Boiler Operator

NRG Serv; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

NRG Serv in Cambridge, MA is seeking a skilled Boiler Operator to monitor and adjust boiler systems, control fuel delivery, and perform preventive maintenance. You will work with maintenance staff to ensure reliability and safety in a high-demand plant environment.

The role requires strong reading of gauges, adherence to safety protocols, and collaboration across teams. Experience with CMMS tools and MS Office is expected; on-site work in a dynamic facility is involved.

Qualifications

• Experience operating boiler systems and maintaining fuel and water systems.
• Proficient in MS Office and basic CMMS/ServiceNow usage.
• Ability to read gauges and control panels and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain optimal boiler combustion.
• Operate auxiliary equipment and fuel feed systems.
• Perform routine inspections and tests on fuel systems and burners.
• Maintain clean, safe workplace and document operations.
• Follow safety, risk, and compliance policies.
• Collaborate with boiler operators and maintenance staff.

Skills

Boiler operation

Preventive maintenance

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Tools

CMMS (EAM)

ServiceNow

Delta

Metasys

MS Office

Job description

Salary: $25-$35 per hour depending on experience and location.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Monitorand maintainoptimalfuel combustion in boiler systems to ensure efficientand reliableoperation.
• Operateand control variousauxiliaryequipment, includingdeaerators, feedwater pumps ensuringoptimalreliability.
• Monitorboiler gauges, meters, and control panels to ensure proper functionality, andadjustcontrols as needed tomaintaindesired boiler performance.
• Monitorand regulate fuel feed systems, ensuring an adequate and consistent fuel supply.
• Perform routine inspections and tests on fuel systems, burners, and relatedequipment toidentifyand resolve any malfunctions or abnormalities.
• Maintaina clean and safe workplace.Keepboilerroomclean and organized.
• Assistwith the maintenance and repair of boiler systems, including replacingor repairingworn or damaged parts as needed.
• Follow established safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents, includingfire hazards.
• Keepaccuraterecords of boiler operations, fuel consumption, and maintenance activities.
• Perform rounds to the mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety,and controlsystems. Keep facility and building systems up to applicable standards as assigned.
• Perform rounds to the mechanical, plumbing, structural, furniture, fire, life safety,and controlsystems. Keep facility and building systems up to applicable standards as assigned.
• Comply withall applicablelocal, state, and federalcodes, regulations, andcompany directivesrelated to building operations and work safety.
• Maintainan energy management program. Ensure all systemsoperatein the mostefficient manner.
• Assistwith the implementation of a preventive maintenance program to ensurebuildingequipment reliability.
• Follow departmental policies for the safe storage, usage, and disposal ofhazardous materials.
• Review inspectiontobuilding systems including fire alarms, HVAC, and plumbingtoensureoperation of equipment is within design capabilities andachievesenvironmental conditionsprescribed by client.
• Work within broad guidelines and policies.
• Conduct routine maintenance inspections, diagnose potential problems and report tomanager.
• Exchangestraightforward informationin a clear, concise manner.Clearly explaindifficult or sensitive information.
• Collaborate with other team members, such as Boiler Operators and maintenancestaff, toensure smooth operation and maintenance of the boiler system.
• Ability to apply standard principles and techniques to solve routine operational problems.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with an inquisitive mindset.
• Knowledge of Microsoft OfficeSuite(Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Learn CMMS (EAM) for Preventive Maintenance andworkordercompletion and tracking
• Enterqualitydetailedcomments(including, but not limited to equipment data)
• Understand search and filter features
• ConfigureDataspyas needed

Learn basic BMS system operations - Delta and Metasys

• Understand and master viewing graphics screens
• Document and communicateinconsistent operational events

Learn basic ServiceNow Service ticketing

• Submit ServiceNow ticket

Ability to exercise judgment based on multiple sources of information.

Follow all safety, risk and compliance policies and procedures.

Willingness to take a new perspective on existing solutions and support continuous improvement.

Physical Requirements:

Ability tostoop, stand, walk, climb stairs/ladders, and lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Stationary License

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