Boiler Operator

Salary: $25-$35 per hour depending on experience and location. 

Duties/Responsibilities:  

•  Monitor and maintain optimal fuel combustion in boiler systems to ensure efficient and reliable operation. 


•  Operate and control various auxiliary equipment, including deaerators, feedwater pumps ensuring optimal reliability. 


•  Monitor boiler gauges, meters, and control panels to ensure proper functionality, and adjust controls as needed to maintain desired boiler performance. 


•  Monitor and regulate fuel feed systems, ensuring an adequate and consistent fuel supply. 


• Perform routine inspections and tests on fuel systems, burners, and related equipment to identify and resolve any malfunctions or abnormalities. 


•   Maintain a clean and safe workplace.  Keep boiler room clean and organized. 


•  Assist with the maintenance and repair of boiler systems, including replacing or repairing worn or damaged parts as needed. 


• Follow established safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents, including fire hazards. 


• Keep accurate records of boiler operations, fuel consumption, and maintenance activities. 


• Perform rounds to the mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems. Keep facility and building systems up to applicable standards as assigned. 


• Perform rounds to the mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety, and control systems. Keep facility and building systems up to applicable standards as assigned. 


•  Comply with all applicable local, state, and federal codes, regulations, and company directives related to building operations and work safety. 


•  Maintain an energy management program. Ensure all systems operate in the most efficient manner. 


•  Assist with the implementation of a preventive maintenance program to ensure building equipment reliability. 


• Follow departmental policies for the safe storage, usage, and disposal of hazardous materials.  


• Review inspection to building systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbing to ensure operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves environmental conditions prescribed by client. 


• Work within broad guidelines and policies. 


• Conduct routine maintenance inspections, diagnose potential problems and report to manager. 


•  Exchange straightforward information in a clear, concise manner. Clearly explain difficult or sensitive information. 


• Collaborate with other team members, such as Boiler Operators and maintenance staff, to ensure smooth operation and maintenance of the boiler system. 


•  Ability to apply standard principles and techniques to solve routine operational problems. 


•  Strong organizational and communication skills with an inquisitive mindset. 


•  Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) 


•  Learn CMMS (EAM) for Preventive Maintenance and workorder completion and tracking 

• Enter quality detailed comments (including, but not limited to equipment data) 

• Understand search and filter features 

• Configure Dataspy as needed 

Learn basic BMS system operations – Delta and Metasys  

• Understand and master viewing graphics screens 

• Document and communicate inconsistent operational events 

Learn basic ServiceNow Service ticketing 

• Submit ServiceNow ticket 

Ability to exercise judgment based on multiple sources of information. 

Follow all safety, risk and compliance policies and procedures. 

Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions and support continuous improvement. 

Physical Requirements: 

Ability to stoop, stand, walk, climb stairs/ladders, and lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.