Boiler Operator II

Southshorehealth; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Southshore Health is seeking a Boiler Plant Operator to report to the Mechanical Plant Supervisor. You will operate, control, and maintain high pressure boiler and steam generating systems to provide heat and power for hospital operations.

The role includes routine tours, inspections, and documentation of plant conditions. Responsibilities include planning/performing PM tasks, keeping logs, and ensuring safe, efficient operation while following supervisor guidance for emergencies and fuel

Qualifications

• Experience operating high pressure boiler and steam systems.
• Ability to perform scheduled tours and inspections.
• Strong record-keeping and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor boiler and chiller plant equipment.
• Perform planned/preventive maintenance and document results.
• Maintain logs, readings, and reports for energy consumption and maintenance.
• Respond to alarms and emergencies per supervisor instructions.
• Ensure safety protocols and regulatory compliance are followed.

Skills

Boiler plant operation

PM maintenance

Safety compliance

Data logging

Energy reporting

Job description

Requisition Number:
R-24020

Facility:
LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road
Weymouth, MA 02190

Department Name:
SSH Engineering Services

Status:
Full time

Budgeted Hours:
40

Shift:
Varied Shifts (United States of America)

Reporting to the Mechanical Plant Supervisor, this position is responsible for all Boiler Plant duties. Incumbent has been trained and demonstrates a high level of proficiency in the safe, economical operation of all Boiler and Chiller plant equipment and auxiliaries. Fires, operates, controls, maintains and repairs high pressure boiler and steam generating systems, including auxiliary equipment to provide and control a continuous and efficient supply of steam to heat and power Hospital systems and equipment. Boilers may be fired by natural gas or fuel oil. Performs scheduled tours, inspect and documentation of Boiler room to observe operating conditions of equipment, meters and gauges to insure that operation is in accordance with specified function or instructions.

Compensation Pay Range:
$45.77 - $45.77

Essential Functions

1. Calculates materials needed and develops materials lists.

   • a. Orders appropriately and in a timely manner, calculates quantity of material needed and develops material lists for chemical treatment and other similar supplies. Selects stock, tools and supplies.
   • b. Uses and properly maintains plant tools and equipment. Operational duties are performed using proper tools and equipment, and records of the necessary data are made on proper forms and in log books.
   • c. Maintains records, schedules and documentation, prepares reports relating to energy consumption and labor and material expenditures and develops cost estimates.
   • d. Ensures safe, dependable and cost-effective operation of equipment is maintained to include Boiler and central air conditioning chiller operation. Ensures appropriate numbers and alignments of equipment are maintained.

2. Performs planned/preventative maintenance (PM) to Boiler Plant equipment and auxiliary systems.

   • a. Performs and logs daily pre-established Power Plant rounds.
   • b. Completes all assigned monthly PM work assignments, documenting same.
   • c. Maintains and evaluates logs and reports of equipment status, repairs and follows up with preventative maintenance.
   • d. Gathers equipment data for input into PM tracking systems. Ensures rounds are properly made and documented as scheduled each watch.
   • e. Performs and documents water treatment to prevent scale corrosion. Keeps current with all water treatment performed by others, offers advice on methods and performs treatment as directed by Supervisor of Power Plant. Ensures proper water chemistry specifications are maintained and that safe, efficient treatment dosages are made at all times.
   • f. Inspects and tests plant safety and signal/alarm systems. As per regulatory compliance and direction of Supervisor of Power Plant, examines and tests Boiler Plant standard Safety/Cutout devices.
   • g. Performs operational and low level planned maintenance on central air conditioning and power plant equipment and system. Takes equipment readings, makes appropriate log book entries, makes adjustments and properly puts equipment on/off line. Work is performed on schedule and documented.

3. Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the unit/Manager's notes/Examples: Performs corrective type maintenance based on Work Order Request assignments and deficiencies noted during tours. Performs and logs daily pre-established Power Plant rounds.

   • a. Completes all daily Work Order Requests assignments and rounds. Documents same.
   • b. Makes decisions on interpretation of data, trends and equipment. Takes appropriate actions.
   • c. Exercises good judgment in keeping the Supervisor of Power Plant and Manager of Facilities Maintenance informed of deviations from proper operating conditions or schedules.
   • d. All work is documented on Work Order Requests.
   • e. All Work Order requests are properly filled out to include all over-time and call-in activity, all proper Cost Centers/Department and Project Numbers, Action Taken are processed in a timely manner.
   • f. Demonstrates the ability to effectively work from verbal instructions, work orders, operating/technical manuals, building drawings and electrical diagrams. Performs corrective maintenance on Boiler Plant equipment and auxiliary systems.
   • g. Investigates, troubleshoots repairs. Demonstrates the ability to interpret data taken during rounds and to take appropriate corrective action. Always takes appropriate action during emergency operating conditions such as loss of fuel, low/high water level, fuel leak, etc.

4. Must be eligible for overtime status. Is able to work reasonable extended hours to accomplish priority repairs and to fill-in for disaster, vacation or illness coverage.

   • a. Is usually available for O.T. support during normal extended work si