Boiler Operator - St. Peter's Hospital - Full Time - Mixed Shift

St. Peter's Health Partners; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Peter's Health Partners in Albany, NY is seeking a Boiler Operator to manage the Boiler House shift and maintain continuous steam for heat, water, and sterilization. You will start/stop boilers, monitor firing rate, water level, and fuel supply, and follow safety procedures.

This full-time, rotating-shift role offers a pay range of $19.20–$26.63 per hour, based on experience and education. High school diploma and driver’s license required; 3 years high-pressure boiler experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 3 years high pressure steam boiler operation and repair preferred.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Starts and stops boilers and adjusts controls to maintain required steam supply.
• Monitors boiler firing rate, flame conditions, water level, flue temperature and fuel supply.
• Follows Boiler House Procedure Manual in checking safety devices and relays on each boiler.
• Checks feed water pumps and supply system each shift
• Checks Natural Gas system regulators, automatic valves and vents for leaks and proper operation each shift
• Checks air compressor, dryer, filters and blow downs each shift
• Checks flue gas system for proper operation including automatic dampers, damper controllers, and heat recovery equipment for leaks and general condition

Skills

Boiler operation

Equipment maintenance

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Rotating Shift

A boiler Operator is in charge of shift operation of the Boiler House to maintain continuous steam supply to the Hospital for heat, hot water, sterilization and related uses. Boiler House procedures and related boiler codes provided in the Boiler House Procedure Manual must be adhered to at all times.

Position Highlights:

• Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge.
• Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development
• Work/Life: Positions and shifts to accommodate all schedules.

Responsibilities:

• Starts and stops boilers and adjusts controls to maintain required steam supply.
• Monitors boiler firing rate, flame conditions, water level, flue temperature and fuel supply.
• Follows Boiler House Procedure Manual in checking safety devices and relays on each boiler.
• Checks feed water pumps and supply system each shift
• Checks Natural Gas system regulators, automatic valves and vents for leaks and proper operation each shift
• Checks air compressor, dryer, filters and blow downs each shift
• - Checks flue gas system for proper operation including automatic dampers, damper controllers, and heat recovery equipment for leaks and general condition

What you will need:

• 3 years high pressure steam boiler operation and repair preferred with emphasis on high pressure pumps and electro-pneumatic controls.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License

Pay Range: $19.20 - 26.63

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location."

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.