Boiler Operator

Amentum•Huntsville, AL

3d•$35•Onsite

About The Position

Performs boiler operations for a year-round, 24-hour per day, 7 days per week operating environment along with operation of portable boilers on an as-required basis. Must be able to adjust a wide variety of boilers, ranging from small electric type boilers to large natural gas fired units, for maximum operational efficiency.

Requirements

Ability to adjust a wide variety of boilers, ranging from small electric type boilers to large natural gas fired units, for maximum operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

Monitor boiler feed water to ensure proper water conditions to prevent mineral deposits and corrosion in the boiler.
Perform preventive maintenance and routine operational checks of each boiler in operation every two hours while on shift.
Perform advanced operational and safety checks of each boiler in operation once per 8-hour shift, including blowing water columns, flame check, and checks of safety lockout devices.
Perform preventive maintenance actions and perform boiler fueling operations.
Employ instrumentation and trouble-shooting skills to detect and resolve boiler operational problems.
Perform fuel transfer operations.
Sample boiler water chemistry to ensure Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) levels are maintained within specified range.
Assist boiler mechanics in major maintenance operations and annual boiler inspections.
Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.