| Job Title |
Inspector, Boiler |
| Job Description |
Inspects Boilers, Pressure Vessels, And Accessories For
Conformance To Safety Laws And Standards Regulating Their
Design, Fabrication, Installation, Repair, And Operation:
Inspects Steam Boilers, Air Tanks, Liquefied Gas Tanks, And
Other Pressure Vessels Under Construction Or Already Installed
In Ships Or In Residential, Commercial, Or Industrial Buildings
To Verify Conformance To Safety Codes And Standards Issued By
Governmental Agency, Recognized Professional Technical
Organization, Or Insurance Underwriting Company. Inspects
Drawings, Designs, And Specifications For Boilers And Other
Vessels. Inspects Materials Used, Safety Devices, Regulators,
Construction Quality, Brace And Rivet Tension, Riveting,
Welding, Pitting, Corrosion, Cracking, Safety Valve Operation,
And Other Factors Affecting Condition And Operation Of
Equipment. Performs Standard Tests Such As Hammer, Accumulation,
And Hydrostatic Tests To Verify Condition Of Boilers And Other
Vessels. Calculates Allowable Limits Of Pressure, Strength, And
Stresses. Witnesses Acceptance And Installation Tests.
Recommends Changes To Correct Unsafe Conditions. Orders
Correction Of Faulty Work Or Materials Or Other Conditions Which
Violate Legal Requirements. Checks Permits And Methods Of
Operation For Boiler And Other Pressure Vessel Installations.
Confers With Engineers, Manufacturers, Contractors, Owners, And
Operators Concerning Problems In Construction, Operation, And
Repair Of Pressure Vessels And Accessories. Investigates
Accidents Involving Pressure Vessels To Determine Causes And To
Develop Methods Of Preventing Recurrences. Keeps Records And
Prepares Reports Of Inspections And Investigations For
Administrative Or Legal Authorities. May Be Required To Possess
Federal, State, Or Local License.
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