Boiler Plant Operator

Veterans Health Administration • Newington, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position of Boiler Plant Operator is in the Maintenance and Operations (M&O) Section of the Facilities Management Service at VA Connecticut Healthcare System and is under the direct supervision of the Utilities Systems Supervisor. This position is full time at 40 hours per week. The incumbent is responsible for the safe and efficient operation, repairs, lubrication, and adjustment of the Boiler Plant equipment. The equipment maintained and operated consists of three water tube high pressure steam boilers in the central heating plant. In addition, the Boiler Plant has hot water generators and pumps that generate and circulate hot water for domestic use; a heating system for Buildings 3, 4, 5, 6, 7; and a pumping system for pumping city water to the receiving tanks. The incumbent is responsible for the operation and maintenance of this equipment while on duty. The three oil/gas fire boilers are rated at 31,000 lbs. steam per hour and are automatically controlled by I combustion equipment, which consists of air fuel ratio controls, inlet and outlet controls. In addition to the above responsibilities, the incumbent will also be required to: Monitor and operate the air conditioning plant. Operate the Boiler Plant in a safe and economical manner to provide a continuous supply of steam to the station; and adjust combustion controls, and other controls when necessary. Maintain log sheets by gathering operating data such as feedwater temperature boiler pressure. Make regular water tests and treats boiler feedwater with chemicals as required. Perform preventive maintenance such as lubrication, adjustment, minor parts replacement, and necessary minor repairs designed to keep plant and equipment in good operating condition. Perform general maintenance such as lubrication, adjustment, minor parts replacement, and necessary minor repairs designed to keep plant and equipment in good operating condition. Perform other duties as assigned: miscellaneous painting of equipment and utility lines, general cleaning of the boilers, equipment, utility lines, general areas, etc. Monitors and place request, to the Utility Systems Supervisor, for fuel oil as needed during the heating season. Incumbent has direct contact with vendors for all materials, supplies and fuels required to maintain the Boiler Plant; and as required, will initiate requests to the Utilities Systems Supervisor. On occasion, shift coverage is such that two boiler plant operators are on the day shift. When required, one Boiler Plant operator will be detailed to the HVAC Shop or Mechanical Maintenance Shop for maintenance and repair work throughout the facility. Maintains and updates preventive maintenance procedure and inspections on a recurring basis for all equipment related to the Boiler Plant per VHA Directive 2003-050. When required on other than normal working hours of Facilities Management Service (FMS) staff, the incumbent will receive emergency calls and will dispatch them to appropriate individuals as instructed by the Chief of FMS and outlined in FMS emergency call back procedures.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation.
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• A complete application package, including Resume, Transcripts, etc., is required.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Acceptable forms of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements.
• Resumes must be legible and include information relevant to the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies of the position.
• Resumes should not exceed two pages in length.
• A 1-year probationary period is required.
• Evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to demonstrate ability to do the work.
• Detailed descriptions of knowledge, skills, and abilities on resume.
• Applicants will be rated in accordance with OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.
• Screen-out element: Dexterity and Safety.
• Screen-out element: Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair.
• Screen-out element: Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading).
• Screen-out element: Technical Practices Without more than normal supervision.
• Credit for volunteer experience is given.
• Part-time experience will be credited based on time spent in appropriate activities.
• Must clearly indicate the nature of duties, responsibilities, and hours per week for volunteer experience.

Responsibilities

• Safe and efficient operation, repairs, lubrication, and adjustment of Boiler Plant equipment.
• Operation and maintenance of three water tube high pressure steam boilers, hot water generators, pumps, and associated systems.
• Monitoring and operation of the air conditioning plant.
• Operating the Boiler Plant in a safe and economical manner to provide a continuous supply of steam.
• Adjusting combustion controls and other controls as necessary.
• Maintaining log sheets with operating data such as feedwater temperature and boiler pressure.
• Performing regular water tests and treating boiler feedwater with chemicals.
• Performing preventive maintenance, including lubrication, adjustment, minor parts replacement, and minor repairs.
• Performing general maintenance, including lubrication, adjustment, minor parts replacement, and minor repairs.
• Performing miscellaneous painting of equipment and utility lines.
• Performing general cleaning of boilers, equipment, utility lines, and general areas.
• Monitoring and requesting fuel oil as needed.
• Direct contact with vendors for materials, supplies, and fuels.
• Initiating requests to the Utility Systems Supervisor for necessary items.
• Providing shift coverage, potentially with two operators on the day shift.
• Performing maintenance and repair work in HVAC or Mechanical Maintenance Shops when required.
• Maintaining and updating preventive maintenance procedures and inspections for Boiler Plant equipment.
• Responding to emergency calls outside of normal working hours and dispatching appropriate individuals.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to make a federal career rewarding.
• Federal employees earn annual leave based on years of service.
• Potential credit for job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service for earning annual leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed