Boiler Operator

Job Description

To operate and adjust high-pressure gas, oil, and WHR boilers in the steam-generating plant.

To maintain maximum boiler efficiency by adjusting, reading, and interpreting gauges, indicators, and steam flow meters.

To maintain oil heaters, pumps, oil storage, and gas distribution facilities and equipment.

To operate the steam plant as the situation warrants on natural gas, or WHRB.

To observe boiler plant operations through the use of electronic or pneumatic controls, pressure gauges, and safety devices.

To supervise or perform the chemical testing and treatment of boiler feed water.

To maintain various records and reports relative to steam plant operations.

To make regular checks of plant equipment and make adjustments, repairs, and services equipment as required.

Thorough knowledge of the proper operation and maintenance of high-pressure steam generation plant equipment.

Thorough knowledge of steam plant safety standards and procedures.

To read and interpret schematic diagrams, written orders, control gauges, and manufacturer's operating instructions books, and to record boiler plant information.

To operate and regulate boiler plant equipment and to make adjustments as required for plant output.

To understand and follow complex oral or written instructions on proper plant operation

Skills Required

Word Processing and Desktop Publishing Tools (MS Office, Google Docs, etc)