Boiler Plant Operator Supervisor

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Boiler Plant Operator Supervisor to oversee the operation of a high-pressure Boiler Plant. This role involves monitoring steam production, ensuring safety compliance, and supervising operations in a critical healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising boiler operations with safety standards.
• Ability to monitor and control steam production and distribution.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and maintaining boiler operation and safety standards.
• Monitoring and controlling steam production and distribution.
• Ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Skills

Supervising and maintaining boiler operation

Monitoring and controlling steam production

Ensuring compliance with safety regulations

Technical Practices

Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair

Job description

This position is located within the Engineering Service at the VA Boston Healthcare System in Jamaica Plain, MA.

Duties

The Boiler Plant Operator Supervisor supports the delivery of quality health care in a cost-effective manner by maintaining the 24-hour, 7-day-a-week operation of a high-pressure Boiler Plant. This includes three 740-horsepower boilers, with a total maximum capacity of 153,180 pounds of steam per hour, and auxiliary equipment to produce and control the steam required by the medical center.

Major Duties

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervising and maintaining boiler operation and safety standards.
• Monitoring and controlling steam production and distribution.
• Ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations.

Requirements

Qualifications

Physical Effort and Work Conditions: The person in this position is subject to frequent standing, walking, kneeling, crawling, and climbing ladders and scaffolds for inspections. The work is performed inside, often in high temperatures near boilers, and involves exposure to steam leaks, oil fumes, and fuel gases. Risks include cuts, bruises, burns, and broken bones from accidents while working on equipment.

Applicants will be rated based on the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. The job element method will be used to match your skills and experience to the work requirements. Your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume.

Assessment Elements

• Lead or Supervise (Screen-out Element)
• Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
• Operation of Equipment/Machinery
• Technical Practices
• Measuring Instruments
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (Other Than Blueprints)
• Dexterity and Safety

Note: A full year of work is considered 35-40 hours per week. All experience must include start/end dates with months and years. Part-time experience will be credited proportionally. Volunteer work and unpaid experience are also considered and should be detailed in your resume.