Boiler Operator

McLaren Health Care Corporation; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

McLaren Health Care Corporation seeks a skilled Boiler Operator to safely run the plant utilities, operate gas-fired boilers, and maintain essential support systems. You will ensure efficient boiler performance, monitor gauges, and perform regular maintenance while following strict safety and regulatory standards.

The role requires a high school diploma, boiler operator license, and at least four years of related experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Training beyond high school in related programs preferred.
• Four years of related experience preferred.
• High pressure boiler operator license required.
• Valid state driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Operates boilers, main chilled water plant and auxiliary equipment in compliance with state law.
• Performs firing operations and builds steam pressure as required by departments.
• Lubricates boiler, compressors, pumps and other parts to maintain smooth operation.
• Inspects boiler operation and regulates steam using levers and valves.
• Reports any faulty operation to supervisor when outside standard methods.
• Tests boiler water, fans and water treatment chemicals; maintains tower water in cooling season.
• Maintains and operates computerized energy management system.
• Adheres to boiler operation regulations to pass inspections.
• Completes work orders and documents materials used.
• Performs general maintenance and repair tasks as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Training beyond high school in related programs

Four years of related experience

High pressure boiler operator license

Valid state driver's license

Job description

The McLaren system includes 12 hospitals across the state, ambulatory surgery centers, imaging centers, a 730-member employed primary and specialty care physician network, commercial and Medicaid HMOs covering more than 242,000 Michigan lives, home health, infusion and hospice providers, pharmacy services, a clinical laboratory network, and a wholly owned medical malpractice insurance company. McLaren operates Michigan’s largest network of cancer centers and providers, anchored by the Karmanos Cancer Institute, a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center. McLaren has 20,000 full-, part-time and contracted employees and more than 93,000 network providers throughout Michigan.

Under general supervision, responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the physical plant for the distribution of necessary utilities. Engages and maintains one or more gas fired boilers, steam generators and associated auxiliary equipment. Maintains essential support systems throughout the building at all times with the assistance of a computer-integrated system. May also perform general maintenance and repair tasks.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Operates boilers, main chilled water plant and other auxiliary equipment in compliance with state law. Inspects gauges and meters for safety and informational purposes. Cleans and performs minor repairs to equipment.

2. Performs firing operation of the boilers and other assigned duties. Builds up steam pressure depending upon the demands placed on the equipment by the various departments.

• a. Regulates steam production by adjusting controls. Reads and interprets gauges and panels to determine efficiency of boilers.
• b. Reads meters such as fuel, steam, etc., and regulates water use and fans by hand levers and controls.

3. Lubricates boiler, compressors, pump and other parts on a regular basis to maintain smooth operation.

• a. Cleans inside of boiler walls by scraping off scales.
• b. Replaces minor parts (worn or broken), such as valves, meters, levers, etc., with 100% accuracy.

4. Inspects boiler in operation to determine smoothness of operation. Regulates by levers and valves any unusual conditions and the amount of steam required.

5. Reports faulty operation to supervisor if damage or problem is not within limits of own standard methods or knowledge.

6. Tests boiler water, fans and reheats water, and adds chemicals to maintain a proper control. During cooling season, tests and adds chemicals to tower and chilled water, with 100% accuracy.

7. Maintains and operates a computerized energy management system.

8. Adheres to current rules and regulations related to boiler operations so that systems pass inspection the first time.

9. Completes work orders, record material utilized on jobs and other required documentation.

10. May also perform general maintenance and repair tasks as required.

11. Performs other related duties as required and directed.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Training beyond high school in related programs.
• Four years of related experience.
• High pressure boiler operator license.
• Valid state driver's license.

• Driving record must be within the approved insurance company’s regulations.

Preferred:

• Previous experience in health care industry.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Requisition ID: 26012048
• Daily Work Times: 7:00AM - 3:30PM
• On Call: No

McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classification protected by law.

McLaren Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identification, age, sex, marital status,national origin, disability, genetic information, height or weight, protected veteran or other classificationprotected by law.