Boiler Technician

Waste Management, Inc. (WM)•Sparks, NV

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of Facility Leadership, the Boiler Technician performs maintenance related to boiler operations, including online and offline boiler-tube cleaning, repairing boiler tubes and cleaning equipment, and other preventive, corrective, and emergency maintenance. The position works in accordance with manufacturer and company procedures and safety programs, and helps maintain the facility’s operational readiness and a safe, clean, healthy, and efficient work environment. The role performs maintenance on a variety of plant equipment and systems, documents completed work orders, and may assist Maintenance Technicians with equipment diagnosis, troubleshooting, and repair. Work takes place inside garage, shop, or gas plant conditions and outdoors, including in inclement weather, heat, and humidity. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring strict compliance with safety rules and protocols.

Requirements

High school diploma or accredited GED.
Two years of experience using forklifts, aerial lifts, and various rigging equipment.

Nice To Haves

Boiler, welding, or electrical certification or license.

Responsibilities

Follow manufacturer and company procedures and comply with applicable safety programs and standards, including Lock Out Tag Out, Confined Space, Fall Protection, and Electrical Safety.
Assist Maintenance Technicians with diagnosing, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment as needed.
Operate equipment to clean fire-tube boilers and maintain and repair boiler-tube cleaning equipment.
Perform repairs properly and promptly to maintain operational readiness.
Perform daily preventive and scheduled maintenance on plant machinery and equipment, including boilers and ancillary equipment, steam delivery systems, water softeners and other water-treatment equipment, air-handling equipment, commercial washers, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, and conveyor systems.
Maintain air-pollution-control devices, including bag houses, evaporative coolers, acid absorbers, and carbon beds.
Work on general air-pneumatic equipment and systems, including air compressors, regulators, solenoid valves, two-way and three-way valves, tubing, and pneumatic pumps.
Perform work on pumps and related components, hydraulic systems, hosing and valves, cylinders, pH control, chemical injection, and steam turbine and electrical generator systems.
Document work results through completed work orders according to schedule, priority, or other requirements.
Perform other assigned work necessary to support a safe, clean, healthy, and efficient facility and the company’s commitment to safety.
Perform other related duties as required or requested.