Boiler Plant Operator

Boiler Plant Operator

Duties include but not limited to: Steam Boiler Plant Systems - The incumbent starts, operates, adjusts, stops, maintains, and performs various operational repairs on single or multiple fuel power boilers and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment. The boilers operated at this facility are dual fuel utilizing both oil and natural gas to produce the steam required to meet changing load demands. The boilers require constant attention to maintain efficiency and control the formation of pollutants. They maintain efficient combustion levels and ensure compliance with air pollution laws or regulations. Using both manual and automatic control systems, boiler plant operators monitor, adjust, and control all phases of boiler plant operations. Electrical Systems - The BPO has experience with various Electrical systems, AC, DC, single phase and 3 phase, Machinery Control Centers, control isolation and read circuit diagrams pertaining power supply, boiler controls, pump controls, Fan controls, DDC panels, UPS supplies, electric actuated control valve systems and various instrumentation. Incumbent will independently trouble shoot and repair electrical circuits, single phase and 3 phase motors, switches, starter circuits, Variable Frequency drives, and other process controls. Have knowledge of the NFPA Electrical code and electrical lock out tag out procedures. The Operators also work on electric motor driven pumps on feed water and condensate systems along with heating hot water and chilled water systems. BPOs have a working knowledge of electric driven centrifugal chillers. Plumbing Systems - The BPOs performs plumbing related duties which include planning, layout, and routing or piping systems. The operators must be able to work from sketches and blueprints or other technical data. The operator works on the installation and repair of different types of piping which include copper, galvanized steel, black iron, PVC, Carbon Steel, Plastic tubing, Stainless tubing as well as transition couplings and valves associated with these materials. All plumbing and piping must meet trade standards, Material specifications and codes for Water, Air, High pressure steam, Boiler Condensate, Fuel oil, and Natural gas. Other duties include repairing various pumps and general plumbing maintenance. Instrumentation Systems - The BPO works to troubleshoot, repair, modify, overhaul, test, calibrate and install a variety of multi- component industrial and precision instruments and system equipment as it relates to both the Boiler Plant and Chiller Plant. The equipment and systems normally serviced are interdependent electrical, mechanical, and Hydraulic devices which control and regulate flows, pressures, and levels. The operator will work using operating principles, blueprints, diagrams, technical manuals, test equipment trade tools. The position works with various machinery including reciprocating pumps, centrifugal pumps, gear pumps and electric motors. Air Conditioning Equipment Systems - The BPO operates a centralized, multiple zone system, checking temperature sensing points in the buildings, adjust controls, start, regulate, stop air handling equipment, and reset temperature controls and steam spray valves for humidity control. Operators log gauge readings, test water in cooling towers and record results of water condition tests, perform operator maintenance, and replace minor parts. Due to the size and complexity of the facility and end users (e.g., industrial, computer and telecommunications areas, hospital operating rooms, special research laboratories that contain sensitive measuring equipment, clinical laboratories, or intensive care wards) the incumbent requires a more extensive knowledge and skillset when compared to other facilities. The facilities chilling system, which has an extremely large capacity and flexibility, entails many components and auxiliary equipment with many controls and gauges to monitor and coordinate. Work Schedule: Shift Work, schedule to be discussed with hiring manager Position Description Title/PD#: Boiler Plant Operator/PD05716A Physical Requirements : The incumbent frequently works in confined areas in and around boilers and support equipment (i.e., auxiliary and pollution control equipment). Prolonged physical effort is not routine. The work requires moderate to strenuous effort and long periods of walking, standing, stooping, climbing, bending, crouching and work on ladders (occasionally over operating equipment). Workers frequently lift and carry boiler parts and chemical supplies weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted and occasionally items weighing over 50 pounds with assistance of other workers or weight handling equipment, such as chain hoists.