Boiler Operator

U.S. Coast Guard•New London, CT

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This WG-5402-10 position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, CG Academy Public Works Section in New London, Connecticut. The Boiler Operator serves as a Boiler Plant Operator, performing preventive and routine maintenance, diagnosing malfunctions, conducting tests, and analyzing results on a variety of equipment. The role requires rotating shift work and meeting the position's physical requirements. Typical work includes operating dual-fuel natural gas and No. 2 fuel-fired boilers; taking pressure and temperature readings; operating pumps, burners, and manual or automatic controls to supply steam at 90 PSI; and conducting scheduled and unscheduled rounds. The operator checks condensate, feed-pump, fuel-oil, chemical-feed, air, and water-in-emulsifier systems, and frequently checks water levels, water temperatures, fuel-oil temperatures, and burner operation. The role also includes repairing and maintaining large air-conditioning systems and installing, modifying, and repairing utility supply and disposal systems and equipment.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
Must be suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
Must provide a valid state driver's license and a safe driving record.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment physical.
Must meet the physical requirements of the position.
Must meet the screen-out element: ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.
Must meet the Office of Personnel Management Job Qualification Handbook requirements for Trades and Labor Occupations.
Only experience obtained by the announcement closing date will be considered.

Responsibilities

Operate dual-fuel natural gas and No. 2 fuel-fired boilers.
Take established pressure and temperature readings and operate pumps, burners, and manual or automatic controls to supply 90 PSI steam pressure.
Make scheduled and unscheduled rounds and check condensate systems, feed-pump systems, fuel-oil systems, chemical-feed systems, air systems, and water in emulsifier systems.
Frequently check water levels, water temperatures, fuel-oil temperatures, and burner operation.
Perform preventive and routine maintenance, diagnose malfunctions, conduct tests, and analyze results on a variety of equipment.
Repair and maintain large air-conditioning systems that perform a variety of functions.
Install, modify, and repair new and existing utility supply and disposal systems and equipment.