Boiler Operator Job Description
Boiler Operator Duties & Responsibilities
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Boiler Operator Qualifications
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Licensing or Certifications for Boiler Operator
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Education for Boiler Operator
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Skills for Boiler Operator
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Boiler Operator Examples
Boiler Operator Job Description
- Prepare a report on operational and security activities
- Develops a preventative maintenance schedule that is used to ensure adequate maintenance tasks and frequencies are established
- Procures equipment for new and existing product platforms
- Execute required chemistry tests, log, and report data at assigned customer accounts
- Monitors, controls, operate, and maintain plant equipment in accordance with established procedures and customer schedule
- Obtain, analyzes and record test sample data in appropriate logs
- Perform visual inspections of plant equipment and perform emergency maintenance as necessary
- Perform basic preventative maintenance on feed equipment by partnering with a Technical Service Representative to ensure feed and control systems are operating correctly
- Communicate with sales engineers regarding activities and results of work performed
- Participate in appropriate training sessions to enhance expertise to perform the job and to ensure customer satisfaction
- NJ Blue Seal Stationary Engineers License Preferred
- NJ Black Seal Boiler Operator License Required (Blue Seal Stationary Engineers License within 1 year on the job)
- Experience with Boilers/Chillers
- Ability to climb ladders, lift heavy objects
- 3 years of water analysis experience
- Minimum of two years currently working with or five years previous experience working in boiler maintenance and operations
Boiler Operator Job Description
- Operate and maintain high pressure boilers and auxiliary boiler plant equipment, Centrifugal chillers, towers and related pumps
- Boiler water and water tower test and treatment
- Monitoring of the facilities utility plant, air handlers, exhaust fans, manufacturing suites, labs, and office wings for temperatures, humidity and pressurization, utilizing the Building Automation System
- Ability to analyze problems / failures and respond to restore, repair and or report
- Clean water system operation
- Maintain daily logs and equipment logs
- Will be required to perform maintenance on equipment
- Will be responsible for a junior operator / mechanic
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Engineer
- Operating powerhouse equipment to meet the day to day energy demands of the Chrysler manufacturing facility including the production of steam and compressed air at the quantities and specifications required by the manufacturing facility
- Commitment to achieve a high pressure boiler license within an agreed upon timeline
- Ability to lift up to 100 pounds with appropriate equipment
- No immigration sponsorship
- Minimum of 1st class “B” engineer boiler license strongly preferred
- Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in science or technology
- Knowledge of carpentry
Boiler Operator Job Description
- Perform routine boiler inspections and data collection as required by operating schedule
- Perform routine boiler feed water treatment analysis and add treatment chemicals as needed
- Inspect and monitor fuel feed system equipment, gauge and adjust fuel mixture ratio as required to maintain efficient combustion and furnace operation
- Remove ashes from bins or from under fire box
- Inspect and monitor fuel level
- Perform routine lubrication task
- Monitor steam condensation tank- per state specified guidelines
- Monitor steam pressure going to plant
- Free jam ups in fuel bin and fuel in feed conveyors
- Check and adjust temperature on log cooking chests according to written schedule
- Ability to observe and interpret readings on gauges, meters, and charts which register various aspects of boiler operation
- Walking, standing, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, working in confined areas, potential exposure to particulates, vapors or noisy environment
- Basic knowledge of building steam and HVAC utilities and plant equipment in commercial/industrial facilities that require pressurized steam for proper operation
- Knowledge of Building Automation Systems (BAS)
- Ability to read and write, and to perform basic mathematical calculations
- Knowledge of the operation of large industrial/commercial boilers and chillers
Boiler Operator Job Description
- Must be able to climb tall ladders and stairs
- Observes pressure, temperature, and draft meters on panel to verify specified operation of automatic combustion control systems, feed water regulators and steam regulators
- 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 valves and tightening pipes and fittings
- Keeps all energy center equipment and operations equipment clean and in operating condition
- Operates and maintains all hospital equipment and tools for maximum efficiency, performance and longevity
- Checks boiler safety shut down equipment
- Keeps accurate records on all equipment functions
- Contributes weekly to PM work
- Work order documentation maintained accurately, concise and within 48 hours of work performed
- 7-10 years as a Boiler Operator
- New Jersey state Boiler Operator’s license (Blue Seal)
- HVAC experience, including large tonnage chillers and air handling equipment
- Knowledge in BAS Systems and Control logic
- Must be able to access boilers, chillers and HVAC equipment via ladders or lifts
- Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects
Boiler Operator Job Description
- Performs routine maintenance of boiler room and incinerator equipment on a scheduled basis
- Understands functions and knows how to use all controls and safety devices in the operation of the energy center equipment
- Assists evening and shift personnel as required to maintain hospital operations
- May be required to serve as backup for shift calls on floors, including tube system
- Is available on sight during shift duty for emergency response
- Tests water samples from boiler, chillers, closed loop systems, water softeners, condensate and cooling towers
- Checks fuel oil tank levels and fires boilers on fuel oil
- Uses energy management computer system to control and to monitor operation of equipment
- Inspects the equipment and the operation of the boiler room hourly and other mechanical rooms daily to verify that safety regulations and efficient operations are maintained and record all pertinent data in their respective logbooks
- Maintains water levels in boilers domestic hot and cold water tanks
- Experience with Delta V Operator control Screens, alarm systems and HMI touch screen applications
- Experience ADT Fire Alarm or similar systems
- Experience and proven ability with AC and DC drives for fan, pump, and steam applications
- Currently pursuing NIULPE 3rd Class Power Engineer License
- Able to climb stairs and ladders, in addition to enter restricted confined spaces
- Monitors system through controls and laboratory analysis