Posting number: 2026-01993
Department: B&I - INDUSTRIAL RELATIONS DIVISION
Job classification: SAFETY REPRESENTATIVE, BOILER - DIR
Posting type: Open Competitive
Categories: Investigative, Professional, Safety
SummaryThe Department of Business and Industry is hiring to underfill Safety Specialist, Boiler positions within the Mechanical Compliance Section of the Division of Industrial Relations. These positions may be filled in either Reno or Las Vegas depending on the candidate chosen and needs of the agency. After a training period, the incumbent will be responsible for performing the full range of boiler and pressure vessel inspection duties under general supervision. They conduct operating and installation inspections to ensure compliance with state regulations and adopted industry codes, evaluate preventive maintenance practices, issue permits, notices of violation, and recommend enforcement actions when necessary. Once trained, the incumbent regularly receives complex assignments requiring broad knowledge across multiple industries or specialized expertise in specific equipment or processes. They investigate accidents and complaints, determine root causes, prepares detailed reports, and recommends 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.
Progression in the series may occur upon meeting minimum qualifications, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and receiving the recommendation of the appointing authority.
Examples of dutiesBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, occupational safety and health, construction management, or a closely related field and one year of experience in the design, construction, repair or operation of high-pressure boilers and pressure vessels and/or heating/ventilation/air conditioning/ refrigeration (HVAC) equipment; 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 two years of experience as described above; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and three years of experience as described above; OR one year of experience as a Safety Associate, Boiler - DIR in Nevada State service; OR one year of experience as a Heat Plant Specialist II or HVACR Specialist I in Nevada State service; OR an equivalent combination of education or experience as described above. QualificationsConduct 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 continue to receive training in performing the inspection duties described in the series concept. This is the continuing trainee level in the series and progression to the next level in the series may occur upon meeting minimum qualifications, satisfactory performance and with the recommendation of the appointing authority. Supplemental informationThis 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: high pressure vessels; electrical and mechanical controls.
Ability to: physically inspect boilers and boiler rooms in a safe manner; read and interpret mechanical and electrical codes, standards, drawings, and specifications related to the installation and operation of boilers; use hand tools required of the position; perform standard mathematical calculations; make effective verbal and written presentations.