District Engineering Inspector

Duties and Responsibilities

Conducts inspections of boilers and pressure vessels to determine if the equipment and related safety valves, and other related appurtenances are in proper working order and meet the standards under existing laws, regulations and rules to ensure safety of life, and property of the public.

Inspects materials used in the construction of boilers and pressure vessels, safety devices, piping, inspects construction quality, welding, pitting, corrosion, cracking, safety valve operation, and other factors affecting the condition and operation of the equipment.

Reviews repair and alteration methods, welding procedures, welder’s qualifications and calculations; sets inspection and hold points to be witnessed; witnesses final hydrostatic test.

Performs standard tests such as accumulation, ultrasonic and hydrostatic tests to verify condition of boilers and other vessels.

Calculates allowable limits of pressure, strength, and stress.

Confers with engineers, manufacturers, contractors, owners, and operators concerning nonconformance in construction, operation, and repair of boilers, pressure vessels and accessories as necessary to correct violations.

Identifies deficiencies/defects and/or operational or equipment issues and condemns boilers or pressure vessels subsequent to declaring them unsafe or disqualified by legal requirements.

Maintains computerized reports and records and prepares summaries of inspections and investigations for legal and administrative use; ensures that all boilers and pressure vessels are inspected on an appropriate schedule.

Maintains updated knowledge of rules, policies and procedures and of construction, installation, inspection and repair of boilers and other pressure vessels; informs owners/users and installers on aspects of the laws and regulations and ASME, NBIC and other applicable codes.

Represents the agency at hearings before legislative bodies and/or various public and private boards, commissions, committees and in court to provide official policy and expert opinion.

Qualifications

• Current and valid First Class Stationary Engineers License issued by the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services
• Current and valid National Association of Amusement Rides Safety Officials (NAARSO) certification, or the ability to obtain a Commission within two years of date of hire

Special Requirements

• Incumbents may be required to possess a current and valid motor vehicle driver's license at a class level specific to assignment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including an outstanding set of employee benefits which you should consider towards your total compensation.

Schedule

Full-time position with regular work hours of 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday subject to standby and callback work status.

Salary

$95,136.34 - $140,142.34 yearly