Boiler Plant Operator / Stationary Engineer
About The Position
Ansible Government Solutions, LLC is recruiting a Boiler Plant Operator to support the Fayetteville VA Medical Center in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The position pays $85–$95.09 per hour and typically works 12-hour shifts. Assigned schedules may change at the direction of Ansible or its customers. The operator runs and monitors boiler plant equipment and systems, maintains system performance and water quality, conducts preventive maintenance and basic repairs, and follows safety, boiler-code, and environmental requirements. The role also involves accurate operational recordkeeping and reporting hazards, failures, and incidents.
Requirements
- North Carolina High-Pressure Stationary Engineer Certification, Class 1.
- Must meet requirements of VHA Directive 1810.
- OSHA 10-Hour Safety Certification.
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Certification.
- Confined Space Entry Certification.
- 3 to 5 years of direct experience operating high-pressure industrial or commercial steam boiler systems.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist and lift up to 20 lbs.
- Ability to carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance.
- Ability to push or pull with 30 lbs of force.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge or training in water treatment and boiler chemistry (strongly preferred/required by SOW).
Responsibilities
- Operate, monitor, and control high-pressure steam boilers, hot water generators, feedwater systems, pumps and compressors, fuel systems, and water treatment equipment.
- Monitor gauges, meters, BMS/SCADA systems, combustion efficiency indicators, and safety devices.
- Adjust controls to maintain proper pressure, temperature, water levels, and fuel-air ratios.
- Test and sample boiler feedwater, condensate, and cooling water.
- Adjust chemical treatment systems and blowdown operations to maintain proper water quality.
- Perform preventive maintenance on boilers, burners, pumps, valves, piping systems, and control systems.
- Identify equipment issues and operational abnormalities; complete basic repairs and escalate major issues when appropriate.
- Perform Lockout/Tagout procedures and prepare equipment for maintenance and inspections.
- Maintain accurate operational and maintenance logs, including system parameters, fuel usage, water quality results, and maintenance activities.
- Report safety hazards, equipment failures, environmental concerns, and operational incidents.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, boiler safety codes, and environmental requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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