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Job Summary

Under direct supervision of the Chief, Division of Mechanical Equipment and Installations, and / or the Chief of Plumbing and Drainage, or the Building Official, and the Chief of Structures and Zoning, or the Director. Responsible for highly technical work in supervising the enforcement of the Building Code as it pertains to air pollution mechanical and plumbing systems and equipment. Supervises and directs the work of subordinate employees; carries out general policies established by superiors, and is responsible for the technical aspects of the work.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists the Division Chief in all phases of his / her work and acts as Chief in his / her absence.
• Responsibility to approve the design, installation maintenance, and alteration of mechanical, Plumbing and drainage systems including heating, ventilating, and cooling systems, steam and hot water heating systems, water heaters, process piping, boilers and pressure vessels, appliances utilizing gas, liquid, or solid fuel, chimneys and vents, mechanical refrigeration systems, fireplaces, barbecues, incinerators, crematories, and air pollution systems to ensure that they comply with the Rhode Island State Building Code, the Rhode Island State Mechanical Code, the Rhode Island State Plumbing Code and other related City codes and ordinances.
• Responsible for issuance of all City licenses for Operating Engineers : Stationary Engineers, Refrigeration Systems Operators, Boiler Operator, and for examining all applicants for such licenses to ensure they meet the requirements of existing City.
• Performs, or causes to be performed, inspections to ensure any installation of new equipment or repairs to existing equipment have been performed in accordance with the Rhode Island State Mechanical Code, the Rhode Island Plumbing Code, the Rhode Island State Building Code, and good engineering practices.
• Performs, or causes to be performed, investigations of existing equipment or damaged equipment to ensure no violation of the Rhode Island State Mechanical Code, the Rhode Island State Plumbing Code, the Rhode Island State Building Code exists.
• Prepares, or causes to be prepared, written reports or notices of violations outlining to owner, architect, or contractor the corrective actions to be taken to comply with the codes and ensures the corrective action is completed properly. All reports must be entered into the department’s data collection software.
• Exhibits a thorough knowledge of the practices of combustion and mechanical engineering, including but not limited to : fuel burning mechanical systems and equipment and plumbing and drainage systems and equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications