Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

The Boiler Operator is responsible for the operation of the boiler and boiler processes.

NIGHT SHIFT

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

• Starts boiler fire; may operate water tube boiler, coal, gas, or wood fired boilers.
• Checks reverse osmosis unit.
• Monitors feed water, boiler water, water softener, and water treatment unit.
• Adds chemicals on a daily basis.
• Monitors oil temperature in turbine bearings; measures oil in underground storage tanks.
• Performs daily greasing and oiling.
• Conducts coal inventory; keeps area around coal hopper clean.
• Assures equipment and work area is clean after each shift.
• Maintains safety as top priority in accordance with all company safety rules and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years prior experience in boiler operation and/or rendering facility.
• Boiler Operator's license if required by local regulations .

Preferred Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge of water tube boilers, principles of combustion, water composition, and steam generation.
• Basic math skills; performs various calculations including heating and fuel consumption rate.
• Good oral and written skills.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends as needed.
  

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to walk, stand, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch.
• Frequently must push, pull, move or lift up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly required reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment

Job functions will be carried out in a rendering facility which requires tolerance for wet and/or slippery floors, and high heat and/or cold temperatures.

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