FM - San Francisco Operations, is currently accepting applications for a Jurisdictional Consultant in the State of California. This position is primarily responsible for conducting in-service inspections of boilers and pressure vessels in accordance with the applicable jurisdiction. Ideally located in the San Joaquin Valley between Fresno and Sacramento.

The jurisdictional consultant is responsible for their assigned service group (territory). They must be able to do week-long travel with some overnight hotel stays. You must be able to work in confined spaces or at heights with appropriate safety equipment.  You will be expected to work independently, must possess a valid driver’s license, and will need to work out of your home office. 

The consultant is expected to make intelligent decisions related to travel, work expenses, report timeliness, time management and time reporting, use of company equipment, and our company's and client's intellectual property. The consultant will make sound observations and perform inspections in accordance to the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspector Rules, ASME Code of Construction, and the applicable jurisdictional laws and rules on behalf of FM clients.  

Inspections are conducted within the requirements of the ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, the Rules of the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors, The National Board Inspection Code, jurisdictional laws and regulations, and FM programs, procedures and instructions. The consultant will be supervised by the Operations Chief Inspector -San Francisco Operations.

In addition, the consultant performs inspections of varying scope at low to high exposure locations and occupancies to eliminate or mitigate risk factors.

Experience in the Pressure Equipment Industry in one or more of the following:

• Engineering or Design Review
• Manufacturing or boiler and pressure vessel construction
• Operation of a Steam Plant 50,000 pounds per hour
• Repairs, Alteration or Maintenance of boilers or pressure vessels
• Inspection of Boilers or Pressure Vessels
• NDE Examiner of Boilers or Pressure Vessels

Microsoft Office applications experience is also required.

Depending on an individual’s experience and other factors, the inspector should have an associate degree from a 2-year technical/vocational school/ or engineering college, or, a high school diploma (GED is acceptable), with a technical working knowledge of boiler and machinery equipment obtained through work experiences.

Candidates who have already obtained a National Board In-Service Commission (IS), and/or state commissions within State of California, are preferred.

Candidates who do not currently possess a National Board In-Service (IS) Commission will be considered. A successful candidate would be expected to complete an assigned training course and successfully pass the National Board IS Commission test within six months of employment.

National Board "R" endorsement is preferred.

Knowledge of Jurisdiction Online database system is a preferred.

Bachelor of Science in Engineering with emphasis in Mechanical Engineering is a plus. Additional National Board Endorsements are a plus.

The candidate shall have a minimum of five (5) credit points based upon the combination of education and experience in the pressure equipment industry and meet the requirements listed for the desired commission.  Requirements are listed in the National Board document NB-263, RCI-1 which can be found online.

As a remote employee, the consultant most be a self-starter, self-motivated with excellent organization skills. The consultant must pay close attention to details, be able to understand and explain boiler and pressure vessel deficiencies and have a strong ability to thoroughly explain loss prevention recommendations to a client. You must have strong organizational, communication, listening and interpersonal skills. Efficient time management, problem solving, and computer skills are a must.

The consultant, while operating remotely, is expected to be a team player, aiming for successful results for the company, and for the client.