What are the responsibilities and job description for the Boiler/Pressure Vessel Inspector-Western Oklahoma position at State of Oklahoma?
Basic Purpose
Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the inspection and investigation of boilers and pressure vessels, education, community outreach, awareness and the inspection and investigation of alternative fuel conversion shops, garages, and fuel facilities to determine compliance with applicable national, state and local laws, codes and/or manufacturer’s specifications.
Typical Functions
This is the basic level where employees are responsible for performing inspection and compliance duties with close supervision and receive specialized training on boilers, pressure vessels, steam lines, weld procedures and applicable rules, methods and techniques. Routine entry level work is performing in a training status to build their skills in conducting inspections and verifying dispenser accuracy for alternative fuel facilities, conducting inspections on pressure vessels, boilers, and hot water heaters, conducting field inspections of conversion shops, garages and companies engaged in the service, repair or installation of alternative fuel conversion vehicles. Authority is given to shut down or “red tag” alternative fuel facilities, hot water heaters, boilers, and pressure vessels.
Education And Experience
Education And Experience requirements at this level consist of sixty semester hours of college, including twelve hours of mathematics or physical science and one year of experience in one or more of the following trades: pressure retaining items such as boilers, pressure vessels, CNG/LPG cylinders, machine or electrical maintenance or monitoring, hydraulics, pneumatics, heat and air, machinist, steel fabrication, or small or large engine repair; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of qualifying experience for each year of the required education.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Competencies
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities required at this level are knowledge of pressure retaining items such as boilers, pressure vessels and steam lines; of basic mechanical apparatus/equipment theory and operation; of laws, codes, rules and regulations for the inspection and verification of dispenser accuracy for alternative fuel facilities; of inspection of pressure vessels; of conducting field inspections of conversion shops, garages and companies; of inspection and investigative methods and procedures; and of report writing. Ability is required to conduct inspections and investigations; to write reports; to apply safety codes and standards; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to learn complex mathematical formulas; to work in close, confined spaces; and to work in high places.
Special Requirements
Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position; be willing to work hours other than on regular shifts during emergency or high volume situations.
While performing the duties of this job, the employees are frequently required to stand, walk and reach; and talk and hear. Routinely, employees are required to sit; to manipulate or feel objects, tools or controls; climb (for extended distances) and/or balance; ascend/descend ladders and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Job performance may result in minimal noise exposure, the minimal possibility of chemical exposure and exposure to work environments where chemicals are present.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision with the ability to see defects during an inspection, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to differentiate between colors.
Position requires the employee to be able to wear suitable Personal Protective Equipment related to inspection type, work outdoors, to deal with all weather extremes, carry tool bags containing tools, handle all tools required to facilitate inspection and, for some specific jobs, be able to carry 25 pounds up to 400 feet and be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be willing to work irregular hours in dangerous adverse environments such as high voltage electrical lines, natural gas leaks and unsanitary areas; must have and maintain the physical and mental stamina to perform the work and willingness to accept the physical discomforts and hazards inherent in the job, including but not limited to climbing up to 200 ft. on ladders or similar structures, crawling in confined, dark spaces and walking at heights on unstable or slippery footings.
The Oklahoma Department of Labor has determined that some positions in this job family are safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S.
Dependent on applicant’s place of residence, the proffer of permanent employment may be conditional upon relocation to the proper area. Failure of proper residency shall result in either a withdraw of employment, extended probationary period, or other adjustments as deemed necessary to best meet the needs of the Oklahoma Department of Labor.
Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the inspection and investigation of boilers and pressure vessels, education, community outreach, awareness and the inspection and investigation of alternative fuel conversion shops, garages, and fuel facilities to determine compliance with applicable national, state and local laws, codes and/or manufacturer’s specifications.
Typical Functions
- Conducts inspections of hot water heaters, boilers, and pressure vessels for construction, installation, condition and operation; checks and tests vessel components; documents findings on inspection reports; ensures quality control and safety standards of operation are in place; issues or suspends certification of operation of hot water heaters, boilers, pressure vessels, and alternative fuel facilities in accordance with the applicable code; collects or arranges for the billing of fees.
