Authorized Inspector - Buffalo, NY

SUMMARY

The Authorized Inspector shall make all inspections as deemed necessary to assure that pressure component for non-nuclear service to be stamped with the ASME Code mark has been designed, fabricated, and inspected in accordance with the ASME Code.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform third party independent inspections to assure all boiler and pressure vessels meet conformity assessment standards and procedures in accordance with the manufacture’s scope of work and the applicable ASME code(s).
• Verify the manufacturing organization’s representative has signed the ASME Manufacturer’s Data Report and that it is correct before applying the date, Authorized Inspector’s signature, National Board Commission number, and endorsement. The Authorized Inspector has the authority and responsibility to refuse to sign any Manufacturer’s Data Report involving unresolved nonconformance with the ASME Code. 
• Witness and/or verify that the required Code Mark is correct, and where applicable is properly attached.
• Verify that all welding and/or brazing procedures and all welders, operators, and braziers conform to ASME Code Section IX and applicable Code of construction.  Verify all weld defects and imperfections are acceptably repaired.
• Monitor compliance of each activity of Certificate Holder’s Quality Control Manual on an ongoing basis.
• Verify all required documentation is complete and that materials comply with Code requirements.
• Verify that required NDE, impact tests, and other required tests and examinations have been performed by qualified personnel; the results meet Code requirements and are properly documented. 
• Verify that required heat treatments have been performed and are properly documented.
• Verify that all required construction controls are in place.
• Perform all required internal, external and visual inspections.  
• Participate in ASME Joint Reviews of assigned shops, including review and acceptance of ASME Certificate Holder’s Quality Manual. 
• Document daily inspection activities. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge, Skill, & Abilities 

• Knowledge of ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Codes.
• Knowledge of Quality Control Systems, programs and shop and field erection procedures.
• Knowledge and ability to evaluate and monitor shop and field erection procedures and performance.
• Knowledge of the requirements for maintenance and retention of in-transit and permanent records.

Education 

• High School/Vocational School Diploma or equivalent education and/or experience.(Technical training in inspection, Technical curriculum,   College or university courses, College or university degree
• One full year of technical experience in any of the following areas:
  1. Engineering design
  2. Manufacturing
  3. Operation of boilers exceeding 50,000 pounds
  4. Repair, alteration, or maintenance of boilers/pressure vessels
  5. Quality control systems
  6. Inspection
  7. NDE Level II examination of boilers/pressure vessels

Experience 

•  4 Years of experience of inspection services of boiler and pressure vessels.

Certifications 

• Valid National Board Commission with an ‘A’ endorsement, or qualified candidate for application

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Construction work environment.

Equipment Used 

• Lap Top Computer

Travel Required 

• Travel to client’s work site. Travel may be out of town for long periods of time.  Valid driver’s license required.

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