Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector

Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector

FT / PT Status Full-Time
Salary $27.50 - $32.75 Hourly Wage
Remote Work / In-Office Hybrid

Recruiter Tehra Gorski
Application Deadline 7/26/2026*

*This job posting may close at any time after the minimum advertising period of three (3) business days has passed should a sufficient applicant pool be received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

If you have experience with boilers and pressure vessels you work well with people from all walks of life and are looking for a new challenge this is your opportunity!

The State of Utah Labor Commission has a vacant Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector position open in the Boiler Elevator and Coal Mine Safety Division. This position offers full medical dental and vision insurance from day one 12 paid holidays vacation and sick leave accrual and much more!

**You will be required to come to the office your first day then will be assigned a state vehicle which is equipped with your virtual office. This position requires frequent in-state travel occasional meetings at the office and will be scheduled to work four 10-hour days per week.

Key Responsibilities

Day-to-day responsibilities of this position:

As the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector you will be responsible for jurisdictional inspection of boilers and pressure vessels for compliance. Due to the minimal supervision of the position we need a self-starter with high integrity. You will be required to pass the National Board examination within 6 months of being hired. This position also requires frequent in-state travel and the use of a state vehicle which is equipped with a virtual office. Once certified this is not an office job. Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Scheduling and conducting inspections and/or investigations.
  
• Ensuring compliance with applicable federal and/or state laws regulations and/or agency rules standards and guidelines etc.
  
• Providing consultation making recommendations giving appropriate advice and/or facilitating decisions.
  
• Analyzing summarizing and/or reviewing data; reporting findings interpreting results and/or making recommendations.
  
• Maintaining detailed inspection or investigation records preparing reports and attending to other related administrative requirements.

The Ideal Candidate

Our model candidate will have:

• Strong work management skills.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Basic computer skills; ability to access web databases to enter and search information.
  
• The willingness to travel the state for inspections.

Qualifications

Minimum or day-one qualifications:

• The successful applicant will be required to pass exams and become certified as a Utah Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector within 6 months of hire.
  
• Valid driver license required to drive a motor vehicle on a highway in this state per UCA(1)(a).

Preferred or trainable/on-the-job qualifications:

• An engineering or technical degree US Navy Engineering schooling Boiler & Machinery insurance experience and/or experience as a National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector for an authorized inspection agency.
  
• Combined education and experience in the operation inspection or repair of boilers/pressure vessels as required to take the National Board examination.

About the Role

Location
160 East 300 South
Salt Lake City Utah 84111
United States
Background Check Required You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Drug Test Required No
Schedule Code B - Competitive Career Service

Why You Should Join Our Team
In Utah we believe hard work is important but balance is essential. Finding work/life balance is a vital element to our culture. To find out more about WHY Utah click here. Other benefits may include:

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation strong work ethics and mutual support.

Learn more about the Division of Boiler Elevator and Coal Mine Safety here.

The Agency

Utahs workforce is one of its most valuable resources. The Labor Commission is responsible for ensuring safety and fairness in the workplace and fairness in addition to Administration there are five divisions within the Labor Commission:

• Adjudication
  
• Antidiscrimination and Labor (UALD)
  
• Boiler Elevator and Coal Mine Safety
  
• Industrial Accidents
  
• Utah Occupational Safety and Health (UOSH)
  

Qualifications

(Includes knowledge skills and abilities required upon entry into position and trainable after entry into position)

• The ability to deal with people in a manner which shows sensitivity tact and professionalism.
  
• The ability to operate applicable safety equipment.
  
• The ability to follow written and/or oral instructions.
  
• Knowledge of agency professional and/or industry standards and practices.
  
• Knowledge of applicable laws rules regulations and/or policies and procedures.
  
• The ability to speak clearly concisely and effectively; listen to and understand information and ideas as presented verbally; English fluency.
  
• The ability to plan organize and prioritize time and workload in order to accomplish tasks and meet deadlines.
  
• The ability to read interpret and apply laws rules regulations policies and/or procedures.
  
• The ability to communicate information and ideas clearly and concisely in writing; read and understand information presented in writing.
  
• Knowledge of testing and/or examination methodologies.
  
• The ability to speak before a group of people.

Supplemental Information

• Job Classification: Elevator/Boiler Inspector #82852.
  
• DHRM rules apply for promotions/transfers.
  
• Please note a positions eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason.
  
• Effective July 1 2021 in-state work rules require all work to be performed while physically within the states borders.
  
• We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
  
• Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment e.g. working around operating machines working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals etc. Inspection sites may include construction sites prisons hospitals refineries etc.
  
• Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend crouch stoop stretch reach lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time. Must be able to enter confined spaces as defined in OSHA standards. May be required to perform inspections in a variety of uncomfortable locations due to placement within the facility.

EEO Statement
The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories consistent with legal requirements. For accommodations please contact .

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