Boiler Operator

Department of Administration•Wake County, NC

5h•Onsite

About The Position

To provide a suitable environment for the state government complex in Raleigh by means of steam necessary to meet demand and maintenance and repair of steam plant boilers and equipment. The work affects the efficient operation of complete steam plant;could affect the comfort and safe heating of state buildings. The North Carolina Department of Administration is seeking applicants for a Boiler Operator for our Facility Management division. The primary mission of Facility Management is to provide a Safe and healthful work environment for employees and the public in a cost effective and energy efficient manner. This mission is accomplished by performing routine, preventative, and emergency maintenance to state facilities owned by and allocated to the Department of Administration. This position is responsible for manning an 8-hour rotational shift. The applicant will maintain a continues vigil and take all steps necessary to maintain a steam output that will meet total demand. This position requires a thorough working knowledge of fuel oil and gas boilers. The Department of Administration serves as the business manager for North Carolina State government and provides leadership to state government agencies for the effective, efficient, economical and equitable delivery of services to the public. The department also provides assistance and services to several advocacy programs that serve diverse segments of the state’s population that have traditionally been underserved. The agency’s mission directs departmental efforts to: acquire, develop and maintain properties and facilities; create and operate an efficient system to purchase and dispose of goods and services to meet the needs of government agencies; provide excellent operational services to state employees; achieve fair and equitable opportunities and representation for various segments of the population that have special needs; and to provide administrative support to independent state government agencies.

Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
One year of progressive experience in the performance of tasks associated with mechanical maintenance or boiler operation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Maintenance and repair of boilers, air compressors, steam traps, and blowers.
Monitor load demands and starts of shut down respective boilers to maintain the required steam output needed throughout the State Government Complex.
Position will ensure all controls, feed water, draft, etc., are maintained for optimum plant operation
Individuals must be able to react to change loads in demand as required, including during emergencies.
This position will also monitor chemical feed systems for water treatment and make necessary tests and adjustments to ensure correct chemical levels are being produced