Job Description

Posted on March 1, 2023

Duties & Responsibilities

Monitoring steam boilers and safety devices
Adjusting boiler controls
Operating auxiliary equipment and performing routine maintenance
Following correct boiler operation procedures/established procedures
Monitoring steam pressure on high pressure steam boilers
Maintaining boiler plant equipment/maintain high pressure boilers
Reading pressure gauges
Ensuring boilers are operating efficiently
Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of mechanical equipment and mechanical maintenance
Adjusting gas controls on natural gas systems
Replacing worn or damaged boiler system and piping system components, such as defective valves
Checking fuel levels
Monitoring cooling towers
Repairing steam engines
Using safety equipment/following safety procedures
Using forced draft systems
Fault-finding in electrical systems, mechanical systems, and heating systems
Using equipment such as air compressors
Repairing air conditioning systems
Connecting boiler feed water
Overseeing boiler plant operations and boiler rooms
Collaborating with Stationary Engineers
Working in physically demanding environments
Troubleshoot problems and make necessary repairs
Testing water quality/analyzing water chemistry
Using recording devices
Performing regular inspections of ash arresters
Moving heavy objects
Maintaining accurate records
Spotting potential issues

Requirements and skills

Grade 12 Certificate
Degree/Diploma/Certificate or any related field in boiler operations.
2 years and Above work experience working in a gypsum plant or other industrial setting
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, and drawings
Proficiency with computers and software programs used for monitoring and controlling the plant boiler.