Boiler Operator

New Ulm•New Ulm, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Power Plant Operator, this role is responsible for operating and maintaining all steam generating equipment. The position involves performing necessary adjustments to automatic equipment, changing over to manual operation, and maintaining proper water levels, draft settings, and firing rates in the boilers. The operator will also lubricate and maintain all moving equipment, assist in the repair and maintenance of boilers and auxiliary equipment, and perform Power Plant Operator duties when licensed and as required. This role requires providing timely situational reports, maintaining boiler water quality, performing general housekeeping, and adhering to all departmental safety standards. The operator must attend all required training, maintain current licenses and certificates, and accurately record information in power plant records.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of experience with high pressure steam production.
Second Class Grade "B" Engineer's License.
Ability to perform basic mathematical computations.
Ability to accurately record and report data.
Ability to effectively communicate information both orally and in writing.
Ability to use a personal computer and associated software.

Nice To Haves

State of Minnesota First Class Grade "B" Engineer's License preferred.
One year of power plant experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates the boilers and related equipment.
Performs necessary adjustments to automatic equipment.
Changes over to manual operation.
Maintains proper water levels, proper draft settings and firing rates in the boilers.
Lubricates and maintains all moving equipment properly.
Assists in the repair and maintenance of boilers and auxiliary equipment.
Performs Power Plant Operator duties when licensed, and as required.
Provides timely situational reports regarding equipment, repair or maintenance to proper power plant personnel.
Maintains boiler water quality as required.
Performs general housekeeping of equipment and work area.
Assists maintenance personnel as required.
Adheres to all departmental safety standards and guidelines.
Attends all required and assigned training and maintains current licenses and certificates as may be required by federal and state regulation and Public Utilities Commission (PUC).
Records information in the power plant records in compliance with applicable federal and state regulations or as may be required by PUC policy.