Boiler Operator

at  North Carolina Dept of Health and Human Services

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Boiler Operator position will work in the Steam Plant Work. Work involves the operation of steam boilers for heating purposes. Employee serves as shift operator in steam plants of medium size and/or complexity or as assistant operators in the largest and/or more complex steam plants. The Steam Plant operates 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. Job responsibilities include the following:

• Monitor/operate equipment in the Steam Plant to include various boilers.
• Starting and shutting down boilers.
• Monitoring various operational readings and making necessary adjustments to maintain efficiency.
• Performing water tests and adding chemicals to water as necessary, performing routine boiler maintenance.
• Assisting in the more complex maintenance jobs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift 90 pounds safely. Ability to work on a ladder and pass the required physical to wear a negative pressure respirator.
• Physically able to work in hot/cold environments and confined spaces.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience”. If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
One year of progressive experience in the performance of tasks associated with mechanical maintenance or boiler operation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

TO RECEIVE CREDIT FOR ALL OF YOUR WORK HISTORY AND CREDENTIALS, YOU MUST LIST THE INFORMATION ON THE APPLICATION FORM. ANY INFORMATION LISTED UNDER THE TEXT RESUME SECTION OR ON AN ATTACHMENT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR QUALIFYING CREDIT. QUALIFIED CANDIDATES MUST DOCUMENT ON THE APPLICATION THAT THEY CLEARLY POSSESS ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:

• General knowledge of hand and power tools and their use.
• Mechanical, electrical, HVAC, boiler, and/or plumbing experience in a commercial/industrial setting.
• Ability to understand and operate computers and maintenance/controls software.
• Working knowledge of the principles and techniques involved in mechanical maintenance.
• Skill in the use of tools and equipment used in mechanical maintenance.
• Ability to accurately record indicator readings.
• Ability to perform work independently.
• Physical strength sufficient to perform heavy physical tasks on a periodic basis.
• Ability to perform elementary arithmetic calculations.

The Boiler Operator position will work in the Steam Plant Work. Work involves the operation of steam boilers for heating purposes. Employee serves as shift operator in steam plants of medium size and/or complexity or as assistant operators in the largest and/or more complex steam plants. The Steam Plant operates 24 hours a day, 365 days per year. Job responsibilities include the following:

• Monitor/operate equipment in the Steam Plant to include various boilers.
• Starting and shutting down boilers.
• Monitoring various operational readings and making necessary adjustments to maintain efficiency.
• Performing water tests and adding chemicals to water as necessary, performing routine boiler maintenance.
• Assisting in the more complex maintenance jobs