Boiler Attendant

Aga Khan University; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 350,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Karachi is seeking a skilled Boiler Attendant to ensure the efficient operation of steam boilers and related equipment. The ideal candidate must have a First Class Boiler Attendant certification, a Diploma in Associate Engineering, and 5-7 years of experience in boiler operations. This role includes maintaining safety standards and overseeing maintenance activities. Applications must be submitted by December 7, 2023.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 to 7 years of practical experience on steam boilers & pressure vessels.

Responsibilities

• Operate smooth, effective and efficient operation of steam boiler.
• Carry out repairs and preventive maintenance of Boilers.
• Ensure safeties of Boilers in accordance with boiler act of Pakistan.
• Maintain desired chemical residual level in treated water.
• Report on operation and maintenance requirements of power plant equipment.

Skills

Technical knowledge of safety requirements for boiler operations

Familiarity with electric controls related to boilers

Education

First Class Boiler Attendant competency certificate from Government of Pakistan

Diploma of Associate Engineering

Job description

Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing, Facilities Management

Entity

Location

Introduction

Chartered in 1983, Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, autonomous and self-governing international university with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries distributed across three continents. As an integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network, AKU provides higher education in several disciplines, carries out research pertinent to the countries in which it exists and has campuses, programmes and/or teaching hospitals in Afghanistan, Kenya, Pakistan, Tanzania, Uganda and the UK. As an international institution, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact and access; and AKU is a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change.

Responsibilities

• operate smooth, effective and efficient operation of steam boiler and assist in the operation of steam chiller hot water chiller and other associated equipment
• carryout repairs / trouble shooting and preventive maintenance of Boilers / related equipment to ensure trouble free service to users
• ensure safeties of Boilers and its associated equipment in accordance of boiler act of Pakistan
• ensure proper chemical treatment of equipment and maintain desired chemical residual level in treated water
• carry out annual maintenance of Boiler for inspection by Boiler Inspector and received certification from Boiler Inspector for next year operation
• ensure proper logging of operation activities of Heat recovery equipment on regular basis
• report to Engineers on operation and maintenance requirements of power plant equipment
• follow safety standards on performance of Boilers and take necessary steps for proper observation of safety practices, rules and regulations, elimination of potential hazards and implementation of plant safety program
• ensure proper consumption of water, electricity and chemicals in the plant to maintain minimum energy consumption and chemical treatments
• follow personal and equipment safety procedures
• ensure good housekeeping of the heat recovery plant, boiler, chillers, cooling towers and associated machineries
• carry out any other job as assigned by the Engineer.

Requirements

• First Class Boiler Attendant competency certificate from Government of Pakistan
• Diploma of Associate Engineering
• minimum 5 to 7 years of practical experience on steam boilers & pressure vessels
• should have technical knowledge of safety requirements for boiler operations
• familiar with electric controls related to boilers and accessories

Applications should be submitted latest by December 7, 2023