BOILER PLANT EQUIPMENT MECHANIC-OPERATOR

U.S. Army Europe and Africa; Vicenza; In loco; EUR 25.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

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A leading organization is seeking a Boiler Plant Equipment Mechanic-Operator to oversee the operation and maintenance of complex heating and cooling systems. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills and the ability to manage equipment efficiently to ensure optimal performance. This position offers a competitive salary and the chance to work in a dynamic environment with an emphasis on safety and energy efficiency.

Competenze

• Ability to do the work without more than normal supervision.
• Familiarity with the use of digital control systems.
• Must obtain and maintain specific certifications.

Mansioni

• Operate and maintain high-pressure boiler plants and chillers.
• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot equipment.
• Ensure energy efficiency and record operating logs.

Conoscenze

Knowledge of boiler plant operation

Technical practices

Ability to interpret gauges

Use of measuring instruments

Dexterity and safety

Formazione

CERTIFICATO DI ABILITAZIONE PER LA CONDUZIONE DEI GENERATORI A VAPORE (Secondo Grado)

Valid Italian driver's license type 'B'

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Posted:

24.06.2025

Expiry Date:

08.08.2025

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Job Description:

BOILER PLANT EQUIPMENT MECHANIC-OPERATOR

FOR THIS POSITION APPLICATIONS CAN BE SUBMITTED IN ITALIAN OR IN ENGLISH.

Applications will be accepted from INTERNAL Local National employees who are seeking promotion or reassignment. Concurrent consideration MAY be given to EXTERNAL candidates.

NOTE: Position may be filled at the UC-06 or UC-05 grade level. If position is filled at the UC-06 grade level, incumbent may be promoted non-competitively to the UC-05 grade level upon completion of necessary training and after he/she has met the necessary qualification requirements, quality of experience and upon recommendation of the supervisor.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please email us at:
[emailprotected]
or call 0444-715026 from 1400 to 1600 (Mon-Fri).

Incumbent is assigned shift responsibility for operation and maintenance of high-pressure boiler plant(s), gas and oil-fired co-generation (large diesel electrical generator with heat recovery system) up to 5.2 MW of electrical power each, gas and oil-fired heating hot water boiler plants up to 15 MW power and chilled water system, including centrifugal electrical chillers, absorption chillers and cooling towers, and a boiler designed for operation in which steam or other vapors are generated at pressures exceeding 6.9 kilograms per 6.4 square centimeters (15 psi), or a boiler used for heating water or liquid to a pressure exceeding 72 kilograms per 6.75 square centimeters (160 psi) and at temperatures exceeding one hundred twenty-two degrees Celsius (250 degrees Fahrenheit). Monitors and tests the operation of power boiler systems in order to identify malfunctions and potential problems with equipment such as automatic controls, valves, piping, pumps, and related components, expansion vessels. Examines, adjusts, replaces, and repairs equipment, as necessary. Maintains burners, burner nozzles, and orifice assemblies. Locates defects, dismantles, reassembles, and reinstalls components. Performs preventative and scheduled maintenance on plant systems and equipment. Balances, aligns, and maintains pumps, air compressors and natural gas compressors. Repairs or replaces flame gauges, controls, relief valves, and ignition devices. Troubleshoots electrical and pneumatic controls, adjusts and performs limited diagnostic checks on electronic control devices to determine sources of malfunctions of power boilers. Performs major overhauls of the entire system. Works with complex burner management controls, examines electronic and electro-mechanical controls and support equipment for power boilers. In case of parallel connection with municipality grid or in case of complete isolation from the municipality grid, makes co-generators run in manual mode, which is performed either on site on the onboard control panels or by remote using dedicated software. Manages the micro-grid functioning through the MGC (Micro Grid Controller) in automatic mode, semi-automatic mode, and manual mode, as needed. Ensures the overall energy efficiency of the whole base, evaluating/inputting through the MGC the unit costs of fuel oil/natural gas/electricity, monitoring the weather conditions, monitoring the photo voltaic energy production and the BESS (battery energy storage system) energy production. Operates gas, oil fired boiler plants. Maintains proper steam pressure and water temperature at all times by adjusting complex controls and regulating auxiliary equipment including water softeners and feed water heaters. Verifies steam power production. Controls and reports fume emissions through the stacks on an hourly basis, in order not to exceed IFGS (Italian Final Governing Standard) and Italian Safety and Pollution Agency limits. Fires and blows down boilers. Operates and adjusts auxiliary plant equipment. Switches from automatic to manual operation in case of breakdown or malfunctioning, reports evidence of deficiencies requiring major overhaul and repair. Maintains operating logs for shift, and records information concerning operation and maintenance of plant. Through the use of manual, automatic, or microprocessor controls or control systems, monitors, adjusts, and controls all phases of boiler plant operations.

NOTE: Work requires continuous standing and walking. Moderate physical effort is used when adjusting valves. In addition, physical exertion is required in climbing and working in cramped quarters.
Tour of duty is 40 hours per week on 8-hour rotating shifts covering the 24 hours and including weekends and holidays.

Applicants must meet the qualification requirements as summarized below.

1. ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION;
2. KNOWLEDGE OF BOILER PLANT OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIR;
3. KNOWLEDGE OF EQUIPMENT AND CONTROLS SUCH AS FEED WATER AND CONDENSE
REGULATORS, PUMPS, AND COMBINATION CONTROL SYSTEMS;
4. TECHNICAL PRACTICES SUCH AS ABILITY TO INTERPRET AND RESPOND APPROPRIATELY
TO A VARIETY OF GAUGES AND METERS, AND TO MAKE NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS;
5. USE OF MEASURING INSTRUMENTS AND FAMILIARITY WITH THE USE OF COMPUTER BASED
DIRECT DIGITAL CONTROL, ELECTRONIC SENSORS AND CONTROLS NOT FOUND ON
INDIVIDUAL BOILERS;
6. ABILITY TO INTERPRET INSTRUCTIONS, SPECIFICATIONS, ETC.;
7. DEXTERITY AND SAFETY.

NOTE: At the UC-06 grade level, incumbent is required to attend the training to obtain the "CERTIFICATO DI ABILITAZIONE PER LA CONDUZIONE DEI GENERATORI A VAPORE (Secondo Grado)".

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED: In order to qualify for this position, your application must provide sufficient experience to meet the requirements of the position. You will be rated based on the experience described on your application and the documents provided.

Copies of required documents (i.e. "CERTIFICATO DI ABILITAZIONE PER LA CONDUZIONE DEI GENERATORI A VAPORE (Secondo Grado)" and driver's license) must be submitted at the time of application to the following email address:

[emailprotected]

Please specify the vacancy announcement number on the subject line of the email message.
Failure to submit the documents in a timely manner may result in a disqualification rating.

Applicants are required to possess a valid Italian driver's license type "B".

At the UC-05 grade level, incumbent is required to possess a "CERTIFICATO DI ABILITAZIONE PER LA CONDUZIONE DEI GENERATORI A VAPORE (Secondo Grado)".

Incumbent must be able to:
- Obtain and maintain the "CERTIFICATO DI ABILITAZIONE PER LA CONDUZIONE DEI GENERATORI A VAPORE (Secondo Grado)";
- Obtain and maintain the military driver's license equivalent to Italian driver's license type "B";
- Obtain and maintain the "PES-PAV" certification in accordance with "CEI 11-27" and "CEI EN 50110-1/2" issued by agencies specialized in technical training.