Boiler Operator / Stationary Engineer

SJS Executives, LLC; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 50,971 - 56,481; Full time

Job summary

A leading service-disabled veteran-owned company seeks experienced Boiler Operators in Newport, RI to perform installation, maintenance, and repair of various heating systems. Candidates must possess a valid Real ID, driver's license, and operator's license, along with OSHA 10 certification. This position requires knowledge of combustion, mechanical systems, and the ability to pass a drug test and background check. The hourly wage ranges from $37 to $41, as part of a supportive team in a military environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess valid Real ID, state Driver's license, and operator's license.
• OSHA 10 required prior to starting.
• Must pass a drug test and thorough background check.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, maintenance, and repair of boilers and heating systems.
• Inspect and adjust control systems and safety devices.
• Service and clean boiler units and heating systems.

Skills

Knowledge of combustion principles

Working knowledge of electronics

Skill in using common hand tools

Ability to pass drug tests

Tools

Power tools

Test equipment

Job description

Overview

SJS Executives, LLC (SJS) is currently seeking reliable, safety conscious, experienced Boiler Operators (3) to work full time for SJS in Newport, RI to help support ongoing operations at a Naval Station.

SJS is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) with 150 employees coast to coast and is headquartered in Virginia Beach, Virginia. SJS specializes in professional services to support federal and military organizations.

Responsibilities

• Performs installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of equipment ranging in size and complexity from hot water tanks and domestic heating systems to power boilers, complex heating systems and auxiliary equipment.
• Observes and tests systems for malfunctions. Inspects and adjusts thermostats, switches, regulators, fuel cut-off devices, burners, stokers, fuel feed, flame safeguard controls, relays, solenoids, electronic controls, other safety devices and alarm systems.
• Replaces defective burners, pilots, valves, motors, piping, controls, fireboxes, grates, bearings, and oil seals.
• Removes and dismantles burner nozzle, strainer, and/orifice assemblies, locates defects, repairs, or replaces parts, reassembles, and installs components, tests, and makes necessary adjustments.
• Services units by cleaning filters, strainers, orifices, ignition electrodes and adjusting dampers.
• Removes soot and fly ash from tubes, chamber ducts, chimneys, and breaching.
• Receives work assignments in the form of written or oral work orders and instructions.
• Responsible for selecting the proper materials, tools, and techniques to complete the work in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with applicable standards.
• Must use all personal protective gear provided including but not limited to hearing protection, hard hats, safety glasses/eye protection, safety hard toed shoes, respiratory protection, fall protection, etc.

Qualifications

• In accordance with federal regulations, possession of a valid Real ID is a requirement for this position.
• Must possess a valid state Driver’s license.
• Must possess a valid operator's license.
• OSHA 10 will be required prior to starting.
• Must have working knowledge of the principles and standard methods of combustion, heat transfer, fuel characteristics, ratios and arrangements of heating surfaces, and the construction and operating characteristics of a wide range of boilers and domestic heating equipment.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of mechanical, electromechanical, and pneumatic principles and a working knowledge of electronics.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of manual, electric, electronic, pneumatic, and mechanical boiler, and heating system controls.
• Must have the skill and knowledge to use common hand tools; power tools, stationary equipment, and machine tools, such as saws, grinders, drill presses, and lathes; and test equipment such as pyrometer, ohmmeters, and flow meters.
• Must have the skill to install, align, adjust, balance and test system components and equipment.
• Must have the ability to apply this broad body of skill and knowledge to the full range of boilers, heating systems and equipment installed, maintained, and repaired.
• Must be able to successfully pass a drug test and a thorough background check for access onto a military installation; please note the background check for this position extends past 7 years, in conformance with federal law and US Department of Justice guidelines for work on a military installation.

Other

SJS Executives, LLC (SJS), also doing business as SJS Industrial, is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy status and/or gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service or other non-merit factors.

Compensation details: 37-41 Hourly Wage