Boiler Safety Officer - Jobs in Terrace, BC

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The OpportunityThe Boiler Safety Officer (BSO) reports to the Operations Leader and is accountable for maintaining and enhancing public safety by educating the public and industry, and ensuring that codes, regulations and standards of safety are understood and observed. The BSO is also required to serve the clients needs in the construction, fabrication, and repair of ASME /CSA code shops by serving as the Authorized Boiler Inspector as per code requirements.Status: Regular, Full-Time, UnionLocation: Northern BC Region (Prince George, Terrace, Smithers)Pay Grade: 17Reports to: Operations Leader, Northern BCAs a Boiler Safety Officer (BSO), you will be responsible for:

• Inspection: provide inspection services, including worksite audits, incident investigations and hazard eliminations, to clients and stakeholders to ensure that safety regulations, codes and standards are correctly implemented, and reviews requests for variances and equivalencies and makes recommendations to the Safety Manager.

• Enforcement: implement enforcement policies by providing clear direction and outlining consequences to clients and by providing disciplinary recommendations to Senior Safety Officer and Safety Manager.

• Education: educate clients and stakeholders on how to meet safety requirements and provide information on new requirements and trends by creating and/or providing presentations, demonstrations or individual coaching. Assisting the code shops in the interpretation and application of codes.

• Research: support research tasks by documenting inspections, providing audits, and investigating incidences, and maintain expertise by staying up-to-date on industry changes and upgrading knowledge and skills on an ongoing basis.

• Training: assist Senior Safety Officer to develop new Safety Officers by providing on-the-job training, regular mentoring and ongoing technical support.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience you have:

• Preference for two-year diploma from a recognized Institute of Technology in a related field.
• NBIC commission or willingness to obtain within first year of employment
• NBIC “A” endorsement or willingness to start applying within first year of employment.
• Minimum of five years related experience in a power plant over 1000m2, or an equivalency.
• BC 1st Class or 2nd Class Power Engineer certificate highly preferred with a three-year time allowance to write and successfully complete the 1st Class exam.
• A Valid BC Drivers’ License (a drivers abstract will be requested) and a willingness to travel.
• Good physical ability to carry a toolbox (up to 30 lbs), climb ladders and stairways, walk on rough uneven ground, enter tight enclosed or confined spaces, and drive for long distances (A medical assessment will be requested).
• Knowledge of Boiler, Pressure Vessel, Piping, Fittings and Refrigeration codes.
• Ability to assess situations that may lead to a variance.
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to write concise reports.
• Good keyboarding and computer skills, including knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite.

About Technical Safety BCTechnical Safety BC (formerly BC Safety Authority) is an independent, self-funded organization that oversees the safe installation and operation of technical systems and equipment across the province. In addition to issuing permits, licenses and certificates, we work with industry to reduce safety risks through assessment, education and outreach, enforcement, and research. Through simplification of our initiatives we promote understanding and engagement, making safety accessible to everyone. As society changes, we create and adopt new ideas, skills, and tools that will enable us to meet the safety challenges of a highly-connected world.Were always looking for exceptional people to bring new ideas, fresh thinking and the motivation to help shape the safety system in B.C. We are strongly committed to fostering diversity within our community. Technical Safety BC welcomes those who would contribute to further diversifying our organization, as we are an equal opportunity employer.Our values guide our work.

• We See Genius in Diversity
• We Foster Confidence
• We Make the Complex Simple
• We Adapt

If you are interested in this position, please apply online by 4:00pm PT January 27, 2022. This opportunity will remain posted until filled; however, priority consideration will be given to those who apply before the deadline. To learn more about Technical Safety BC or to view a full list of our current opportunities, please visit our website at technicalsafetybc.ca/careers.Please note: Technical Safety BC has implemented a mandatory vaccine policy effective November 29, 2021. For more information, please refer to this page on our website.Quick Apply

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