Boiler Operator

Boiler OperatorOnly applications with a resume attachment will be considered for employment.Boiler operators operate, repair, maintain, and adjust boilers, pumps, compressors, water lines, steam lines, valves, and all related systems and equipment. Boiler operators work in industrial environments such as factories, power plants, warehouses, and in the equipment rooms of large buildings that run on boiler systems. People in this career work all shifts, including nights and weekends, and report directly to floor supervisors or managers. Boiler operators work within boiler rooms and equipment rooms and rarely travel in the course of their day-to-day duties.Boiler Operator Duties and ResponsibilitiesAny business that has a boiler system hires boiler operators to keep the system and all related equipment functioning. No matter the employer or how extensive the boiler system may be, the basic daily duties for boiler operators are the same and include the following:Monitor and Maintain BoilersBoiler operators perform frequent inspection checks and regular maintenance on boiler systems and related valves, gauges, piping, and other equipment.Inspect FluidsBoiler operators constantly inspect water, gas, and other fluid levels inside boilers and related equipment, making adjustments to fluids as necessary to keep systems operating at peak levels.Repair Boiler MachineryBoiler operators repair piping, valves, and other boiler machinery as needed.Replace Boiler PartsBoiler operators replace defective valves, gauges, and other boiler parts as needed.Record Daily ReadingsBoiler operators record daily gas readings, feed water tests, and other test results.Adjust EquipmentBoiler operators adjust valves and boiler controls as needed to control the amount of pressure in the system and keep the boiler system functioning safely.Maintain CleanlinessBoiler operators keep all boiler rooms, related facilities, and work areas clean and organized at all times.Additional DutiesAll other duties assigned. Able to work holidays, weekends and night shift. This job is a 24/7 operation. Prolonged standing and walking and hot environment.