Position Description
Primary purpose:
The Boiler Operator works at the direction of the Chief Engineer to support continuous boiler operations through equipment monitoring and boiler water analysis. A thorough understanding of basic chemistry, intermediate mathematics, industrial mechanics and safe work practices are required to be a successful Boiler Operator.
This position requires periodic inspections of the boilers and monitoring of operations and analysis of water samples for the boilers and r to ensure safe and efficient operations.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
•Knowledge of boiler operations
•Observes pressure, temperature, and draft meters on panel to verify specified operation of automatic combustion control systems, feed water regulators and burners
•Turns valves and adjusts controls to set specified fuel feed, draft openings, water level, and steam pressure of boiler.
•Observes boiler and auxiliary units to detect malfunctions and makes repairs, such as changing burners and tightening pipes and fittings
•Understand and comply with plant safety rules and requirements that include proper Machine Guarding Safety, Lock Out/Tag Out Procedures, Hazard Communication, Fork-Lift Safety, Personal Protection Equipment, Confined Space Entry, etc.
• Perform periodic inspections and record data as assigned per shift
• Collect samples for analysis as assigned per shift
• Make necessary adjustments to equipment to ensure proper operating procedures
• Keep accurate and legible log of daily activities every two hours
• Carry out additional job assignments during boiler operation shutdowns as directed by the Chief Engineer
• May be required to troubleshoot equipment and make repairs to PVC piping, pumps, boilers, air compressors, etc.
• Required to perform preventative maintenance on, air compressors, boilers, pumps, blowers, etc.
• Must be proficient in troubleshooting the steam system, preventative maintenance of equipment and repairs to PVC piping, pumps, boilers, air compressors, etc.
•Must remain on facility until properly relieved
•Must maintain good housekeeping practices in and about the boiler plant
Position Requirements
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.