Boiler Operator

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 annual paid holidays

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Administration seeks a Boiler Operator to maintain steam output for state facilities. Responsibilities include monitoring boilers, auxiliary equipment, water treatment, and responding to load demands and emergencies.

Ideal candidates will have boiler operation experience, knowledge of fuel oil systems, and the ability to work across facility management tasks in a government setting.

Qualifications

• One year of progressive experience in mechanical maintenance or boiler operation.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted."

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and repairing boilers and boiler room auxiliary equipment such as pumps, steam and water valves, air compressors, steam traps and blowers.
• Monitoring load demands and starting or shutting down respective boilers to maintain required steam output.
• Providing constant monitoring of operation readings/controls and keeping burner nozzles clean using Number 2 fuel oil.
• Maintaining all controls, feed water, draft, for optimum plant operation.
• Reacting to load changes, including during emergencies.
• Operating, adjusting and identifying problems with support equipment.
• Monitoring chemical feed system for water treatment and testing/adjusting chemical levels.

Skills

Boiler operation

Mechanical maintenance

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Agency

Dept of Administration Division

Job Classification Title

Boiler Operator (S)

Position Number

60014702

Grade

NC06

About Us

The NC Department of Administration is the business manager for North Carolina state government. The department oversees Government Operations such as building construction, purchasing and contracting for goods and services, maintaining facilities, managing state vehicles, acquiring and disposing of real property, and operating auxiliary services such as courier mail delivery and the sale of state and federal surplus property. Additionally, the department manages many of the state's advocacy programs that provide assistance and services to diverse segments of the state's population that have been traditionally underserved.

Description of Work

The North Carolina Department of Administration is seeking applicants for a Boiler Operator for our Facility Management division. The primary mission of Facility Management is to provide a safe and healthful work environment for employees and the public in a cost effective and energy efficient manner. This mission is accomplished by performing routine, preventive, and emergency maintenance to state facilities owned by and allocated to the Department of Administration.

The person in this position will maintain a continuous vigil while taking all steps necessary to maintain a steam output that will meet total demand. This position requires a thorough working knowledge of fuel oil and gas boilers. Duties include maintenance and repair of boilers and boiler room auxiliary equipment such as pumps, steam and water valves, air compressors, steam traps, and blowers. This position monitors load demands and starts or shuts down respective boilers to maintain the required steam output needed throughout the State Government Complex. Position provides constant monitoring of all operation readings/ controls and ensures all burner nozzles are kept clean during operations using Number 2 fuel oil. Position will ensure that all controls, feed water, draft, etc., are maintained for optimum plant operation. Individual must be able to react to changes in load demands as required, including during emergencies. The employee in this role must be able to operate, adjust, and identify problems with support equipment. This position will also monitor chemical feed system for water treatment and make necessary test and adjustments to ensure correct chemical levels.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining and repairing boilers and boiler room auxiliary equipment such as pumps, steam and water valves, air compressors, steam traps and blowers.
• Monitoring load demands and starts or shuts down respective boilers to maintain the required steam output needed throughout the State Government Complex.
• Providing constant monitoring of all operation readings/controls and ensuring that all burner nozzles are kept clean during operations using Number 2 fuel oil.
• Ensuring that all controls, feed water, draft, etc., are maintained for optimum plant operation.
• Reacting to changes in load demands as required, including during emergencies.
• Operating, adjusting and identifying problems with support equipment.
• Monitoring chemical feed system for water treatment and making necessary test and adjustments to ensure correct chemical levels.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This posting will close at 11:59pm the night before the end date.

Salary

MAX SALARY FOR THIS POSITION: $46,286

Recruitment Range: $35,596-$46,286

Note

NOTE: "See Resume" is not acceptable to show work history

Physical Requirements

• The position requires standing for long periods of time and performing manual labor.
• The position may require exposure to extreme environmental conditions.
• The position may require the use of personal protective equipment.
• The individual hired for this position must be familiar with building, life and safety codes.
• Employee is required to wear a uniform, picture ID badge, use safety equipment and follow safety regulations which are provided by the state.

Management Preference

Preferred applicant will have previous experience as a Boiler Operator.

Other Requirements

• Valid NC Driver's License. Out of State Applicants must have valid Driver's License and acquire NC Driver's License within 60 days of hire.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

One year of progressive experience in the performance of tasks associated with mechanical maintenance or boiler operation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Employment Incentives with NC State Government

We value our employees and offer a variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits including:

• 12 annual paid hol