Boiler Operator (Shift Engineer)

Seton Hall University; South Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 47,529 - 67,693; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Seton Hall University in South Orange seeks a Boiler Operator to operate central boilers and perform maintenance. Responsibilities include monitoring systems and ensuring adherence to safety standards. Candidates should have three years of experience with high pressure boilers and hold a Blue Seal license for steam.

The position offers full-time benefits, including insurance and retirement plans, and requires effective communication skills. Apply on SHU website for further details.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years experience with high pressure boilers.
• Must possess or obtain a “C” operator license for underground storage tanks within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Operates the central boilers during an assigned shift.
• Performs repairs and preventive maintenance on the boilers and their auxiliary equipment.
• Monitors the energy management systems and manipulates settings for corrective actions.

Skills

Knowledge of high pressure boilers

Mechanical aptitude

Ability to lift at least 50 pounds

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates the central boilers during an assigned shift, including igniting burners on either fuel source, inspecting and maintaining the chemical and feedwater systems, monitoring controls, and taking recordings.
• Responsible for meeting the steam demand for various loads and conditions.
• Reads and records in a permanent log temperatures, pressures, flow rates, chemical concentrations, plume discharge and other parameters.
• Performs repairs and preventive maintenance on the boilers and their auxiliary equipment such as pumps, aerators, expansion tank, valves, gauges.
• Monitors the energy management systems and manipulates settings to perform temporary corrective actions until the HVAC Shop can investigate the problem.
• Maintains a log to record all actions performed within the energy management system.
• Performs all work with adherence to safety procedures and ensures that completed work conforms to local building and safety codes.
• Works off ladders and scaffolding occasionally.
• Lifts at least 50 pounds of supplies, material, and equipment.
• Communicates effectively with other tradesmen, vendors and students/occupants.
• Receives trouble and emergency calls after normal work hours, investigates and attempts to resolve issues.
• Keeps supervisor informed of major problems by entering events in a permanent log book.
• Receives supplies and deliveries after normal work hours.
• Sweeps, vacuums, and cleans up office area and work floor after shift.
• Maintains tools and test equipment clean, operable, and properly stored.
• Performs other routine tasks as directed by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of high pressure boilers and possession of a Blue Seal for Steam.
• Minimum three years experience with high pressure boilers.
• Familiarity with basic energy management principles and operation.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Must possess or obtain a “C” operator license for underground storage tanks within 12 months.

Desired Qualifications

• Troubleshoot boilers and auxiliary equipment.
• NJ Journeyman electrical license.

Licenses and Certificates

• Blue Seal license for steam.
• Valid driver’s license.

Salary Range

$41.82 per hour

Exempt/Nonexempt

Nonexempt

Physical Demands

General Office Environment

Special Instructions to Applicants

Apply on SHU website.

Benefits Information

Full Time Benefits

• Bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Retirement plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer.