Senior Staff Engineer / Instructor

SUMMARY

The National Board of Boiler and 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 the instructional team to determine technical content to be taught in assigned courses and seminars based on associated bodies of knowledge and industry needs
• Develop instructional materials (slides, supporting documents, etc.) needed to teach assigned course sessions
• 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 the 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 the 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

• National Board Inspection Code (NBIC)
• 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

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Please submit your resume to J.D. Miracle at jmiracle@nbbi.org. Please specify the position for which you are applying.

 

Software Engineer 2

SUMMARY

The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors (NBBI) is seeking an exceptional, self-motivated, and versatile Software Engineer 2. This is a remote position. This person will be responsible for developing a new inspection workflow support system for its membership and industry participants. This person will design and develop a complex workflow support system for external customers. This position’s role is responsible for writing code as well as coordinating with Director of Development to provide expertise and guidance in methodologies, disciplines, and processes related to the development and maintenance of this enterprise system.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Works as part of an Agile Development team; drives feature implementation from planning to release
• Maintains and modifies programs; makes approved changes by amending program specifications; develops detailed programming logic and coding changes
• Evaluates complex interrelationships between programs such as whether a contemplated change in one part of a program would cause unwanted results in a related part
• Confers with product management team and fellow development team members to gain understanding of needed changes or modifications of existing programs
• Resolves questions of program intent, data input, output requirements, and inclusion of internal checks and controls
• Writes and maintains programming documentation
• Understands and implements role-specific information security access and responsibilities
• Ensures safety and confidentiality of data and systems by adhering to the organization’s information security policies
• Reads, understands, and agrees to security policies and completes all annual security and compliance training

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No supervisory responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience

EXPERIENCE

• Four (4)+ years of full-stack development experience using JavaScript frameworks such as NodeJs, Express, VueJs, or other similar JavaScript tools
• Four (4)+ years working with RDBMS database technologies such as Mongo or Microsoft SQL
• Hands-on software development experience with a major subset of web technologies such as, REST API multi-tiered solutions, HTML 5 / CSS, and interacting with various web servers
• Experience with software development concepts, such as object-oriented programming, testing, and debugging software
• Understanding of systems security, data protection, and data privacy
• Strong desire to keep up with emerging technologies
• Experience of working with various size teams using Agile Methodologies
• Willingness to learn and expand programming skills through self-learning and assistance from peers
• Background with inspection systems or experience in Insurtech a plus
• Adaptable to find creative solutions for the NBBI mission to enable safety

KNOWLEDGE OF

• Data management technologies (MDM, Business Intelligence, Data Warehousing, Data Science)
• Systems security, data protection, and data privacy
• Integration technologies including ESB, iPaaS, API Management and Service Governance experience
• Inspection systems or experience in Insurtech

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Develop, deliver, and maintain high quality solutions with strong attention to details
• Code, test, and troubleshoot complex programs utilizing the appropriate databases and programming technology
• Assess problems and implement solutions with PC and network current hardware and software 
• Communicate effectively with end-users, management and department staff 
• Adapt to new software and changing technology in order to support the information needs of the organization 
• Keep up with emerging technologies such as AI & ML, RPA, Blockchain, Identity management 
• Use highly intelligent, conceptual, excellent judgment, and capable of analyzing business and management problems 
• Possess the ability to arrive at sound and effective business solution decisions 
• Be adaptable to finding creative solutions for the organization’s mission to enable safety 

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Please submit your resume to Matt Macesich at mmacesich@nbbi.org. Please specify the position for which you are applying.