SAFETY SPECIALIST, BOILER

Job Summary

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.

Essential Qualifications

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.

Job Duties

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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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.

Recruiter Contact Information: Kara Carmonne- View email address on click.appcast.io

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Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication (Download PDF reader).
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

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Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

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Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

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