Boiler Machinery Consultant

Position Summary:

This position is accountable for providing consulting activities, inspections, and technical expertise to assigned customers and prospects. This position is an Integral part of ARISE and assumes a lead role in the servicing of our customers.

Responsibilities: 

• Inspects boilers and pressure vessels to meet regulatory requirements.
• Witnessing any required pressure tests as required by the Jurisdiction.
• Inspects assigned field or shop locations to meet ASME or National Board Code, as required.
• Reporting inspection results including any nonconforming conditions in the manner prescribed by the Jurisdiction and/or the Inspector’s employer.
• Performs Loss Control inspections when assigned to comply with company policies and procedures.
• Performs other types of inspections to meet specified codes or standards, as assigned.
• Manages all aspects of the assigned duties to meet the requirements of the governing codes, Jurisdiction, company procedures and/or policies.
• Participates in providing solutions to problems that do not comply with the requirements of the regulating codes or standards, as requested by the Managing Supervisor, Chief Inspector or customer.
• Presents and documents concise engineering evaluations and reports as required.
• Reports to the District Manager, Code Supervisor or the Manager of Engineering, as applicable, in any situation that does not comply with the regulating code or company procedures.
• Assists in providing engineering solutions and or strategies for the solicitation or development of new business.
• Complies with all company policy and procedures, as applicable.

Qualification

Education: 

• National Board or Jurisdictional Commission
• ASME/National Board Code Endorsements as required
• Education from one or more of the following:
  • High School.
  • Completion of an accredited apprenticeship program. For example: boilermaker, steamfitter or pipefitter.
  • Completion of an accredited Power Engineering certification program.
  • Completion of an accredited military or merchant marine training program in the area of marine or stationary boilers, pressure vessels or nuclear reactors.
  • Completion of Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification program from the American Welding Society or an equivalent certification.
  • Certification as an American Petroleum Institute API-510 or API-570 Inspector.
  • Completion of a total of eighty (80) hours of classroom technical training in Boiler, Pressure Vessel or Piping Inspection.
  • Graduation from an accredited technical school in subjects that include, but not limited to, Manufacturing, Building Construction, Construction Technology, Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning, and Industrial Technology.
  • Graduation from with Two (2) Year Degree or Certificate in Engineering, Technology, Science, or Mathematics from an accredited institution
  • Bachelor’s Degree in engineering

Experience: 

• One year minimum of experience associated with the pressure equipment industry in the categories below:
• Engineering or design review.
• Manufacturing, including fabrication methods or processes, in either shop or field.
• Operation of boiler(s) exceeding 50,000 lbs. of steam per hour total capacity.
• Performance of repairs, alterations, or maintenance of boilers or pressure vessels.
• Quality control systems related to boiler or pressure vessel manufacturing, repair, or alteration in either shop or field.
• Inspection of boilers or pressure vessels either in-service or during construction including either shop or field.
• NDE examiner of boiler and pressure vessels meeting ASNT Level II or III (qualified by examination) or equivalent qualifications.

Specific skills, knowledge and abilities: 

• Works effectively with other people as necessary for completion of any assigned duties.
• Effectively executes the required procedures, codes or standards to meet the company and customer service needs.
• Ability to present concise engineering evaluations and recommendations both orally and written.
• Self-starter.
• Technical expertise.
• Represent ARISE products and services in a professional manner.
• Ability to efficiently plan assigned work.
• Ability to visualize and meet deadlines
• Team player

Physical Requirements: 

• Climb vertical ladders
• Crawl into confined spaces
• Withstand mild temperature variations
• Ability to walk long distances
• Ability to stand for long periods of time

Fundamental competencies form the foundation for individual and organizational success in TÜV SÜD and apply to all employees and showcase behaviors aligned to TÜV SÜD values and culture cornerstones and will be evaluated in performance assessments.:

• Communication
  • Listen to others and send clear, convincing and balanced messages as well as effectively exchange ideas, information and feelings with stakeholders.
  • Pay attention to non-verbal behavior and respond respectfully.
  • Give and take feedback constructively.
  • Possess empathy and make it the guiding principle for communication.
• Collaboration
  • Work as a team with people (internal / external) through traditional and / or virtual collaboration, to develop ideas / solutions and complete a project / task, taking into consideration diversity in views and experiences.
  • Respect other’s opinions and feedback
  • Keep communication open and never withhold information necessary to carry out tasks.
  • Place group goals above personal satisfaction and/or recognition, and reach consensus on how to achieve the goals.
  • Show appreciation and support each other.
• Customer Orientation
  • Assess and understand internal and external customer needs.
  • Act with integrity when creating value and results for customers and the organization.
  • Establish and maintain effective and trusting relationships with customers.
  • Continuously identify and explore business opportunities and innovation.
• Self- Management
  • Effective and efficient in managing one’s time, energy, emotional well- being, and workload.
  • Maintain a good professional image, work standards and expectations.
  • Ensure personal life does not impact work productivity and efficiency.

Additional information

Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability and Veteran

TÜV SÜD America, Inc. is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, marital status, genetics, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status and those laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State, and Local governing bodies or agencies. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.

For more information on applicable equal employment regulations, please refer to the following: Labor Law 2024