Boiler Tender/Stationary Engineer Temporary

King & George, LLC • Fort Leonard Wood, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This position may be required to work any of three shifts. Operates and maintains stationary mechanical equipment such as steam boilers, and Chillers to provide utilities, heating and cooling, by performing the following duties.

Requirements

• Must have ability to meet the requirements for issuance of a computer network account (favorable National Agency Check and successfully complete computer security training)
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• Three (3) years related experience in healthcare facilities.
• Any federal or state required licenses and certifications.
• Knowledgeable in industrial HVAC systems and gas fired boilers with emphasis on troubleshooting and repairs of electronic, pneumatic, and mechanical control devices.
• Knowledgeable in direct expansion, chilled and heated water systems, including but not limited to chillers of any size, boilers up to 5 MMBTU/hr, hydronic hot/cold water distribution systems, cooling towers, and their controls and components.
• Ability to read and speak English
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• All tradespersons (i.e., stationary engineers, electricians, HVAC mechanics, etc.) that operate and/or perform maintenance on the systems and equipment in the Central Plant have received adequate training from the systems/equipment manufacturer (or from a vendor qualified by the manufacturer) and possess a current journeyman's license.
• Journeyman card for respective trade provided through a recognized apprentice program, State certification.
• Current or expired state contractor's license for the respective trade,
• Evidence of passing the International Code Council (ICC) or International Standards Organization (ISO) national journeyman or master certification exam (i.e., electrician, HVAC mechanic, plumber)
• Nationally recognized certification program
• Documented military journeyman level or higher experience in the respective trade, as identified on a DD214.
• Incumbent must have or obtain a NIULPE License or Government approved equal in a timely manner.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to work in a sitting position for 8 or more hours per day.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds on a regular basis and up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Must be able to travel to job locations by automobile and/or commercial airline.
• Must be able to successfully pass, as required, a federal, state, or local government's background investigation

Nice To Haves

• The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list, and additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time, or the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.

Responsibilities

• Reads meters and gauges or automatic recording devices at specified intervals to verify operating conditions.
• Records data such as temperature of equipment, hours of operations, fuel consumed, temperature or pressure, water levels, analysis of flue gases
• Adjusts manual controls or overrides automatic controls to bring equipment into recommended or prescribed operating ranges, switch to backup equipment or systems, or to shut down equipment.
• Visually inspected equipment at periodic intervals to detect malfunctions or need for repair, adjustment, or lubrication.
• Maintains equipment by tightening fittings, repacking bearings, replacing packing glands, gaskets, valves, recorders, and gauges, and cleaning or replacing burners or other components.
• Oils and lubricates equipment.
• Performs water titration tests and adds chemical additives, such as water softener, into treatment tank to prevent scale buildup and to clean boiler lines.
• Records operation and maintenance actions taken during shift in operator’s logbook.
• Accomplishes periodic inspections, recurring maintenance requirements and associated documentation as assigned.
• Maintains systems to conform to written guidance and applicable changes.
• Responds to emergency and urgent after-hours service calls.
• Works job assignments, research and requisitions materials, and prepares necessary documents and reports.
• Requires working scheduled and unscheduled overtime work including areas other than respective skilled trade.

Benefits

• We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
• The contractor will not discharge or, in any other manner, discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED