BOILER INSPECTOR - OAHU

Full Job Description

This posting is for the State of Hawaii, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health Division. This position is located on the Island of Oahu . Position is full-time. In person interviews may be required. This job posting will remain open until 15 applications are received. Please apply immediately as this job posting may close at any time.

Salary: $5,338 to $6,754 per month - SR-21, Step C to I. Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

To apply, visit the DLIR Website http://labor.hawaii.gov/jobs/

MAIL completed APPLICATION and SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS to:

Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Human Resources Office

830 Punchbowl St., Room 415

Honolulu, HI 96813

Please ensure your application is LEGIBLE, COMPLETE, and SIGNED. Illegible, incomplete, or unsigned application may be deemed ineligible.

Requirements

Conducts inspections of boilers, pressure vessels, and other related equipment for compliance with pertinent laws, rules and regulations; inspects the quality control system of shops which manufacture boilers or pressure vessels and the design of each boiler or pressure vessel for compliance with established standards; recommends the withholding of permits to operate boilers and related machinery; issues orders to correct violations; prepares reports of violations and recommendations; and performs other related duties as required.

Examples of Duties:

Inspects boilers and pressure vessels and other related equipment as to their design, construction, installation, operation and maintenance for compliance with safety code requirements; inspects the quality control system of shops which manufacture boilers or pressure vessels for compliance with established standards; prepares data sheets, inspection reports and recommends penalties with citations; advises designers, manufacturers and installers regarding requirements of established standards; initiates correspondence on matters pertaining to boilers, pressure vessels and other machinery; advises owners and operators of machinery of unsafe conditions; recommends the withholding of permits to operate boilers, pressure vessels and other machinery until violations or unsafe conditions are remedied by owners and/or operators; recommends revisions to laws, rules and regulations governing boilers, pressure vessels, and other related equipment; may intercede in disputes between owners and/or operators of equipment and machinery and certified inspectors; may review inspection reports of non-governmental certified boiler inspectors for reported violations and unsafe conditions.

Knowledge and Abilities Required:

Knowledge of: Safety inspection and investigation methods and techniques; occupational safety and health laws and codes, and rules and regulations, pertaining to the design, construction, installation, maintenance and operation of boilers, pressure vessels and other related equipment; report writing.

Ability to: Adhere to inspectional and investigational requirements, and maintain effective relationships with employers, employer representatives, employees and others; detect unsafe conditions and practices and recommend corrections; interpret the codes and regulations and perform design calculations pertaining to boilers, pressure vessels and related equipment; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other inspectors, operators and owners of machinery and the general public; prepare clear and concise reports.

Qualifications

LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK REQUIREMENT: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Prerequisite Knowledge and Abilities:

Basic Education Requirement:

Graduation from high school or its equivalency.

Experience Requirement:

Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience of the kind, quality and quantity described in the statements below, or any equivalent combination of training and experience:

Three (3) years of experience at a journeyman level or the equivalent in high pressure boiler or pressure vessel construction or repair; or as an operating engineer in charge of high pressure boiler operation; or as an inspector of high pressure boilers or pressure vessels.

Quality of Experience:

Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position.

The applicant’s overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that he/she has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which he/she is being considered.

Substitutions Allowed:

1. Possession of a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university may be substituted for two (2) years of the experience requirements.

2. Possession of a bachelor’s degree in a branch of engineering other than Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university may be substituted for one year of the experience requirement.

Commission Required:

Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements for a commission from the State Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to conduct inspections of boilers. Such commission must be acquired within the probationary period following appointment to the position.

License Required:

Applicants must possess a valid license to drive in the State of Hawaii.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. Click below to view the Requirements in their entirety.

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PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans.

To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer.

For more information, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

Additional Information

To apply, visit the DLIR Website http://labor.hawaii.gov/jobs/

MAIL completed APPLICATION and SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS to:

Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, Human Resources Office

830 Punchbowl St., Room 415

Honolulu, HI 96813

Please ensure your application is LEGIBLE, COMPLETE, and SIGNED. Illegible, incomplete, or unsigned application may be deemed ineligible.

Please Note: The Department of Labor and Industrial Relations is handling all aspects of this recruitment. If you have any questions regarding this announcement, please contact at: DLIR.HRO.Admin@hawaii.gov.

Application must be signed. (Applications received without signature may not be considered)

Any date-stamped submissions stamped after this job posting closed or no date-stamped submissions delivered after the closing will not be considered.