Boiler Operator

The Citadel; Charleston, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive Health Plans

Great Retirement Options

Tuition Waiver Program

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Discounts

Isle of Palms Beach Club

Swain Family Boat Center

Community Service Opportunities

Job summary

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, invites applications for a Boiler Operator in the Facilities and Engineering Department, based in Charleston. The role involves operating the Central Boiler Plant, maintaining related records, and supporting 24/7 operations on rotating shifts.

The position requires a high school diploma and four years of boiler trades experience. Applicants must be able to lift heavy objects and work at elevated heights, ensuring safe and reliable campus

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• 4 years of boiler trades experience required.
• Ability to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly and work at heights up to 100 feet.

Responsibilities

• Operate Central Boiler Plant and supervise its proper operation.
• Maintain operation and maintenance records for boilers, steam systems, and related equipment.
• Support on nights, weekends, holidays, and emergencies on rotating shifts.
• Assist in maintaining maintenance records, water chemistry, and chemical inventory records.
• Ensure proper electrical distribution of emergency power to campus.
• Comply with DHEC requirements and maintain data for reports and inspections.

Skills

Boiler operation

Shift work

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Responsibilities:

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina, invites applications for the Boiler Operator in the Facilities and Engineering Department. The candidates duties will include, but not limited to: Responsible for proper operation of the Central Boiler Plant; maintains operational and maintenance records of the Boiler Plants, Main Boilers, Auxiliary Boilers, and Main and Auxiliary Steam distribution systems and associated equipment; must be able to work and support work on rotating shifts including, nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies supervising the Central Boiler Plant in proper operation, maintenance and repair of associated steam producing equipment. The candidate will also be responsible for the following:

• Assists in maintaining maintenance records, equipment certification records, water chemistry and chemical inventory records
• Assists in maintaining all DEHC records, including fuel records for the Boilers and Emergency Diesel Generator
• Responsible for operation, maintenance, repair and testing of the Emergency Diesel and auxiliary equipment including fuel oil pump, fuel oil coolers and cooling systems.
• Responsible for proper electrical distribution of emergency power to the campus.
• Responsible for complying with all DHEC requirements and maintaining all operational data for DHEC reports and inspections.

Minimum Qualifications:

A high school diploma and four(4) years’ experience in the related boiler trades area. Work conditions subject to 24 hour emergency callout on evenings, weekends, and holidays, including extreme weather and climatic conditions of humidity, heat and cold. Must be capable of: repetitively lifting objects weighing 50 pounds to waist height and transporting a distance of 10 feet; working off roofs, scaffolds, ladders and platforms at high elevations up to 100 feet off of the ground.

Benefits of Working at The Citadel

• Extensive Health Plans
• Great Retirement Options
• Tuition Waiver Program
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Discounts
• Isle of Palms Beach Club
• Swain Family Boat Center
• Community Service Opportunities
• Read more about our benefits, on our HR website

About The Citadel College

The Citadel, also known as the Military College of South Carolina, is a public senior military college located in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1842, The Citadel has a rich history and educational reputation. With our current location on the banks of the Ashley River in downtown Charleston, you are close to great restaurants, shopping and much more. Ranked #1 Public College in the South (U.S. News & World Report, 2022) for schools with up to a master’s degree, the opportunities are endless.

There are about 2,300 undergraduate students who make up the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. Out of the Corps of Cadets, 1 out of 3 graduates earn a military commission. Students can choose from 31 Majors, 57 Minors, pre-health professions, and pre-law (a concentration in political science). The 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio guarantees students a quality education. Another 1,000 students attend the Graduate College, evening and online programs.