State of Washington Classified Job Specification
PRESSURE VESSEL INSPECTOR 3
Definition
Typical Work
Performs annual audits, maintains records, and takes corrective action to assure compliance with all activities of the assigned Inspectors 2, in regard to ASME Code duties;
Provides technical supervision and training of assigned inspectors who perform internal and external inspections of nuclear and non-nuclear vessels and piping systems to ensure compliance with ASME Code, including the use of radiography, magnetic particle, ultrasonic, dye penetrant, eddy current and acoustic omission methods of nondestructive examination; also included are verification of code stamping and data reports and any other code activities required by the Inspector;
Performs annual internal and external inspections of power boilers, and biennial inspections of unfired pressure vessels to ensure compliance with state rules, regulations, and ASME Code; issues inspection certificates;
Checks boilers and pressure vessels for safety valve operation, proper welding, corrosion, erosion, pitting or cracking of heads and interiors of drums or vessels, securing of internal plates and appurtenances, splitting, cracking and blistering of tube ends, cracking, erosion and leakage of combustion space and vessel body;
Performs hydrostatic tests and checks entire boiler or pressure vessel for leakage;
Inspects replacements or installation of new boilers for proper clearances, ladders, runways, exits from boiler room, blow-off tanks, and pressure reducing valves;
Notifies chief inspector when nuclear and non-nuclear vessels and piping systems or boilers fail to meet Code or legal requirements;
Prepares report of defects; prepares reports and correspondence on completed inspections;
Supervises the inspection of and performs annual audits of authorized boiler and designated team leader for ASME triannual reviews of pressure vessel manufacturing plants for compliance with state and ASME Codes;
Performs annual evaluations of direct reports;
Performs other work as required.
Knowledge and Abilities
Ability to: supervise, train, and provide technical support for inspectors to recognize causes of malfunctioning in nuclear and non-nuclear vessels; high and low pressure systems; develop and maintain satisfactory working relationships with the public; prepare clear, concise progress and inspection reports; conduct failure investigations.
Legal Requirement(s)
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
Desirable Qualifications
Seven years of experience in the construction, maintenance, repair, or operation of high pressure boilers (high pressure is 15 pounds per square inch of steam pressure) and unfired pressure vessels as a mechanical engineer, steam engineer, boilermaker, or boiler inspector.
AND
A commission from the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors.
AND
An authorized Inspector Supervisor endorsement ("B" endorsement) from the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors.
NOTE: Positions assigned nuclear vessels and piping system inspections require an authorized Nuclear Inspector endorsement ("N" endorsement) and Nuclear Inspector Supervisor endorsement ("S" endorsement) from the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors.
Class Specification History
Revised definition and minimum qualifications: 5-14-99
New class code: (formerly 43312) effective July 1, 2007
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.