The National Board of Boiler & Pressure Vessel Inspectors (NBBI) is seeking an exceptional, self-motivated, and versatile Senior Staff Engineer/Instructor with NBIC and ASME Code experience to work on-site in Columbus, OH. This person will be responsible for instructing students in a classroom setting; developing training materials; working with our curriculum team to develop/author content for online training courses; and providing technical support in areas of expertise as necessary. This candidate will possess the ability to speak clearly and concisely in small group settings and prioritize tasks on multiple projects using excellent time-management skills. This role requires the ability to communicate effectively through written, oral, and visual forms; demonstrate proficient presentation, facilitation and questioning skills; and manage an environment that fosters learning and performance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Work with instructional team to determine technical content to be taught in assigned courses and seminars based on associated bodies of knowledge and industry needs
Provide technical review of training material as assigned, based on experience and code knowledge
Work with Assessments Coordinator to write and validate questions used on National Board homework, quizzes, and examinations
Author online training content; work with curriculum writers and designers to guide the technical aspects of the online course throughout development until completion
Provide technical assistance to National Board members and staff; coordinate with Technical Department to answer outside technical inquiries
Author technical articles for National Board publications upon request
Deliver technical presentations at National Board member sponsored programs, as requested
Other duties may be assigned
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Key Characteristics
Interacts professionally with staff, students, and outside contacts
Select and use a variety of methods to support the instructional content
Stimulate learner motivation and engagement
Provide clarification and feedback
Integrate technology into learning process
Dependable, self-starter with ability to work well under limited supervision
Detail oriented with excellent follow-through and organizational skills
Education
Degree in engineering, technology, science, or mathematics or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience
Eight (8) years of INSERVICE or ASME Construction experience in the boiler and pressure vessel inspection, design, manufacture/fabrication, quality programs, etc.
Currently holds, or has previously held, the National Board Inservice Inspector (IS) or Authorized Inspector (AI) Commission
Supervisor and/or nuclear experience a plus but not required
Knowledge Of
The National Board Inspection Code
ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Codes and other standards recognized by the National Board codes and standards development; inspection techniques; boiler and pressure vessel design, construction, operation, maintenance, and repair; all design processes; all welding and fabrication methods and principles used in Code construction.
Codes and standards applications that have been recognized by the National Board and its member jurisdictions
Engineering principles and methods
Safety principles and methods
Company
NBBI is the worldwide leader in pressure equipment safety. For 105 years, the not-for-profit, member-based National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (NBBI) has been committed to public safety through its involvement with the stakeholders in the boiler and pressure vessel industry. Membership is comprised of chief boiler and pressure vessel inspectors in the US and Canada who enforce pressure equipment laws and regulations in their jurisdictions.
Headquartered on a 16-acre campus in Columbus, Ohio, employees of the National Board support the following programs: an international classroom and online training department; a pressure equipment data report registration system; a comprehensive pressure relief department and state-of-the-art international testing laboratory located in Worthington, Ohio; industry accreditation programs; the maintenance and distribution of its flagship publication, the National Board Inspection Code; publication of the National Board's technical journal, the BULLETIN; and various other functions. To learn more about the National Board, visit www.nationalboard.org.
Why Work for the National Board
The National Board employs approximately 118 people, many of whom are technical experts within their fields. The business-casual, service-oriented work culture combined with a comprehensive benefits package, affords employees an exceptional balance of work and home life. Benefits include medical, vision, dental, short and long-term disability and life insurance; flexible paid time off (PTO); 20 Paid Holidays; opportunities for position-related training and continuing education assistance; plus, a generous 401k contribution plan. Join our team and put your skills and experience to work.