Boiler Plant Operator

U.S. Coast Guard•New London, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a WG-5402-10 Boiler Plant Operator position with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, CG Academy Public Works Section in New London, Connecticut. The operator performs preventative and routine maintenance, diagnoses equipment malfunctions, conducts tests, and analyzes results on a variety of equipment. The position includes operating dual-fuel, natural-gas- and No. 2 fuel-fired boilers to supply 90 PSI steam, as well as maintaining utility systems and large air-conditioning systems.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
Must be registered with 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 have a safe driving record.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment physical.
Must meet the physical requirements of the position.
Must meet the OPM Job Qualification Handbook requirements for Trades and Labor Occupations.
Must demonstrate the screen-out element: ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. Applicants are evaluated on their ability to perform the duties, based on the relevance, scope, and quality of experience and training, rather than length of experience.
Only experience obtained by the announcement's 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 to check condensate, feed-pump, fuel-oil, chemical-feed, air, and water-in-emulsifier systems.
Frequently check water levels, water temperatures, fuel-oil temperatures, and burner operation.
Perform preventative 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.