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.