Boiler and Energy Plant Operator

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health • Lebanon, NH

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About The Position

Operates the boilers and related energy equipment. Provides routine and specially scheduled maintenance checks.

Requirements

• High school graduate with 2 years of experience as an Energy Plant Operator (certification desirable) or the equivalent boiler and heating/cooling experience.

Nice To Haves

• Certification desirable

Responsibilities

• Inspects boilers and Building 10 for proper operation. Documents in the log.
• Evaluates and executes emergency repairs and/or adjustments, or recommends long and short term repairs.
• Determines and implements alternatives for providing continued service.
• Reviews building and boiler systems log reports and trends for proper operations.
• Evaluates identified problems or conditions which are outside of established set points, and makes necessary adjustments.
• Monitors adjustments to assure effective corrective action.
• Utilizes automation systems full capabilities to evaluate and improve operations.
• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment per established procedures for boiler, feeds water pumps, fuels pumps and related equipment.
• Evaluates effectiveness of procedures and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Completes all necessary P.M. work order documentation.
• Performs assigned work order repairs on Power Plant equipment with consideration for impact on ongoing operations.
• Evaluates the nature of the reported problem, determines the most effective method of analysis and corrective measures, assuring problem correction and necessary follow-up.
• Completes all necessary work order documentation.
• Keeps the supervisor informed of inventory levels.
• Maintains and repairs all steam traps in Building 10. Checks and repairs any found leaking. Records in the preventive maintenance book.
• Takes daily water tests on boiler water, condensate water and steam lines.
• Compares results with established parameters, determines and makes appropriate adjustments to minimize corrosion.
• Records test results and adjustments and reports abnormal conditions.
• Communicates with supervisor to review test results, problems, and potential program changes.
• Evaluates and recommends needs for spare parts, supplies, and fuel as necessary to accomplish work orders and projects.
• Studies the Energy Plant systems and evaluates equipment and systems, and makes recommendations for improved cost effective operations.
• Adheres to requirements of all codes, standards, Hospital, and Department policies and procedures with particular attention given to safety related items.
• Reports observed unsafe situations and practices.
• Ensures proper operation of autoclave.
• Covers waste management operations during scheduled lunch breaks, holidays, vacations, and weekends.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED