessels, and related equipment; provide technical assistance to a variety of professionals; and perform related investigations as needed; conduct shutdown and operating inspections of assigned equipment to ensure compliance with regulations and adopted industry codes related to the equipment’s installation; conduct opening and closing conferences with company management as needed; exercise appropriate safety precautions when working in close proximity to operating boilers and pressure vessels.

Evaluate whether appropriate preventive maintenance is being performed by company personnel; issue notices of violation with time period for abatement; recommend fines when violations are not corrected in specified time period; submit inspection reports which determine whether operating permits are issued, withheld, or revoked; and order changes to the authorized operating pressure of boilers when warranted by the condition of the boiler.

Investigate all accidents and complaints concerning boilers and related equipment to include interviewing complainants/witnesses, inspecting equipment, determining cause and appropriate method of correction; issue administrative fines or permit suspensions as appropriate; prepare investigation reports.

Provide technical assistance in response to inquiries from builders, constructors, architects, owners, users, service, and repair organizations regarding the interpretation of code requirements, maintenance, or operational problems with equipment.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Under general supervision, incumbents perform the full range of duties outlined in the series concept. Incumbents regularly receive complex assignments requiring a broad knowledge of a variety of industries, or specialized expertise in a particular industry or process. Incumbents orient and train new Safety Specialists and/or Safety Representatives, may serve as lead capacity on functional or team assignments, and may be assigned to focus on special projects. This is the journey level in the series.

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

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
• the 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 environs
• make oral presentations at conferences with management