Boiler Room Operator

Precix•New Bedford, MA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for monitoring oil and gas-fired steam generating boilers and associated equipment such as air compressors, hydraulic pumps, feed pumps, boiler controls including safety devices. The role involves operating and performing day-to-day maintenance and repair duties on a large variety of plant equipment, not limited to the boiler room. Responsibilities include monitoring and maintaining boilers and their auxiliaries, performing maintenance on boiler systems and their components, inspecting fluids and replacing filters, recording daily readings, and adjusting equipment. The operator will notify the Chief Engineer of any operating difficulties or off-standard conditions, perform cleaning and organized tasks, and inspect and make adjustments to the Wastewater System. Other duties as required or requested may also be assigned.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED; or 1 to 3 months of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
Massachusetts Second Class Fireman’s license required.
Training or experience as a Boiler Operator for 1 to 3 years.
Must be able to read, write, and speak in English and have good interpersonal skills.
Must be able to perform shop mathematics and have a mechanical aptitude.
Requires good judgement to plan, perform and make decisions as to sequence of setups, operations and processes within the limitations of recognized or standard methods of procedure.

Responsibilities

Operate and perform day to day maintenance and repair duties on a large variety of plant equipment not limited to boiler room.
Monitor and maintain boilers and their auxiliaries.
Perform maintenance on boiler systems and their valves, gauges, piping, and other equipment.
Inspect fluids and replace filters.
Record daily reading, adjust equipment.
Notify Chief Engineer of any operating difficulties or off standard conditions.
Perform cleaning, painting or organized tasks as requested.
Inspect and make adjustments to the Wastewater System.
Perform other duties as required or requested.