Boiler Operator

Boiler Operator

Achieve safe operations of the facility while maintaining continuous (24/7) operations of the gas high pressure steam boilers, water systems and clean steam generators.

Shift: 12-Hour Pitman Shift Schedule, 6pm-6am.

Perform monthly boiler room facility inspections and make sure the boiler feed water chemistry is correct.

Read meters and gauges or automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify operating conditions.

Record data such as temperature of equipment, hours of operation, fuel consumed, temperature or pressure, water levels, analysis of flue gases, voltage load and generator balance.

Adjust manual controls or overrides automatic controls to bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges, switch to backup equipment or systems, or to shut down equipment.

Visually inspect equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustment or lubrication.

Maintain equipment by tightening fittings, repacking bearings, replacing packing glands, sight glass, gaskets, valves, recorders, and gauges, and cleaning or replacing burners or other components.

Oil and lubricate equipment.

Record operation and maintenance actions taken during shift in operator's logbook.

Perform minor preventative maintenance on plant equipment such as the water systems, steam generators, air compressors, chillers and pumps, which require medium to heavy lifting.

Monitor critical equipment for environmental alerts and alarms.

Inform equipment owner and facilities supervisor of alarms.

Decipher BMS data to identify root causes of alarms.

Assist in managing contracted work performed in Boiler Rm and Critical Utility Rm.

Minor Maintenance includes, but is not limited to:

• Change gauges (temperature, pressure, etc.) within the plant
• Remove and replace electric motors and belts
• Remove and replace filters, oils and other lubricating fluids on all plant equipment
• Remove and replace gaskets
• Remove and replace valves within the plant
• Install pipe plugs as needed
• Clean Boiler Room, and Critical Utilities Room (pick up trash, take out trash, and mop)
• Clean out level sight glasses on all boilers
• Change out control valves as needed
• Secure all types off tubing and piping as needed
• Paint equipment as needed
• Change out light bulbs and must be able to climb ladders.
• Replace fuses
• Assist Lead Boiler Operator as needed.
• Run and Maintain the Plant Water System while on-shift
• Run and Maintain the Plant Air Compressors while on-shift
• Utilize Building Management System for Alarm Reporting and Response

High school degree, State of New Jersey High Pressure Black Seal Boiler License required, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant gas boiler operation experience; or equivalent combination of advanced education and experience. Experience in an aseptic/pharmaceutical packaging environment preferred. High integrity and self-motivated individual who is a team player with physical perceptive skills.

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