- Authorizes and reviews all repairs and alteration methods, welding procedures, welders and calculations; sets inspection and hold points to be witnessed; witnesses final hydrostatic test.
- Reviews renewal applications and any new applications from firms or corporations engaged in the service, repair and/or installation of boilers or pressure vessels; reviews quality control programs to ensure their procedures and qualifications are in compliance with applicable statutes and codes.
- Inspects downstream welded steam lines or piping, and weld test facilities to determine compliance with State Welding Act; checks certification of welders.
- Prepares activity reports and inspection schedules.
- Reviews and approves plans for construction of alternative fuel fill stations.
- Conducts field inspections of shops, garages and companies engaged in the service, repair or installation of conversion vehicles, to ensure individuals are licensed at the appropriate license based on the type of services being provided.
- Conducts field inspections; verifies dispenser accuracy for alternative fuel facilities, documents findings on inspection reports; ensures quality control and safety standards of operation are in place; issues or suspends certification of operation in accordance with NFPA 52; collects or arranges for the billing of fees.
- Conducts complaint and accident investigations.
- Conducts education outreach to provide requirements for compliance.
This is the basic level where employees are responsible for performing inspection and compliance duties with close supervision and receive specialized training on boilers, pressure vessels, steam lines, weld procedures and applicable rules, methods and techniques. Routine entry level work is performing in a training status to build their skills in conducting inspections and verifying dispenser accuracy for alternative fuel facilities, conducting inspections on pressure vessels, boilers, and hot water heaters, conducting field inspections of conversion shops, garages and companies engaged in the service, repair or installation of alternative fuel conversion vehicles. Authority is given to shut down or “red tag” alternative fuel facilities, hot water heaters, boilers, and pressure vessels.
Education And Experience
Education And Experience requirements at this level consist of sixty semester hours of college, including twelve hours of mathematics or physical science and one year of experience in one or more of the following trades: pressure retaining items such as boilers, pressure vessels, CNG/LPG cylinders, machine or electrical maintenance or monitoring, hydraulics, pneumatics, heat and air, machinist, steel fabrication, or small or large engine repair; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of qualifying experience for each year of the required education.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, And Competencies
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities required at this level are knowledge of pressure retaining items such as boilers, pressure vessels and steam lines; of basic mechanical apparatus/equipment theory and operation; of laws, codes, rules and regulations for the inspection and verification of dispenser accuracy for alternative fuel facilities; of inspection of pressure vessels; of conducting field inspections of conversion shops, garages and companies; of inspection and investigative methods and procedures; and of report writing. Ability is required to conduct inspections and investigations; to write reports; to apply safety codes and standards; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to learn complex mathematical formulas; to work in close, confined spaces; and to work in high places.
Special Requirements
Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position; be willing to work hours other than on regular shifts during emergency or high volume situations.
While performing the duties of this job, the employees are frequently required to stand, walk and reach; and talk and hear. Routinely, employees are required to sit; to manipulate or feel objects, tools or controls; climb (for extended distances) and/or balance; ascend/descend ladders and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Job performance may result in minimal noise exposure, the minimal possibility of chemical exposure and exposure to work environments where chemicals are present.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision with the ability to see defects during an inspection, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to differentiate between colors.
Position requires the employee to be able to wear suitable Personal Protective Equipment related to inspection type, work outdoors, to deal with all weather extremes, carry tool bags containing tools, handle all tools required to facilitate inspection and, for some specific jobs, be able to carry 25 pounds up to 400 feet and be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Must be willing to work irregular hours in dangerous adverse environments such as high voltage electrical lines, natural gas leaks and unsanitary areas; must have and maintain the physical and mental stamina to perform the work and willingness to accept the physical discomforts and hazards inherent in the job, including but not limited to climbing up to 200 ft. on ladders or similar structures, crawling in confined, dark spaces and walking at heights on unstable or slippery footings.
The Oklahoma Department of Labor has determined that some positions in this job family are safety sensitive as defined by 63 O.S.
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Dependent on applicant’s place of residence, the proffer of permanent employment may be conditional upon relocation to the proper area. Failure of proper residency shall result in either a withdraw of employment, extended probationary period, or other adjustments as deemed necessary to best meet the needs of the Oklahoma Department of Labor.
