Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspector

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

The Indiana Department of Homeland Security (IDHS) leads Indiana's emergency planning and operations, first responder training, and fire and building safety. The Indiana State Fire Marshal leads the Division of Fire and Building Safety (within IDHS), which oversees the enforcement of building codes and includes a fire investigations unit. The agency certifies and trains thousands of first responders and also hosts state-level exercises each year.

IDHS also supports the state Emergency Operations Center (EOC), which leads response and coordination efforts for large-magnitude incidents.

As the Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspector, you will make a substantial contribution based on non-routine decisions and recommendations based on agency guidelines and policy. Your work is reviewed for adherence to instructions and soundness of judgment. Problems may be discussed with supervisor staff as they occur. Actions and judgments are controlled through the application of laws, rules, regulations, standards, guidelines, policies and procedures and state codes.

You are considered a staff specialist in these areas and is expected to resolve most non-compliance findings.

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $59,800.00 but may be commensurate with education and work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

• Investigate accidents or failures of regulated vessels that have been reported to the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Safety Section (BPVSS) office.
• Investigate notices of unsafe conditions received and forward detailed reports to the BPVSS office,
• Respond to agency requests for support in Homeland Security Emergency Response and Disaster Mitigation.
• Complete effective inspections of regulated equipment in the assigned inspection district, including the re-inspection of the insurance industry, represented boiler & pressure vessel within their geographic inspection district.
• Participate in conducting conformity assessments of organizations that manufacture, repair, or alter regulated equipment.
• Interface with owners, users, manufacturers, and repairers of regulated equipment, performing the duties of an authorized inspector.
• Complete inspections, respond to catastrophic failures of regulated equipment and assist in disaster mitigation and emergency response situations as necessary and directed.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

• Maintain knowledge of and demonstrate a high level of competence in all codes and standards adopted by the State of Indiana relative to boiler and pressure vessel regulation.
• Ability to maintain and practice a comprehensive grasp of the methodology and tools required to complete inspections.
• Demonstrate good organizational skills to manage an inspection territory effectively.
• Ability to effectively use electronic communication, data retrieval, and reporting.
• Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
• Working knowledge of database systems and MS Office applications.

• Maintain National Board of Boiler Inspectors (NBBI) certification.
• Maintain a valid Indiana driver’s license.

A degree is not required. However, a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) and at least three (3) years of experience in the design, construction, operation, or inspection of power boilers and unfired pressure vessels, applying the outlined knowledge, skills, and abilities in a similar role may be considered.

Individuals should have the ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

This role may be utilized in a supervisory…