Agency
Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services
Division
Agriculture Consumer Service
Job Classification Title
Liquified Gas Inspector (S)
Position Number
60012422
Grade
NC11
About Us
The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.
Description of Work
Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.
***This is a readvertisement. All previous applicants MUST reapply to be considered.***
Inspections:
Provide for the safety of the LP-Gas industry and the consuming public by performing detailed inspections of facilities using, storing, transporting, or dispensing LP-Gas. Such inspections will be accurately reported and timely follow-up inspections must be performed as assigned.
Inspection of LP-Gas cargo tank vehicles and systems and dispensing installations will be for compliance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 58 LP-Gas Code, Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, and with the specific requirements of G.S.119, G.S. 81A, 02NCAC38.0700, and NIST Handbook 44 for safety and proper calibration.
Inspections include a detailed examination of cargo vehicles and dispensing sites. Duties include, but are not limited to:
Cargo Vehicles
• Visual inspection for common DOT requirements, including: tire condition, identification of operator, etc.
• Inspecting of various DOT Hazardous Material required features, including: placards, cargo tank periodic inspections, piping systems for proper materials, necessary equipment, presence of leaks, and proper operation of safety equipment
• Inspecting various LP-Gas Code required features, including: hose condition, flexible connectors, wheel stops, and fire extinguisher
• Verifying the condition and accuracy of delivery meter system, including presence of required seals. If meter is not recording an accurate measurement, adjusting meter to acceptable tolerance level, if able, or rejecting meter.
• This involves using a calibrated, trailer-mounted 100-gallon pressurized volumetric container.
Dispensing sites:
• Checking containers for proper placement and condition, including separation distances from buildings and property lines, excessive corrosion or other damage by impact or exposure to fire, and proper protection from various damaging conditions, including corrosion and impact
• Checking piping systems to verify the use of proper materials, presence of required equipment, checking for the presence of leaks
• Verifying the configuration of safety equipment for proper operation, the site for proper access control and egress in case of emergency
• Determining the presence and accuracy of site documentation, including training records, evaluation of methods of protecting site storage containers, and procedures for operation and maintenance of the site.
• Verifying the condition and accuracy of delivery meter system, including presence of required seals. If meter is not recording an accurate measurement, adjusting meter to acceptable tolerance level, if able, or rejecting meter.
• This involves using a calibrated, trailer-mounted 25-gallon pressurized volumetric container.
• Preparing comprehensive written reports that clearly identify any violations of laws and/or codes and to inform the LP-Gas Program Administrator of special considerations for processing the inspection.
• Upon the conclusion of inspections, discussing the findings of the inspection with appropriate company personnel (propane company owner, branch manager, or service supervisor; dispensing site personnel), emphasizing those areas in need of repair or correction.
• Educating users about changes in the code that affect the installation requirements and/or operation requirements of the vehicle and its equipment or the…