SAFETY SPECIALIST, BOILER

No Nevada state income tax. Job Summary The Department of Business and Industry is hiring for a Safety Specialist, Boiler within the Mechanical Compliance Section of the Division of Industrial Relations. The position may be filled in either Reno or Las Vegas depending on the candidate chosen and needs of the agency. These positions will be responsible for performing the full range of boiler and pressure vessel inspection duties under general supervision. Incumbents conduct operating and installation inspections to ensure compliance with state regulations and adopted industry codes, evaluate preventive maintenance practices, issue permits and notices of violation, and recommend enforcement actions when necessary. They regularly receive complex assignments requiring broad knowledge across multiple industries or specialized expertise in specific equipment or processes. They investigate accidents and complaints, determine root causes, prepare detailed reports, and recommend corrective measures to protect public and workplace safety. Additionally, they provide technical guidance to engineers, contractors, architects, owners, and operators regarding code interpretation and operational standards. Incumbents may orient and train new staff, serve in a lead capacity on team or functional assignments, and contribute to special projects as assigned. 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; regularly receive complex assignments requiring a broad knowledge of a variety of industries, or specialized expertise in a particular industry or process. Orient and train new Safety Specialists and/or Safety Representatives, may serve in a 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 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. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. Benefits 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. 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). For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF). #J-18808-Ljbffr