Boiler Plant Operator - Beltsville, MD

Steamforum; Beltsville (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Boiler Plant Operator where you will take charge of operating and maintaining essential boiler systems in a research environment. This role is crucial for ensuring efficient heating operations across the campus, requiring a blend of technical expertise and hands-on skills. You will be responsible for overseeing boiler operations, conducting inspections, and coordinating maintenance efforts. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to vital agricultural research while developing your career in a supportive and innovative organization. If you are passionate about mechanical systems and thrive in a collaborative setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Grade 1 Stationary Engineer License and a driver's license.
• Ability to operate and maintain boiler systems with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain gas and oil-fueled water tube boilers.
• Inspect and repair steam distribution systems and related equipment.
• Record operational metrics and perform preventive maintenance.

Skills

Boiler operation and maintenance

Mechanical repair skills

Preventive maintenance

Team coordination

Education

Qualified Grade 1 Stationary Engineer License

Motor vehicle driver's license

Tools

Boiler control systems

Refrigeration machines

Auxiliary equipment

Job description

Boiler Plant Operator - Beltsville, MD

Posted: Friday, November 22, 2024 By: US Department of Agriculture

Applications accepted until 11:59 pm ET on 12/4/2024. There are 4 opportunities.

Boiler Plant Operators WG-11 -- 4 Vacancies

Agricultural Research Service, Beltsville Agricultural Research Center

In these positions, you will serve as the Operator-in-Charge on rotating shifts in order to operate and maintain two 24/7 boiler plants, including assessing the operation of heating platforms throughout campus, planning for fluctuating workloads, and coordinating work for the team.

Major Duties

1. Operate, repair, maintain, and inspect, according to prescribed methods, mechanically fired, gas, and oil-fueled water tube boilers and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment.
2. Start, adjust, and shut down as load demands for centrifugal refrigeration machines.
3. Inspect boilers, auxiliary equipment, and steam lines for operation and preventive maintenance purposes.
4. Record readings of electrical and fuel meters and weather charts, as required.
5. Inspect, repair, and maintain mechanically fired, gas, and oil-fueled water tube boilers and record readings of meters.
6. Overhaul and repair steam distribution and return systems, including large steam mains, reducing stations, expansion joints, high- and low-pressure steam traps, condensate pumps, and return lines located within the heating plants.
7. Overhaul and repair boilers and boiler plant equipment including, but not limited to, burners, pumps, air compressors, fans, motors, feed water heaters, feed water regulators, regulatory valves, magnetic switches and relays, and control equipment.

Requirements for the position:

1. Motor vehicle driver's license.
2. Qualified Grade 1 Stationary Engineer License by state of MD, Department of Licensing and Regulation, Board of Examining Engineers.

For best consideration, your resume and responses should demonstrate significant detail to provide the person rating your application with a good understanding of your ability to do the job, technical knowledge, work, and training experience, etc. You must have the ability to perform the duties of a Boiler Plant Operator without more than normal supervision.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps and other organizations e.g., professional philanthropic religious spiritual community, student, social. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

For more information contact:
Sydney Teague [703-259-9455 / [e-mail]]